UI/UX 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 modern .NET 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, product managers, and engineering teams to ensure a 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 Vue.js 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

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Design, Human-Computer Interaction (HCI), or a related field.
• 5 to 8 years of experience in front-end development with modern JavaScript frameworks.
• Strong proficiency in Vue.js, 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

Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Design, Human-Computer Interaction (HCI), or a related field.