User Experience (UX) Engineer

User Experience (UX) Engineer

Omaha, NE

Contract Position

Job Description:

We are seeking an experienced User Experience (UX) Engineer with strong expertise in Vue.js, JavaScript (ES6), Laravel (PHP), HTML5, and CSS3 to develop user-friendly, accessible, and scalable web applications.

The ideal candidate will have experience building reusable UI components, modernizing legacy applications, improving web performance, and implementing user-centered design principles.

The candidate should also have experience with web accessibility standards, Kubernetes environments, cloud platforms such as AWS, and AI productivity tools such as GitHub Copilot and Microsoft Copilot.

Key Responsibilities:

Develop and maintain user-facing features and scalable web applications using Vue.js, JavaScript (ES6), Laravel (PHP), HTML5, and CSS3.

Build reusable UI components and maintain application state using Vuex or Pinia.

Design and implement intuitive, responsive, and accessible user interfaces following UX best practices.

Apply Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) to ensure web accessibility and usability.

Optimize application performance, code quality, scalability, and reliability.

Modernize legacy applications using modern web technologies and development practices.

Collaborate with UX designers, developers, product teams, and other stakeholders to deliver solutions aligned with business requirements.

Participate in code reviews, identify technical issues, and implement best practices for maintainable code.

Work with public and private cloud environments, including Kubernetes platforms such as TKG and OpenShift, and Amazon Web Services (AWS).

Leverage AI productivity tools such as GitHub Copilot and Microsoft Copilot to improve development efficiency and follow responsible usage practices.

Communicate technical concepts clearly to technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Must-Have Technical Skills:

Vue.js

JavaScript (ES6)

Laravel (PHP)

HTML5 and CSS3

Vuex or Pinia

Web accessibility and WCAG standards

Kubernetes (TKG/OpenShift)

Amazon Web Services (AWS)

AI productivity tools such as GitHub Copilot and Microsoft Copilot

Required Experience:

6–8 years of experience in software development, UX engineering, or front-end application development.

Hands-on experience developing web applications using Vue.js and JavaScript.

Experience with Laravel and PHP-based application development.

Strong knowledge of HTML5, CSS3, reusable UI components, and responsive design.

Experience implementing web accessibility standards and improving application performance.

Exposure to Kubernetes, AWS, and AI-assisted development tools.

Strong problem-solving, communication, collaboration, and code review skills.

Education: At least a bachelor s degree (or equivalent experience) in Computer Science, Software/Electronics Engineering, Information Systems, or closely related field is required