User Experience Engineer

JR United Kingdom; Hounslow; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the UK is seeking a Creative Technologist / User Experience Engineer to enhance their user interfaces and drive user experience projects. The role involves both coding and design implementation, collaborating across teams to yield innovative solutions and improve products. Ideal candidates will have robust technical skills and a passion for user experience enhancements, working primarily from their London office with flexible home working options.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in designing, coding, testing, and maintaining software applications.
• Strong analytical skills to interpret data and solve problems.
• Experience with UX platforms like Android, iOS, and web.

Responsibilities

• UX project planning and execution, including leading stakeholder meetings.
• User experience engineering, implementing and updating user interfaces.
• Evaluating new technologies for feasibility and feedback to stakeholders.

Skills

Designing

Coding

Testing

Maintaining software applications

Analytical skills

Understanding of design principles

Prototyping

Effective communication

Job description

Role Title: Creative Technologist / User Experience Engineer

Location: London, UK (3 days onsite, 2 days WFH)

Responsibilities:

1. UX project planning and execution, including participating in or leading stakeholder meetings to inform project decisions.
2. User experience engineering, involving implementing and updating user interfaces through coding.
3. Design implementation, supporting or influencing product UX by developing concepts and engaging stakeholders.
4. Creating artifacts such as design documents to build consensus among team members and stakeholders.
5. Analyzing UX and technical issues, identifying risks, and developing solutions.
6. Configuring and updating computational design features through coding.
7. Serving as a technical liaison between engineers and designers.
8. Contributing to or managing projects that involve integrating UI components and developing new systems.
9. Evaluating new technologies for feasibility and providing feedback to stakeholders.
10. Developing tools to enhance team efficiency in design, communication, and execution.

Skills:

• Proficiency in designing, coding, testing, and maintaining software applications.
• Strong analytical skills to interpret data, identify opportunities, and solve problems.
• Knowledge of industry trends, product areas, and market developments.
• Understanding of design principles, accessibility standards, and best practices.
• Ability to craft compelling stories with data to influence stakeholders.
• Understanding of human behavior and usability principles.
• Proficiency in developing prototypes and technical documentation.
• Knowledge of product development processes and team roles.
• Effective meeting management and communication skills.
• Ability to analyze complex systems and support organizational priorities.
• Experience with UX platforms like Android, iOS, and web, and optimizing UI performance.
• Strong communication skills to influence and gather consensus using data and storytelling.