User Experience Engineer

JR United Kingdom; Northampton; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is searching for a Creative Technologist / User Experience Engineer to spearhead UX project planning and execution. This role requires proficiency in developing and maintaining software applications, alongside the ability to influence through compelling storytelling with data. The successful candidate will work closely with engineers and designers in a hybrid work environment, contributing to project meetings and the development of user-centric designs.

Qualifications

• Experience in UX project planning and execution.
• Ability to analyze UX and technical issues, identify risks.

Responsibilities

• Lead project meetings and provide technical input.
• Implement, develop, and update user interfaces through coding.
• Evaluate new technologies for feasibility.

Skills

Proficiency in designing, coding, testing, and maintaining software applications

Strong analytical skills

Knowledge of industry trends

Understanding of design principles

Ability to craft compelling stories with data

Understanding of human behavior and usability principles

Proficiency in developing prototypes

Knowledge of product development processes

Ability to lead meetings, set agendas

System-level problem analysis

Technical knowledge of UX platforms

Excellent communication skills

Job description

Role Title: Creative Technologist / User Experience Engineer

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

Responsibilities:

• UX project planning and execution
• Participate in or lead project meetings with stakeholders to provide technical input on user experience development
• User experience engineering: implement, develop, and update user interfaces through coding
• Design implementation: support or influence product UX by developing concepts and engaging stakeholders
• Create artifacts for consensus building such as design documents and specifications
• Analyze UX and technical issues, identify risks, and develop solutions
• Configure and update computational design features through coding
• Serve as a technical liaison between engineers and designers
• Contribute to user experience systems by integrating UI components and leading component system development
• Evaluate new technologies for feasibility and provide feedback
• Develop tools to improve team efficiency in design, execution, and communication

Skills:

• Proficiency in designing, coding, testing, and maintaining software applications
• Strong analytical skills for data-driven decision making and identifying opportunities
• Knowledge of industry trends, product areas, and technology developments
• Understanding of design principles, accessibility standards (e.g., WCAG), 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 specifications
• Knowledge of product development processes and cross-functional roles
• Ability to lead meetings, set agendas, and drive decisions
• System-level problem analysis and understanding of interrelated components
• Technical knowledge of UX platforms (Android, iOS, web) and performance optimization
• Excellent communication skills and ability to influence through storytelling