We are looking for UI Engineer for our client in Lexington, MA

Job Title: UI Engineer

Job Location: Lexington, MA

Job Type: Contract

Job Description:

Pay Range $65hr - $99hr

• Translate Designs to Code: Meticulously implement user interface designs using modern front-end framework and web technologies (HTML, CSS, JavaScript, Vue.js, React and Angular).
• Scientific Visualization: Work closely with data scientists to create interactive visualizations that illuminate complex omics data sets.
• Responsiveness and Performance: Ensure UIs are responsive across various devices and browsers, prioritizing performance and scalability for smooth user experience.
• Accessibility and Usability: Champion user-centered design principles, ensuring interfaces are accessible for scientists with diverse backgrounds and technical abilities.
• Collaborate Effectively: Partner with UX designers, backend developers, product owner, and data scientists to translate scientific workflows into an intuitive and cohesive platform experience in a globally distributed team setting.
• Build Reusable Components: Develop and maintain a library of user interface components to promote consistency and development efficiency.
• Test and Optimize: Thoroughly test UIs for functionality, performance, and cross-compatibility. Optimize code for speed and user experience.
• Embrace Agile: Participate actively in daily standups, sprint planning, retrospectives, and other agile ceremonies.

Required:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field or equivalent experience.
• 5 years of solid experience building complex web applications.
• Expertise in HTML5, CSS3 (SASS or similar preprocessors), and JavaScript Experience with building responsive and user-friendly web interfaces.
• Proven mastery of React, Angular and Vue.js for building complex web applications.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, especially in cross-functional and settings.

Highly Desired:

• Portfolio showcasing exceptional UI development work.
• Experience with Vue.js-specific libraries and tools (Vuex, Vue Router, Nuxt.js).
• Familiarity with biological data formats and research workflows.
• Understanding of UI/UX best practices and design principles.
• Experience with UI testing frameworks and version control.

Benefits:

• Be part of a groundbreaking initiative that accelerates drug discovery and development.
• Work with a talented and collaborative team in a fast-paced and innovative environment.
• Gain valuable experience in the field of bioinformatics and scientific computing.
• Opportunity to learn and grow candidate skills in cutting-edge technologies.