Senior UI/UX Developer

Summary:

The NC Department of Health and Human Services (NC DHHS) / Child Support Services is seeking a Senior UI/UX Developer for the Child Support System Enhancement Effort.

Job Description:

Senior UI/UX Developer

Experience Level: Senior

About the Role

The Child Support System Enhancement Effort aims to transform existing functionality from a legacy mainframe system into an enhanced, web-based platform. This transformation is a continuation of the current enhancement effort and will improve user experience by integrating with the existing web-based application in an Agile development environment.

Join our Child Support team to transform a legacy mainframe system into a modern, web-based platform that improves usability, accessibility, and scalability. We’re seeking a Senior UI/UX Developer who is passionate about human-centered design and AI-driven innovation.

You will own the UI/UX design process—from wireframes and prototypes to production-ready interfaces—while ensuring compliance with WCAG accessibility standards. This role combines front-end excellence, Java-based backend integration, and AI-powered development practices in an Agile environment.

Key Responsibilities

·         Design and implement modern, responsive UI using HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, Bootstrap, and frameworks like React, Angular, or Vue or similar.

·         Replace legacy JSP screens with user-friendly, accessible interfaces.

·         Create wireframes, prototypes, and design systems that enhance usability.

·         Leverage AI tools for UI/UX optimization, automated design recommendations, and intelligent development workflows.

·         Ensure seamless integration with RESTful APIs (collaborating with backend teams)

·         Optimize UI for performance, accessibility, and cross-browser compatibility.

·         Participate in Agile ceremonies and collaborate with backend developers and UAT teams.

Required Skills & Qualifications

·         5+ years of experience in UI/UX-focused full-stack development.

·         Hands on experience using modern JavaScript frameworks like React, Angular, or Vue or similar.

·         Proven experience in human-centered design, WCAG compliance, and responsive layouts.

·         Ability to create wireframes, prototypes, and translate them into functional UIs.

·         Experience with RESTful APIs, and cross-browser optimization.

·         Familiarity with AI-driven UI/UX tools like Figma AI, Uizard, Canva AI, ChatGPT, CoPilot or similar AI tools.

·         Knowledge of DevOps practices (Git, CI/CD pipelines) and Agile methodologies.