UX Specialist (DevPortal & R&D/Payments Services)

Swift; Madrid; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Accessibility accommodations

Job summary

Swift is seeking a UX Expert to design and implement user-centric interfaces for complex web applications. You will work with React, Tailwind CSS, and Next.js to deliver intuitive experiences, while contributing to design systems and Storybook.

You will collaborate with product and development teams to translate requirements into accessible, responsive journeys, ensuring performance and consistency across platforms.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of professional UX/UI design experience.
• Strong focus on user-centered design and accessibility.
• Experience with modern front-end frameworks (React, Next.js) and design systems.
• Proficiency with design tools like Figma/Sketch/Adobe XD.
• Familiarity with Storybook for component documentation and design systems.

Responsibilities

• Design intuitive, user-centered interfaces for web apps using React, Tailwind CSS, and Next.js.
• Conduct user research, usability testing, and analyze feedback.
• Create wireframes, prototypes, and high-fidelity mockups aligned with brand guidelines.
• Develop and maintain design systems and Storybook components.
• Collaborate with developers to ensure design consistency and accessible implementations.
• Optimize flows for accessibility, responsiveness, and performance.
• Contribute to design reviews and advocate for best UX practices.

Skills

UX UI design

User research

Usability testing

Wireframing

Prototyping

Education

University degree in computer science

Tools

React

Tailwind CSS

Next.js

Storybook

Figma

Sketch

Adobe XD

WCAG

Job description

About Us

We’re the world’s leading provider of secure financial messaging services, headquartered in Belgium. We are the way the world moves value – across borders, through cities and overseas. No other organisation can address the scale, precision, pace and trust that this demands, and we’re proud to support the global economy.

We’re unique too. We were established to find a better way for the global financial community to move value – a reliable, safe and secure approach that the community can trust, completely. We’re always striving to be better and are constantly evolving in an ever-changing landscape, without undermining that trust. Five decades on, our vibrant community reflects the complexity and diversity of the financial ecosystem. We innovate diligently, test exhaustively, then implement fast. In a connected and exciting era, our mission has never been more relevant.

Swift now has a presence in 200+ countries and legal territories to serve a community of more than 12,000 banks and financial institutions.

Education

University degree in computer science or related field. Or equivalent work experience.

Experience

3–5 years

Overview

We are seeking a UX Expert with strong experience in designing and implementing user-centric interfaces using React, Tailwind CSS, and Next.js. The position focuses on creating intuitive, accessible, and visually appealing experiences for complex web applications, ensuring consistency through design systems and Storybook. You will collaborate closely with product and development teams to translate business requirements into seamless user journeys, optimizing usability and performance across the platform.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and deliver intuitive, user-centered interfaces for web applications built with React, Tailwind CSS, and Next.js.


• Conduct user research, usability testing, and analyze feedback to inform design decisions.


• Create wireframes, prototypes, and high-fidelity mockups that align with product requirements and brand guidelines.


• Develop and maintain component libraries and design systems using Storybook to ensure consistency and scalability.


• Collaborate closely with developers to ensure seamless implementation of designs and maintain design consistency across the platform.


• Optimize user flows and interactions for accessibility, responsiveness, and performance.


• Contribute to the development and maintenance of design systems, style guides, and reusable components.


• Work with product and architecture teams to ensure designs meet business goals, technical constraints, and compliance standards.


• Participate in design reviews, provide constructive feedback, and advocate for best UX practices.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• 3–5 years of professional experience in UX/UI design for web applications.


• Strong expertise in modern front-end frameworks, especially React, Tailwind CSS, and Next.js.


• Proficiency in CSS3 and responsive design principles.


• Experience with Storybook for component documentation and design system management.


• Proficiency in design tools such as Figma, Sketch, or Adobe XD.


• Solid understanding of user-centered design principles, accessibility standards (WCAG), and responsive design.


• Experience conducting user research, usability testing, and interpreting analytics to improve UX.


• High level of English, spoken and written.

Preferred / Optional Qualifications

• Familiarity with front-end development workflows and ability to collaborate effectively with developers.


• Experience in creating and maintaining design systems and reusable components.


• Knowledge of performance optimization and SEO best practices in Next.js.


• Understanding of financial services or complex transactional platforms (a plus).


• Experience with CI/CD environments and version control tools (e.g., Git) for design handoff.

Soft Skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.


• Ability to work effectively in cross-functional and international teams.


• Proactive, detail-oriented, and able to manage tasks independently.

What We Offer

• We give you a competitive package


• We help you perform at your best


• We help you make a difference


• We give you the freedom to be yourself


• We give you the freedom to be yourself. We are creating an environment of unique individuals – like you – with different perspectives on the financial industry and the world. A diverse and inclusive environment in which everyone’s voice counts and where you can reach your full potential.


• We are committed to an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. If you require a reasonable accommodation related to accessibility during your application or interview, please contact [e-mail] or indicate this in your application.


• Please note that this mailbox is not monitored for general recruitment enquiries and should only be used for accessibility or accommodation-related requests (for example related to vision, hearing or neurodiversity).


• All requests are confidential and will not affect your candidacy.