UIUX Engineer

The UI/UX Engineer at Censis is a key role supporting the modernization of our core application from a legacy framework into a scalable future-ready platform. Censis is evolving an AngularJS-based application by modularizing the UI using Vue and Core services.

This role serves as a leader and driver of the user interface across multiple initiatives working collaboratively across teams while also contributing hands-on as an engineer on one or more product teams. The ideal candidate brings strong experience with modern front-end technologies a systems-oriented mindset for building shared UI components and familiarity with generative AI tools to accelerate delivery and improve development workflows.

The UI/UX Engineer will work closely with an internal UX designer productmanagers and engineeringteamsto ensurea consistent scalable and user-centered experience across the platform. Experience with design systems shared front-end packages and enterprise UI architecture is strongly preferred.

Specific Responsibilities

Front-End Development:

• Build and implement responsive accessible and high-performance user interfaces using and AngularJS. Knowledge of modern Angular is a plus.
• Lead and influence UI implementation across multiple projects ensuring consistency scalability and adherence to shared design standards.
• Develop modular reusable UI components and contribute to shared front-end libraries and design systems.
• Collaborate closely with UX designers to translate wireframes prototypes and mockups into functional user interfaces.
• Ensure cross-browser compatibility accessibility compliance and responsive behavior across devices.

Optimization & Performance:

• Optimize front-end code for performance and scalability including minimizing load times improving responsiveness and enhancing the overall user experience.
• Conduct performance tests and debugging.

Collaboration with Back-End Teams:

• Collaborate with back-end engineers to integrate APIs and ensure smooth data flow.
• Work closely with product managers to understand requirements and deliver effective UI solutions.

Generative AI Tools:

• Leverage Generative AI tools to enhance design workflows improve design iteration speed and automate certain development tasks.
• Apply AI-driven insights to inform UI/UX decisions and improve product design based on user data.

Cross-Functional Collaboration:

• Collaborate with designers to translate wireframes prototypes and mockups into functional user interfaces.
• Communicate with quality assurance teams to ensure that the UI is thoroughly tested and bug-free.

Version Control & Deployment:

• Use version control tools such as Bitbucket to manage and maintain code.
• Assist in front-end deployments and ensure updates are rolled out smoothly across environments.

Testing & Debugging:

• Conduct front-end unit testing using frameworks like Jasmine or Vite.
• Identify and resolve front-end bugs in collaboration with QA engineers.

Qualifications

• Bachelors orMasters degree in Computer Science Design Human-Computer Interaction (HCI) ora relatedfield.
• 5 to 8 years of experience in front-end development with modern JavaScript frameworks.
• Strongproficiencyin AngularJS JavaScript HTML5 and CSS3.
• Experience contributing to shared UI frameworks or design systems.
• Familiarity with generative AI tools applied to development workflows.
• Experience working in agile development environments.

Skills

The UI/UX Engineer must be both technically proficient and user-focused with a strong attention to detail. This individual should be able to translate complex design requirements into efficient functional code while maintaining a seamless user experience. They must possess a strong understanding of front-end development practices user interface design and performance optimization. The UI/UX Engineer should excel in cross-functional collaboration working closely with designers product managers and back-end engineers. Strong problem-solving skills a passion for innovative technologies (including Generative AI) and the ability to mentor junior team members are key. The UI/UX Engineer must thrive in a fast-paced agile environment focusing on both delivering high-quality scalable code and ensuring a positive user experience.

Education

Bachelors or Masters degree in Design Human-Computer Interaction (HCI) or a related field.