UI/UX Programmer

Job Description

Job Title: UI/UX Programmer 5 (PR5)

Job Code: OH 805505

Client: State of Ohio – Department of Public Safety (ODPS)

Location: Columbus, Ohio (Hybrid)

Duration: Contract through 06/30/2027

Work Location: 1970 W. Broad Street, Columbus, OH 43223

Closing Date: 08/26/2026 @ 4:00 PM

Position Overview

The Ohio Department of Public Safety (ODPS) is seeking an experienced UI/UX Programmer 5 to design modern, intuitive, and user-centered interfaces for enterprise applications. The selected consultant will collaborate with business users, developers, business analysts, and project managers to create wireframes, interactive prototypes, design systems, and accessible user experiences while supporting Agile software development.

Required Skills

8+ years of UI/UX design experience for workflow-heavy applications

8+ years designing intuitive user interfaces, navigation, and information architecture

8+ years working in Agile environments (backlog refinement, sprint planning, iterative delivery)

5+ years creating and maintaining Design Systems and reusable component libraries

5+ years designing SaaS, enterprise, or complex digital products

5+ years using Figma, Axure, Sketch, or similar design tools

Experience collaborating with front-end and back-end development teams

Experience designing WCAG and Section 508 compliant accessible interfaces

Understanding of secure UX design principles

Experience collaborating with front-end developers on HTML/CSS implementation Preferred Skills

Wireframing and Interactive Prototyping

User Research and Usability Testing

Design Systems & Component Libraries

Enterprise UI/UX Strategy

Product Roadmap Planning

Accessibility & Secure UX Design

Agile/Scrum Methodologies

Leadership and Stakeholder Management Important Notes

Ohio residents only

Hybrid position – Onsite every third workday

Work must be performed within the State of Ohio

15-minute Teams interview followed by an in-person interview

Candidates must present a UI/UX portfolio during the interview

Candidates previously submitted for this role should not be resubmitted

Background check required by ODPS Primary Skills

UI/UX Design, User Experience (UX), User Interface (UI), Figma, Axure, Sketch, Wireframing, Interactive Prototyping, Information Architecture, Design Systems, Component Libraries, User Research, Usability Testing, Agile, Scrum, Backlog Refinement, Sprint Planning, HTML, CSS, WCAG, Section 508, Accessibility, Secure UX Design, Enterprise Applications, SaaS Products, Front-End Collaboration, Stakeholder Management, Product Strategy, Visual Design.

Flexible work from home options available.

Full-time