Design Technologist

Accenture Federal Services•Arlington, VA

About The Position

We're modernizing a large federal data platform, and we need a designer who knows how things get built. This role sits between design and engineering and helps translate wireframes and mockups into working prototypes and products. You’ll work to help turn substandard user interfaces into elegant workflows and create a cohesive customer experience.

Requirements

4 years working at the intersection of design and front-end development
Solid design sensibility, comfort working within a shared design system
Working understanding of HTML/CSS and enough front-end fluency to assess design feasibility
Experience with low-code/no-code authoring tools
Proficiency with collaboration tools like Figma, Miro, and Confluence at a team-wide or enterprise scale
Familiarity with UCD/HCD or design thinking concepts
Comfort switching between different platforms and tools
Active Secret, Top Secret, TS/SCI, or TS/SCI with Polygraph clearance required, depending on position

Nice To Haves

Experience on a large-scale federal IT program
Experience with ServiceNow UI Builder or similar enterprise low-code platforms
Experience delivering code
Familiarity with SAFe delivery

Responsibilities

Prototype and build interactive workflows that bridge design intent and technical implementation
Maintain and extend design system libraries and templates so they hold up in code
Work directly with designers, analysts and developers to ensure designs are accurate and buildable
Build and configure within low-code/no-code platforms as part of the delivery workflow
Support product quality across the delivery cycle, from usability checks to accessibility and QA
Adapt quickly to new tools and platforms as the technical environment evolves