Senior UX/UI Developer (Banking Industry)

Agileit IT consultancy; Manila; Hybrid; PHP 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Agileit IT consultancy seeks a Senior UX/UI Developer to design intuitive digital banking experiences across web and mobile. You will lead UX research, create end-to-end designs, and ensure accessibility while collaborating with product, analytics, and engineering teams.

The role focuses on translating business needs into user-centered journeys, building design systems, and delivering high-fidelity prototypes in a fast-paced banking environment, with a hybrid Manila-based setup.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Design, HCI, CS, IT, or related field.
• Minimum 6 years of UX/UI experience including banking/fintech context.
• Strong portfolio showing end-to-end UX/UI work across web and mobile.
• Expert in Figma, Adobe Creative Suite, and design systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead UX research, usability testing, interviews and journey mapping.
• Translate requirements into flows, wireframes, and high-fidelity designs.
• Create personas, service blueprints, and customer journey maps.
• Design responsive, accessible web and mobile interfaces.
• Collaborate with engineering to implement designs and maintain UI standards.

Skills

UX research

Wireframing

Prototyping

Design systems

Figma

Adobe Creative Suite

HTML5

CSS3/SCSS

JavaScript

React.js

Agile/Scrum

Accessibility

Education

Bachelor's degree in Design/ HCI/ CS

Tools

Figma

Adobe Creative Suite

Wireframing tools

Prototyping tools

Job description

Job Description – Senior UX/UI

Developer (Banking Industry)

Position: Senior UX/UI Developer
Location: Hybrid (Manila, Philippines)
Employment Type: Full-Time, Contract
Industry: Banking / Financial Services
Experience Required: Minimum 6 years of UX/UI Development experience, with banking or financial services industry experience

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Senior UX/UI Developer to design and deliver intuitive, secure, and customer-centric digital banking experiences. The ideal candidate has a strong background in UX research, interface design, and front-end implementation, combined with a deep understanding of banking products, regulatory considerations, and digital customer journeys.

You will work closely with Product Managers, Business Analysts, Developers, and Stakeholders to create world-class digital experiences across web and mobile banking platforms.

Key Responsibilities

User Experience (UX)

• Conduct user research, usability testing, customer interviews, and journey mapping.

• Translate business requirements into user flows, wireframes, prototypes, and design concepts.

• Identify pain points and improve digital banking experiences based on customer insights and analytics.

• Create and maintain user personas, service blueprints, and customer journey maps.

• Advocate for user-centred design principles throughout the product lifecycle.

User Interface (UI)

• Design modern, responsive, and accessible interfaces for web and mobile applications.

• Create high-fidelity mockups and interactive prototypes using design tools such as Figma.

• Develop and maintain design systems, component libraries, and UI standards.

• Ensure visual consistency across all banking digital channels.

• Apply accessibility and usability best practices.

Development & Collaboration

• Collaborate with engineering teams to ensure accurate implementation of designs.

• Translate approved UI designs into reusable front-end components.

• Participate in Agile ceremonies including sprint planning, grooming, and retrospectives.

• Work closely with QA teams to validate user experience and interface quality.

• Support continuous improvement of digital products through analytics and user feedback.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Design, Human-Computer Interaction, Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field.

• Minimum 6 years of experience as a UX/UI Developer.

• Minimum 3 years of experience within Banking, Financial Services, FinTech, or Digital Payments environments.

• Strong portfolio demonstrating end-to-end UX/UI projects.

• Expert knowledge of:

  • Figma

  • Adobe Creative Suite

  • Wireframing and prototyping tools

  • Design Systems

  • Responsive Design

• Proficiency in:

  • HTML5

  • CSS3 / SCSS

  • JavaScript

  • React.js or similar modern front-end frameworks

• Experience working within Agile/Scrum environments.

• Strong understanding of accessibility standards and usability principles.

• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with:

  • Mobile banking applications

  • Internet banking platforms

  • Digital onboarding and KYC journeys

  • Loan origination systems

  • Wealth management platforms

  • Payment and transaction platforms

• Familiarity with banking regulations, security requirements, and compliance standards.

• Experience working with enterprise design systems.

• Knowledge of analytics tools such as Google Analytics, Hotjar, or similar platforms.

• Experience designing for multi-country or regional banking environments.

Key Competencies

• Customer-centric mindset

• Strong visual design capabilities

• Problem-solving and analytical thinking

• Attention to detail

• Stakeholder engagement

• Collaboration and teamwork

• Adaptability in fast-paced environments

• Excellent presentation and communication skills

Nice-to-Have

• Experience working remotely with global teams.

• Background in digital transformation projects within banking.

• Experience with AI-driven banking interfaces or conversational experiences.

• Certification in UX Design, Human-Centred Design, or related disciplines.

Success Measures

The successful candidate will:

• Deliver intuitive and highly usable banking experiences.

• Improve customer satisfaction and digital adoption metrics.

• Reduce friction in critical banking journeys.

• Ensure design consistency across platforms.

• Partner effectively with business and technology teams to accelerate product delivery.

Location Requirement: Candidate must be based in Metro Manila or nearby regions in the Philippines and be able to work hybrid while collaborating with regional and international stakeholders.