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Do you want to use your problem-solving skills and write code that makes a difference for many? You will have the opportunity to develop while contributing to societal benefit. Discover a versatile role!

About the job

The Swedish Tax Agency has high ambitions to contribute to the digital transformation taking place in Sweden. The IT department of the Swedish Tax Agency is one of Sweden's largest, with approximately 1,700 employees responsible for the development, operation, and management of the agency's IT landscape.

At the IT department, we develop digital infrastructure for other authorities and for all of Sweden, and we collaborate with other authorities. We work on AI solutions for faster and more efficient information handling, solutions for handling VAT and employer contributions, as well as data warehouses for sharper analysis and better control.

The assignment involves working as a UX Designer as part of a development delivery, where your task is to design the user experience for the systems and services we develop in close collaboration with the business, product owners, developers, testers, and other designers.

The role involves translating customer insights and technical prerequisites into user-friendly and accessible solutions by creating interactions, concepts, and flows. You are expected to contribute both strategically and operationally to the development of UX work within the delivery and create solutions that exceed users' needs and expectations. You work both independently and together with others, and we help each other in a flat hierarchy. We work using an agile approach with SAFe as the framework.

Together with your colleagues, you will enjoy your work while contributing to societal benefit. We are a large IT department that offers you development opportunities both in depth and breadth. You have flexible working hours, and it is a given for us that you have a balance between work and leisure.

The IT department of the Swedish Tax Agency actively works to promote an inclusive workplace characterized by equality and diversity, where all employees have equal opportunities to contribute and develop. Read more about working with IT here.

You are based in Umeå.

About you

To do a good job and thrive with us at the Swedish Tax Agency, you need to be receptive, think new thoughts, and take responsibility. In the work, good judgment and an understanding of legal certainty and security are important. You must also adhere to our employee policy.

In this job, you should:

• be results-oriented and consider both the group's and your own performance
• act consciously and professionally based on good self-awareness
• have the ability and willingness to learn new things, be flexible, and be able to adapt to changes
• have good teamwork skills, be helpful, and have a good attitude
• have good communication skills in spoken and written Swedish
• be able to analyze information flows, see connections, patterns, and make boundaries.

You must also have:

• a relevant higher education of at least 180 hp (120 credits) in UX/interaction design, or equivalent experience assessed by the employer as equivalent
• several years of current and relevant work experience in system development
• good knowledge of UX methods and experience in planning and facilitating workshops
• experience in UI design and working in established design systems
• experience with design tools such as Figma or equivalent
• experience working in complex business environments

Furthermore, it is meritorious if you have current and relevant work experience in accessibility work according to WCAG, experience working in larger organizations, and current and relevant experience with agile working methods.

Good to know

The employment is permanent and may start with a six-month probationary period.

An employment with us may involve placement in a security class. A security investigation with register check according to the Security Protection Act (2018:585) may therefore be conducted before a decision on employment. For some of our security-class tasks, Swedish citizenship is required.

At skatteverket.se/jobb you can, for example, read about our socially significant role, the benefits of working with us, and how the process works when you apply for our jobs.

When you apply, you attach your CV. We do not use cover letters in our recruitment, so you should not attach one to your application.

Welcome with your application!

The Swedish Tax Agency has a socially significant role. Our work affects all private individuals and companies, and through our mandate, we contribute to a well-functioning society. Our development is customer-driven, and we collaborate with others to create efficient solutions. Together, we make society possible.