Role: UI/UX Developer 3 (W2 only)
Location: San Antonio, TX (Onsite)
Duration: 18+ month
Rate: $42.50/hr W2 without benefit (MAXX)
We are looking for a tech savvy User Interface/Experience (UI/UX) Developer/Programmer who can drive and advance our next generation modern digital workplace technology UI/UX initiatives. This person will be the lead resource for communicating and working with business & technology end users to create holistic solutions for some high visibility on-going projects. As a Developer you'll be responsible for creating Mobile/Web experiences and interface for the client. Working with Fullstack application development teams would be a plus. The developer needs to have a keen understanding of modern web technology stacks especially front-end programming.
Tasks and Responsibilities
- Research, design, develop, test, build, and coordinate the conversion and/or integration of UX designs into the JavaScript/Java codebase ensuring the technical feasibility of UI/UX designs standards
- Act as designer-developer, switching hats in both the areas of design & develop, as Subject Matter Expert (SME) assisting with decision making for some high visibility on-going projects
- Create clean semantic HTML markup that passes WCAG & ADA/508 Accessibility standards & compliance
- Provide development and support to the customer-facing design system including new components, defects, accessibility, and page templates
- Collaborate with analysts, developers and architects for successful implementation and component requirements
- Remain current on user interface framework trends and programming techniques and suggest or research on new tools and methods as needed
- Design and maintain design files, wireframes, and mock-ups
- Design and develop UI and UX interfaces and assist with new user interface testing or participate in usability reviews
- Hands on development on front end user frameworks (Vue.js, Angular.js, Reactjs, Jquery etc)
- Provide responsive websites apps development and support to the customer-facing design system including new components, defects, accessibility, and page templates
- Act as designer-developer, switching hats in both the areas of design & develop, as Subject Matter Expert (SME) assisting with decision making for some high visibility on-going projects
- Develop reusable and responsive, interactive patterns and code libraries that meet the highest W3 standards for HTML, JavaScript and CSS
- Collaborate with business analysts, senior developers and architects for successful implementation and component requirements in a SDLC process
- Research, design, develop, test, build, and coordinate the conversion and/or integration of frontend designs into the JS/Java codebase
- Participate in conceptualizing, prioritizing, and creating strategies for the product UX
- Develop well-structured and maintainable code that follows the best practices and industry standards Work with team members to develop UI prototypes as necessary and validate ideas with a data-driven approach
- Design and develop UI and UX interfaces to meet standards and requirements
- Proficient understanding of cross-browser compatibility issues and ways to work around them
- Remain current on user interface trends and programming techniques and suggest new tools and methods as necessary.
Minimum Qualifications
- High School or GED
- Deep experience in front-end web application development with hands on programming
- Experience with creating conceptual and detailed design solutions based on end user needs
- Knowledge of using technology Storyboarding tools like Adobe creative suite, Sketch and Envision
- History of working with cross functional teams using Agile/Scrum methodologies
- Experience with creating conceptual and detailed design solutions based on end user needs
- Experience with communicating and working with business, technology users to create holistic solutions
- kills, knowledge, and experience using end to end Human centered design-HCD techniques including design, research, and usability
Preferred Qualifications
- UI/UX design or web developer certifications & training
- Previous experience of the Electric and Gas Utility Industry
- Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or applicable business degree from an accredited university OR Relevant business technical experience
- Exposure to front end user frameworks (Vue.js, Angularjs, Reactjs, Jquery etc)
- Familiarity with screen reader tools is a plus (VoiceOver, JAWS, NVDA)
- Experience working within agile ceremonies and methodologies