UI/UX Developer

Job Title: UI/UX Developer 3
Location: San Antonio, TX (Onsite)
Pay rate: $ 40-42 an hour

JOB DESCRIPTION
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 . 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, Angularjs, 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 requiremnts
• 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

TECHNICAL SKILLS
Must Have

• ADA Compliance

Nice To Have

• Adobe AEM