User Experience (UX) Engineer

Overview

On Site

Full Time

Part Time

Accepts corp to corp applications

Contract - Independent

Contract - W2

Skills

Frontend Development

Web Content

Interfaces

Scalability

Cross-browser

Usability Testing

Product Design

Documentation

Computer Science

Information Technology

Vue.js

API

Routers

Laravel

PHP

HTML5

Cascading Style Sheets

Css3

JavaScript

Elasticsearch

Responsive Design

WCAG

Accessibility

Web Applications

RESTful

Version Control

Git

Conflict Resolution

Problem Solving

Attention To Detail

Adobe XD

User Experience

Sass

Build Tools

Unit Testing

PHPUnit

Performance Tuning

SEO

Soft Skills

Communication

Collaboration

Analytical Skill

Agile

Job Details

Job Summary:

We are seeking a highly skilled User Experience (UX) Engineer with strong front-end development expertise and a passion for creating intuitive, accessible, and high-performing web applications. The ideal candidate will be proficient in Vue.js, Laravel (PHP), HTML5, CSS3, and possess a solid understanding of Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG). You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to design, develop, and deliver seamless digital experiences that meet business goals and user needs.

Key Responsibilities:

Design and implement responsive, user-friendly interfaces that deliver outstanding user experiences.
Develop and maintain front-end components using Vue.js and integrate them with Laravel-based backends.
Ensure all web applications adhere to WCAG accessibility standards and best practices.
Collaborate closely with UX/UI designers, backend developers, and product managers to translate designs into functional code.
Optimize applications for speed, scalability, and cross-browser compatibility.
Conduct usability testing and analyze user feedback to continuously improve product design and functionality.
Maintain clean, efficient, and reusable code with proper documentation.
Stay updated with emerging UX trends, accessibility standards, and front-end technologies.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Design, or a related field.
4+ years of professional experience in front-end engineering or UX development.
Strong proficiency in Vue.js (Composition API, Vuex, Router) and Laravel (PHP) framework.
Expertise in HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript (ES6+), and responsive design principles.
Experience with WCAG 2.1/2.2 and accessibility implementation for web applications.
Understanding of RESTful APIs and integration between front-end and back-end systems.
Proficiency with version control (Git) and agile development practices.
Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail with a user-centric mindset.

Good to Have:

Familiarity with Figma, Adobe XD, or other UX design tools.
Experience with SASS/SCSS, Webpack, or modern front-end build tools.
Knowledge of unit testing frameworks (Jest, Mocha, or PHPUnit).
Experience in performance optimization and SEO best practices.

Soft Skills:

Excellent communication and collaboration abilities.
Strong analytical and creative thinking.
Ability to work in a fast-paced, agile environment.
Passion for building accessible and inclusive digital products.

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