UI Designer / Front End Developer

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Join a purpose driven winning team, committed to results, in an inclusive and high-performing culture.

The Global Wealth Management Engineering team is looking for a UI Designer & Front End Developer.

Is this role right for you? In this role you will:

1. Design and implement responsive and interactive web designs using HTML, CSS, and JavaScript. Ensure cross-browser compatibility and optimize the user interface for performance, SEO, accessibility, and mobile responsiveness.
2. Work closely with fellow designers, business analysts, business sponsors, project managers, and IT teams to obtain and understand business requirements.
3. Create the design of user interface specifications, by applying client research, design standards, and industry best practices, considering strategic business objectives, user needs, and systems constraints.
4. Participate in design review sessions with project teams, acquiring consensus and getting approvals on designs and documentation.
5. Execute knowledge and ability to take design decisions based on customer data, analytics, and business needs.
6. Contribute to developing, maintaining, and continuously improving efficient and effective usability methodology/process, documentation, workflow, ROI, metrics, and design standards.
7. Act as a user experience advocate regarding principles of user experience and user-centered design.

Do you have the skills that will enable you to succeed in this role? We'd love to work with you if you have:

1. 10+ years of experience with front-end development technologies, including JavaScript, jQuery, Ajax, CSS, Bootstrap, and HTML5, to collaborate effectively with back-end developers and bring designs to life.
2. Experience with accessibility standards (WCAG) to ensure designs are usable for all users, including those with disabilities.
3. 10+ years of experience working with user-centered design techniques & demonstrated ability to incorporate those UCD principles into the architecture and user interfaces.
4. 6-10 years of experience in effectively gathering and translating requirements from diverse stakeholders, including subject matter experts (SMEs), users, and business analysts. Skilled in transforming these ideas into prototype design mockups using Figma, with a strong foundation in design thinking.
5. Understanding of SEO best practices to optimize web applications for search engines.
6. Knowledge of Jira repository management.
7. Experience in Adobe Suite design programs, such as Illustrator and Photoshop.
8. Knowledge of Adobe Experience Manager (AEM) is a plus.

What's in it for you?

1. Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Allyship - We strive to create an inclusive culture where every employee is empowered to reach their fullest potential, respected for who they are, and are embraced through bias-free practices and inclusive values across Scotiabank.
2. Accessibility and Workplace Accommodations - We value the unique skills and experiences each individual brings to the Bank, and are committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive and accessible environment for everyone.
3. Upskilling through online courses, cross-functional development opportunities, and tuition assistance.
4. Competitive Rewards program including bonus, flexible vacation, personal, sick days and benefits will start on day one.
5. Dynamic Ecosystem - Free tea & coffee, universal washrooms, and lots of space for team collaboration.
6. Community Engagement - Opportunities for community engagement & belonging with our various programs such as hackathons.

Working location condition: Hybrid

Location(s): Canada : Ontario : Toronto

Scotiabank is a leading bank in the Americas. Guided by our purpose: "for every future", we help our customers, their families and their communities achieve success through a broad range of advice, products and services.

If you require accommodation during the recruitment and selection process, please let our Recruitment team know. Candidates must apply online to be considered for this role. We thank all applicants for their interest in a career at Scotiabank; however, only those candidates who are selected for an interview will be contacted.