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 Angular

JS-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 Angular

JS. 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, Angular

JS, JavaScript, HTML5, and CSS
3.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,…