About Aquia Inc.
Named the “#1 Best Remote Startup to Work For in 2025” by Built In, Aquia is a digital services firm specializing in cloud infrastructure, cybersecurity, and compliance automation for the U.S. government.
Founded by Veterans, we are passionate about making our country digitally capable and secure. Since 2021, we’ve generated millions in cost savings through cloud services and licensing optimization, enabled civil servants to double health care fraud investigations through streamlined cloud-based systems, and reduced authorization timelines by 74% through modernized security processes. Last year, we were named the 2024 Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Business (SDVOSB) of the Year by the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS).
We’re seeking an experienced Senior UX Designer to join our cross-functional team supporting digital products for Veterans and the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). You’ll work alongside engineers, designers, researchers, and product managers to ensure product decisions are grounded in user needs and informed by data. This role requires hands-on research expertise, strong collaboration skills, and experience in government contracting.
What you’ll do:- Deliver wireframes, prototypes, and polished UI designs across product lifecycle.
- Collaborate with researchers to integrate user insights into design decisions.
- Contribute to and extend design systems and component libraries.
- Ensure compliance with accessibility standards and technical feasibility.
- Document design decisions and maintain clear design artifacts.
- Mentor peers and lead design critiques.
- 5+ years of UX/product design experience with a strong portfolio.
- Strong understanding of mobile-first design principles.
- Experience with design systems and reusable component libraries.
- Proficient with tools such as Figma and Mural for collaboration and design.
- Comfortable navigating GitHub for collaborating with engineering teams.
- Experience working in Agile development environments.
- Deep familiarity with accessibility standards, including Section 508 and WCAG (a11y) compliance.
- Strong communication skills with the ability to distill complex findings into clear insights for diverse audiences.
Benefits
- Premium health care plans (90% employer-paid)
- Employee stock plan
- 100% 401k match (up to IRS annual max)
- Generous PTO package
- Personal training and development budget
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Aquia Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any federal, state, or local protected class.
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