User Experience jobs in United States

Doodle Labs is a fast-growing technology company at the forefront of robotics and defense innovation. We build mission-critical communication systems that enable autonomous systems to operate in challenging environments. Our solutions are deployed worldwide in defense, industrial, and commercial applications, providing robust connectivity in demanding conditions.

We are seeking a Senior Frontend Application Developer to design, develop, and optimize the user interface for a cross-platform mobile application, ensuring exceptional usability, performance, and responsiveness.

About the Job

The Senior Frontend Application Developer will lead the development of user interfaces for mobile and web applications. This role includes optimizing the frontend architecture for scalability, enhancing UI/UX, and integrating with backend services and app store deployment processes. The ideal candidate will be experienced in cross-platform frontend frameworks, CI/CD automation, and collaborating with cross-functional teams.

What You’ll Do

1. Design and Develop User Interfaces

• Build high-performance, user-friendly interfaces for iOS, Android, and web platforms.

• Implement UI/UX enhancements that improve the user experience and support seamless navigation and responsiveness.

• Develop and maintain reusable components to ensure consistent design and functionality.

2. Optimize Frontend Architecture

• Refactor existing frontend codebase to improve structure, performance, and maintainability.

• Modularize components for better scalability and ease of testing.

• Streamline the frontend build process for faster development and deployment.

3. Deploy and Maintain Applications

• Manage app deployment and updates to iOS and Android app stores.

• Monitor app store feedback and address user concerns and approval issues.

• Ensure compliance with app store guidelines and performance benchmarks.

4. Implement CI/CD and Test Automation

• Establish automated CI/CD pipelines for frontend testing and deployment.

• Integrate testing tools and frameworks to improve release reliability.

• Continuously improve deployment efficiency and quality through automation.

5. Collaborate Across Teams

• Partner with backend engineers to integrate APIs and data services.

• Work closely with product managers and designers to ensure UI/UX goals are met.

• Coordinate with QA teams to ensure thorough test coverage and performance validation.

6. Deliver Key Milestones

• First 30 Days: Onboard into the team, understand the architecture and existing codebase, and deliver minor UI/UX enhancements or bug fixes.

• First 60 Days: Deliver 1–2 new major frontend features, refactor critical sections of the frontend, and implement foundational CI/CD processes.

• First 90 Days: Take full ownership of the frontend architecture, finalize CI/CD and automated testing, and deploy a new version of the app with high performance and minimal bugs.

Who You Are

• Experienced Frontend Engineer: Proven experience with mobile and web UI development across multiple platforms.

• Performance Optimizer: Deep understanding of optimizing frontend performance, scalability, and maintainability.

• UX-Focused Builder: Skilled in translating UX designs into intuitive and responsive UI components.

• Cross-Functional Collaborator: Works well with backend, QA, and product teams to bring features to life.

• Automation Enthusiast: Passion for streamlining development with CI/CD, testing, and build automation.

Why Join Us?

• Impact: Build and shape a cutting-edge product that supports autonomous systems in critical applications.

• Innovation: Work at the intersection of software, hardware, and connectivity.

• Growth: Take ownership of frontend architecture and grow your skills in a fast-paced environment.

• Collaboration: Work closely with a diverse and driven global team.

Required Qualifications

• Education: Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.

• Experience:

• 3+ years in frontend development, preferably with experience in cross-platform mobile frameworks and CI/CD implementation.

• Proficiency in HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and modern JavaScript frameworks/libraries (React, Angular, or Vue.js).

• Experience with cross-platform mobile development using React Native, Flutter, or similar technologies.

• Familiarity with API integration and asynchronous programming.

• Understanding of responsive design principles and mobile-first development.

• Knowledge of build tools (Webpack, Babel, etc.), version control (Git), and debugging techniques.

• Experience with embedded devices and networking will be advantageous

Are you ready to build sleek, scalable, and high-performing applications? Join Doodle Labs and help shape the future of connected systems.