UX Designer with a Focus on Infrastructure

The Swedish Prison and Probation Service is growing – we are building new facilities, renovating, and expanding, and are now looking for more employees. Our primary goal is to reduce recidivism – breaking the cycle of crime. If we succeed, society becomes safer and more secure for everyone. We are the authority responsible for prisons, probation services, remand centres, and client transportation. Would you like to contribute to a safer society? Our IT department is undertaking a major initiative focused on a digital criminal justice system. Together, we are working to create conditions and solutions that make a difference in our operations. The IT department is experiencing significant growth. With us, you will have excellent opportunities to grow and develop your skills based on your circumstances and areas of interest. We are looking for someone with a strong interest in IT, expertise that can enrich our digitalization journey, and a desire to make a difference in the community within your profession. **RESPONSIBILITIES** Do you want to make a difference in society while developing your career? With us, you have great opportunities to influence our work and yours, all to provide safe and high-quality solutions to our core operations. We work in teams and are responsible for offering the organization digitized solutions that simplify and streamline their daily work. We strive to utilize new technologies where possible, but we also spend a significant amount of time managing our existing solutions. As a UX designer within the IT department of the Swedish Prison and Probation Service, you will work on further developing and managing our common design system. The role involves close collaboration with development teams, architects, and business representatives. Your work will help ensure a consistent and user-centered experience in our digital systems, both for internal users and for solutions related to our infrastructure development. The role requires you to be proactive and engaged, with a strong foundation and understanding of various areas and needs. **QUALIFICATIONS** You are goal- and results-oriented with the ability to drive work forward and achieve set goals. You collaborate well with others, take responsibility, and work independently when needed. You demonstrate flexibility in changing situations and take the initiative to find solutions and improvements in your work. For us, it is important that you share the fundamental values of the Swedish Prison and Probation Service regarding a humane view of humanity, respect for the individual, and faith in people's will and ability to develop. You are also aware of and understand how background, culture, and group affiliation influence yourself and others. Furthermore, your approach should contribute to ensuring that everyone is treated equally. We place great emphasis on personal suitability. We are looking for candidates with: • An academic degree or relevant vocational training in a related field, such as system science, computer engineering, software engineering, civil engineering, or similar, or other education combined with experience that the Swedish Prison and Probation Service deems relevant. • Multiple years of experience as a UX designer. • Experience working with and developing design systems. • Experience in accessibility adaptation (WCAG 2.1). • Experience working with the Figma tool. • Experience with design principles for responsive solutions. • Experience in conducting and analyzing user surveys, workshops, and tests. • Very good knowledge in research work. • Good knowledge in accessibility adaptations. • Excellent knowledge of design principles. • Excellent knowledge in interface design. • Excellent knowledge in needs mapping. It is advantageous if you have: • Experience with agile methodologies (Scrum/Kanban). • Experience working closely with frontend developers (Blazer, web components, HTML, CSS, React, or similar frameworks). • Familiarity with government-wide guidelines (e.g., DIGG's recommendations for digital development). • Experience working in larger organizations with complex IT infrastructures. • Experience in service design/methods for needs mapping. • Experience as a UX designer in the field of infrastructure. • Knowledge of agile methodologies. • Basic knowledge and understanding of technology related to infrastructure. **OTHER** To be considered for employment within the Swedish Prison and Probation Service, you must meet high standards regarding suitability, judgment, security, and confidentiality awareness, and comply with applicable laws. This means that you uphold democratic values and the state values that apply to the operations of the Swedish Prison and Probation Service. Certain positions are classified for security, and a security screening with a background check will be conducted before a hiring decision is made. For some security-classified positions, Swedish citizenship is required. The Swedish Prison and Probation Service welcomes applicants with diverse backgrounds and experiences. Read more about the security screening at: https://www.kriminalvarden.se/jobba-hos-oss/rekryteringsprocessen/sakerhetsprovning-vid-rekrytering/ The position may involve wartime placement at the Swedish Prison and Probation Service. Read more about wartime placement at: https://www.kriminalvarden.se/jobba-hos-oss/rekryteringsprocessen/krigsplacering/ A probationary period may be