UX/UI Developer
Listed on 2026-02-15
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IT/Tech
Digital Media / Production, UI/UX Design, Web Developer, Technical Writer
Introduction
Maryland Benefits (MD Benefits) is a dynamic, cloud-based platform. This enterprise-wide digital service allows organizations to build, test, host, operate, and integrate mission-driven applications, data, and emerging technologies. MD Benefits offers cloud-based Platform-as-a-Service (PaaS) capabilities, a shared data architecture, and product development services, all developed by the State of Maryland to help multiple agencies deliver and manage health, human, and social service benefits and programs.
On July 1, 2025, the operation of the MD Benefits shared platform and statewide applications transitioned from the Department of Human Services (DHS) to the Department of Information Technology (DoIT).
*** This is a contractual position, with limited benefits***
*** All hires need to be eligible to work in the U.S., either as a U.S. Citizen or those who have a Permanent Resident or green card as the state of Maryland does not have the ability to sponsor employees***
*** Applicants are required to submit an up-to-date and accurate resume.*** Main Purpose
Senior UX/UI Developer, Instrumental in designing intuitive and user-friendly interfaces for our organization's shared platform. This role requires close collaboration with cross-functional teams, including product managers, developers, and stakeholders, to gain a deep understanding of user needs, identify pain points, and craft design solutions that significantly enhance the overall user experience. You will also be responsible for addressing critical challenges related to reliability, performance, stability, observability, data governance, and security within the platform.
PositionDuties
- Lead user research initiatives, including conducting interviews, surveys, and usability testing, to gather comprehensive insights into user behaviors, preferences, and pain points within the shared platform environment.
- Analyze research findings and translate them into actionable user personas, user journeys, and detailed design requirements that will guide the design and development process.
- Design and develop intuitive and visually appealing user interfaces for various applications and tools within the shared platform, ensuring consistency, accessibility, and strict adherence to design standards and best practices.
- Collaborate effectively with developers and technical teams to ensure that design solutions are technically feasible, scalable, and fully aligned with performance, observability, and security requirements.
- Actively participate in the design and implementation of robust data governance and security measures, ensuring that user interfaces promote data integrity, privacy, and compliance with all relevant regulations.
- Develop and maintain comprehensive design systems, style guides, and pattern libraries to ensure consistency and efficiency across all user interfaces within the shared platform.
- Conduct ongoing usability testing and gather continuous user feedback to iteratively improve and refine the user experience, proactively addressing performance, stability, and observability issues.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure that all design solutions are aligned with business goals, technical constraints, and stakeholder requirements.
- Stay current with industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices in UX/UI design, development, accessibility, and user-centered design principles.
- Bachelor's degree in Human-Computer Interaction (HCI), Interaction Design, or a related field; an advanced degree is preferred. Will accept 7 years of experience in lieu of education
- A minimum of 5 years of progressive experience in UX/UI design, with a strong portfolio showcasing user-centric design solutions.
- Proficiency in industry-standard design tools such as Figma, Adobe XD, Sketch, or similar software.
- Strong understanding of user research methodologies, usability testing, and design thinking principles.
- Demonstrated experience in designing for complex systems, data-driven applications, and enterprise software solutions.
- In-depth knowledge of accessibility standards and guidelines (e.g., WCAG, Section 508).
- Excellent communication, collaboration, and stakeholder management skills.
- Proven ability to thrive in an agile environment and adapt to changing requirements and priorities.
- Familiarity with front-end development technologies (HTML, CSS, JavaScript) is a significant plus.
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