UI/UX Engineer

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Job Summary
We're looking for a mid-to-senior UI/UX Engineer to lead the design and development of internal data products. You'll combine front-end engineering with UX design to deliver intuitive, accessible, and performant web applications using Angular and TypeScript.

Job Description
Key Responsibilities

• Design & Develop Front-Ends: Build responsive UIs using Angular and TypeScript for tools like Unify, Aqueduct, and Data Gateway.
• Prototype and UX Design: Create wireframes and interactive prototypes using Figma or Adobe XD, refining user flows based on feedback.
• Testing and Quality Assurance: Write unit tests (Jest) and end-to-end tests (Cypress/Playwright), debug issues, and participate in code reviews.
• Performance & Accessibility: Optimize UI performance (Core Web Vitals), implement WCAG-compliant components, and ensure usability across devices.
• Collaborative Agile Development: Work in cross-functional squads, participate in Agile ceremonies, and use Git for version control.
• Contribute to Design Systems: Use and improve the cps-shared-ui library, document design guidelines, and promote consistency.
• User-Centric Problem Solving: Engage with users to gather feedback and propose UI/UX improvements.
• Mentorship & Team Development: Support junior members and share UI/UX best practices.
• Leadership in Agile & Design: Drive UI/UX initiatives aligned with squad goals.

Skills Technical

• TypeScript Proficiency: Strong experience with modern TypeScript and ES6+ features.
• Angular (v2+): Deep knowledge of Angular, including components, RxJS, CLI, and performance optimization.
• Unit Testing (Jest): Skilled in writing and maintaining test suites.
• End-to-End Testing: Experience with Cypress and/or Playwright.
• Git & Version Control: Proficient in collaborative workflows using Git.
• Data Engineering Domain (Advantageous): Familiarity with data pipelines and big data concepts.

UX & Design Tools

• Prototyping & Wireframing: Skilled in Figma or Adobe XD for mock-ups and prototypes.
• UX Best Practices: Strong understanding of navigation flows, information architecture, and design systems.
• User Research & Feedback (Nice to Have): Experience with usability testing and user interviews.

Performance & Accessibility

• Web Performance Optimization: Knowledge of lazy loading, bundling, caching, and tools like Chrome DevTools and Lighthouse.
• Accessibility (A11y): Familiar with WCAG 2.1, semantic HTML, ARIA roles, and screen reader testing.
• Cross-Browser/Cross-Device Compatibility: Ensures responsive design across browsers and devices.
• Monitoring & Analysis (Nice to Have): Experience with tools like Google Analytics or Application Insights.

Education
Bachelor`s Degrees and Advanced Diplomas: Physical, Mathematical, Computer and Life Sciences (Required)