Senior UX Engineer

A Senior UX Engineer is software developer position that focuses on the front of the front-end with a focus on building and coding the User Interface. They work closely with UX Designers to build high-fidelity coded prototypes. They have a keen eye for design and an extensive knowledge of JavaScript and React. They create and manage components for the Design System. They also serve as a peer leader & mentor for newer UX Engineers.

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

Design System Creation and Support (45%)
 

• Create and maintain centralized component libraries that are part of a larger Design System
• Create, maintain, and propagate component library documentation, standards, and usage guidelines
• Promote the value and adoption of the Design System throughout the organization

Development and Prototyping (45%)

• Turn designs into live prototypes using our component libraries
• Hand off prototypes to Front-End Engineers or implement them yourself as needed
• Collaborate closely with UX Designers to iterate on interactions, animations, and details
• Collaborate closely with UX Researchers to user-test new concepts
• Contribute to front-end systems throughout project lifecycles (start to finish, development and production)

Mentorship (10%)

• Act as servant leader and mentor front-end/UX engineering teams in the development of new web software products and the optimization of existing ones
• Work to improve collaboration and communication between the design team and the engineering teams
• Expert knowledge of UX, agile work methodology, and software development (JavaScript and React)
• Lead by example on UX best practices and the UXLab processes
• Demonstrated leadership of multi-disciplinary user-focused experience teams, driving high quality experiences that optimize business results.

Qualifications (Education, Experience, Certifications & KSA):

• High School Diploma or GED required
• Bachelor’s degree, or equivalent combination of education and experience, preferred
• 3 – 4 years related work experience
• 2 years’ experience leading & influencing people preferred

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, efforts or working conditions associated with a job.

We offer our employees a robust compensation package! Our comprehensive benefits include: medical, dental and vision insurance coverage; 100% company-paid life and disability coverage, 401k options with company match, three weeks PTO by the end of the first year and much more. Allied proudly promotes from within as part of a strong commitment to providing career growth opportunities for employees of all levels. Our diverse business portfolio allows employees broad career options with the advantage of staying with the same organization.

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