Senior UX​/UI Engineer

Overview

Senior UX/UI Engineer role at Apex Systems. Seeking a Senior UX/UI Engineer to enhance and modernize the user experience across agency portals, internal legal workflows, and CJIS applications. This role supports both current frontend implementations using Angular 13+ and HTML5/CSS3, and long-term design system modernization that prioritizes accessibility, security, and user efficiency. The ideal candidate will work closely with developers, analysts, and end-users to design interfaces that integrate seamlessly with the Java/Spring Boot back-end and Web Sphere-based legacy systems.

• Design and iterate on responsive, accessible user interfaces that work across Angular 13+, Spring MVC views, and other Java-based web applications.
• Conduct UX research and collaborate with analysts to translate requirements into interactive prototypes.
• Ensure UI consistency across legacy and modern systems, gradually implementing component libraries and design standards.
• Incorporate ADA/WCAG 2.1 accessibility guidelines and secure design patterns into all front-end work.
• Provide visual and structural guidance to developers implementing Angular or JavaScript-based front-ends.
• Create and maintain UX documentation, wireframes, mockups, and style guides.

• 5+ years designing interfaces for enterprise-grade applications, including Java/Spring-based platforms.
• Proficiency with Angular 13+, Type Script, HTML5, CSS3, and responsive UI design.
• Strong grasp of usability principles, form validation UX, and data-heavy workflows.
• Experience designing for accessibility, including compliance with Section 508/WCAG standards.
• Familiarity with secure design patterns and role-based UI controls.

• Experience working with backend teams using Spring Boot, REST APIs, Web Sphere, and Oracle.
• Familiarity with design systems (e.g., Material, Carbon, or internal design tokens).
• Exposure to secure workflow and records management interfaces (e.g., FOIA, CJIS portals).
• Experience with Figma, Adobe XD, or similar prototyping tools.

• Empathetic design mindset with strong stakeholder communication.
• Collaborative team player with ability to bridge design and development.
• Ability to balance modern UX practices with regulatory compliance and operational constraints.

Apex Systems is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in awards and industry recognitions. Apex also provides a range of benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans; an ESPP; a 401K plan with company match;

a Health Savings Account option; an Employee Assistance Program; discounts; and professional development opportunities.

Apex Systems is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or other protected characteristics. We will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable law. For accommodations in applying, please contact our Employee Services Department.

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