UI Engineer

Taguig - Philippines

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 4 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Role Overview

The successful candidate will be responsible for designing developing and maintaining webbased user interfaces that are reliable scalable and intuitive. The role involves delivering highquality code supported by automated testing working closely with crossfunctional teams and contributing to wireframing and rapid prototyping activities. The UI Engineer is expected to demonstrate an agile mindset produce clear and comprehensive documentation and exhibit Tshaped capabilities by supporting teammates across different disciplines. Success in this role requires strong collaboration with business analysts designers and other technical and nontechnical stakeholders.

Role Responsibilities:

Design develop and maintain web-based user interfaces written in Typescript using React
Ensure high-quality code through automated testing particularly integration testing and maintain a strong emphasis on code quality.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Business Analysts (BAs) QA engineers and Project Managers (PMs) to deliver solutions that meet business requirements.
Wireframing user interfaces for rapid prototyping and feedback
Demonstrate T-shaped skills by actively contributing to all areas of development and assisting team members in developing their own T-shaped skills
Participate in agile ceremonies and contribute to an agile mindset within the team.
Maintain detailed documentation of code processes and system configurations.

Technical Skills

JavaScript (ES6) Proficiency

Strong understanding of modern JavaScript features such as arrow functions promises async/await destructuring spread/rest operators and modules.

Core Fundamentals

Expertise in building UI components using functional components and hooks (useState useEffect useContext useReducer etc.). Deep knowledge of component lifecycle and state management patterns.

State Management

Experience with Redux Zustand Recoil or Context API for managing complex application state.

HTML5 & CSS3

Solid understanding of semantic HTML responsive design Flexbox Grid and modern CSS methodologies (BEM CSS-in-JS Tailwind CSS Styled Components).

Frontend Build & Tooling Ecosystem

Skilled with Webpack Vite Babel NPM/Yarn and package management.

Familiarity with monorepo tools (Nx Turborepo) is a plus.

RESTful APIs & GraphQL

Ability to integrate frontend applications with backend services using REST or GraphQL (Apollo URQL).

Version Control (Git)

Proficient in Git workflows (branching pull requests code reviews).

Testing Frameworks

Experience with Jest React Testing Library or Cypress for unit integration and E2E testing.

TypeScript

Strong understanding of static typing interfaces generics and typesafe component development.

Performance Optimization

Knowledge of React performance techniques (memorization lazy loading code splitting virtualization).

UI/UX Understanding

Ability to translate design wireframes (Figma Adobe XD) into highquality React components.

Accessibility (A11y)

Understanding of WCAG guidelines and implementing accessible React components.

Modern Web Architecture

Familiarity with Single Page Applications (SPA) Progressive Web Apps (PWA) SSR/SSG with frameworks like .

Soft Skills

Strong communication skills and ability to explain technical topics clearly.
Ability to work collaboratively within Agile/Scrum teams.
Strong problemsolving analytical thinking and attention to detail.
Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks.

Desirable Experience / Competences

Minimum 3 Years of professional web application development
Recent experience with React functional components (experience with other frameworks may be considered)
Experience writing integration and unit tests for user interfaces is required
Experience designing and building systems using a contract-first methodology is preferred
Must feel comfortable creating wireframes in Figma (or similar tools)
Experience with Isomorphic frameworks such as NextJS is preferred
Experience with mono-repo tooling such as NX or yarn workspaces is preferred
Experience working in agile environments and a strong agile mindset.
Attention to detail and the ability to work under pressure without being distracted by complexity.
Experience working closely with stakeholders to create user interfaces that solve business problems
Knowledge of AWS software solutions is beneficial.

General Skills

Strong communication skills both written and verbally
Strong Typescript/JavaScript proficiency
Moderate CSS proficiency
Understanding of UX and UI accessibility principles
Comfortable with Wireframing tools such as Figma
Ability to work effectively as part of a team and independently when required.
Proficiency in using Git for version control and JIRA for backlog management.
Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to think critically and creatively.
Ability to use own initiative with strong personal organisation skills.
Ability to develop new skills and understand new technology as required.
Personable and engaging.
Communicates effectively and efficiently to internal and external stakeholders.
Build relationships and networks with both internally and externally wherever possible.
Demonstrates strong customer focus.
Demonstrates ability to work effectively with others.
Constructively handles disagreements to reach a resolution.
Ability to work with diverse groups/ personalities.
Open to innovative ideas/ experiences and ability to create new ideas approaches or insights.
Excellent attention to detail highly organised with a proactive approach.
Strong analytical ability and problem-solving skills.

Role OverviewThe successful candidate will be responsible for designing developing and maintaining webbased user interfaces that are reliable scalable and intuitive. The role involves delivering highquality code supported by automated testing working closely with crossfunctional teams and contributi...