Java UI/UX Developer W2 Only

Encore Consulting Services; United States; Remote; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Encore Consulting Services seeks a Java UI/UX Developer to build intuitive, accessible interfaces on top of Java-based services. This remote role in the United States requires collaboration with product managers, designers, and backend engineers to turn wireframes into production applications.

You will shape front-end standards, ensure WCAG accessibility, and contribute to UI and coding best practices while mentoring junior developers and participating in agile ceremonies.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of software development experience with significant hands-on Java (Java 11+)
• Strong front-end skills: HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript/TypeScript
• Experience with a modern front-end framework (React/Angular/Vue)
• Experience building and consuming RESTful APIs with Spring or Spring Boot
• Solid understanding of UX principles, responsive design, and accessibility standards
• Experience working from design mockups and prototypes (Figma/Adobe XD/Sketch)
• Familiarity with Git, CI/CD pipelines, and agile development
• Experience with unit and UI testing (JUnit/Jest/Cypress/Selenium)
• Strong written and verbal communication for a distributed team

Responsibilities

• Design and build responsive, accessible web interfaces that connect to Java back-end services and REST APIs
• Translate wireframes and design systems into reusable UI components
• Develop and maintain Java back-end features (Spring Boot) to support UI functionality
• Collaborate with UX designers on user flows and usability improvements
• Optimize performance, load times, and cross-browser compatibility
• Ensure accessibility standards (WCAG 2.1 AA, Section 508)
• Write unit, integration, and end-to-end tests for front-end and back-end code
• Take part in code reviews, sprint planning, and agile ceremonies
• Mentor junior developers and contribute to UI and coding best practices
• Troubleshoot and resolve production issues across the stack

Skills

Frontend development

UI/UX design

Java back-end

REST APIs

Accessibility (WCAG)

Prototyping tools (Figma)

Git & CI/CD

Testing (JUnit, Jest)

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/related field

Tools

Spring Boot

React/Angular/Vue

Figma/Design tools

Git

Docker

Kubernetes

AWS/Azure/GCP

CI/CD

Job description

Java UI/UX Developer (Remote, USA)

Location: Remote (United States)

Level: Mid-level, 10+ years of experience

About the Role

We are looking for an experienced Java UI/UX Developer to build intuitive, accessible, high-performing user interfaces on top of Java-based services. You will work with product managers, designers, and backend engineers to turn requirements and wireframes into polished production applications, and you will help shape front-end standards for the team.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and build responsive, accessible web interfaces that connect to Java back-end services and REST APIs
• Translate wireframes, prototypes, and design systems (Figma or similar) into clean, reusable UI components
• Develop and maintain Java back-end features (Spring Boot) to support UI functionality
• Collaborate with UX designers on user flows, usability improvements, and design feedback
• Optimize application performance, load times, and cross-browser and cross-device compatibility
• Ensure compliance with accessibility standards (WCAG 2.1 AA, Section 508)
• Write unit, integration, and end-to-end tests for front-end and back-end code
• Take part in code reviews, sprint planning, and agile ceremonies
• Mentor junior developers and contribute to UI and coding best practices
• Troubleshoot and resolve production issues across the stack

Required Qualifications

• 10+ years of software development experience, with significant hands‑on Java experience (Java 11+)
• Strong front-end skills: HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript/TypeScript
• Experience with a modern front-end framework such as React, Angular, or Vue
• Experience building and consuming RESTful APIs, with Spring or Spring Boot
• Solid understanding of UX principles, responsive design, and accessibility standards
• Experience working from design mockups and prototypes (Figma, Adobe XD, or Sketch)
• Familiarity with Git, CI/CD pipelines, and agile development
• Experience with unit and UI testing (JUnit, Jest, Cypress, or Selenium)
• Strong written and verbal communication skills for a distributed team

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with design systems and component libraries
• Knowledge of SQL and NoSQL databases (PostgreSQL, MongoDB)
• Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Platform) and containers (Docker, Kubernetes)
• Experience with JSF, Thymeleaf, or other Java UI technologies
• Exposure to user research, usability testing, or A/B testing
• Experience in [industry, e.g., healthcare, finance, government]
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Human-Computer Interaction, or equivalent experience

Work Environment

• Fully remote within the United States, with overlap with [time zone, e.g., Eastern] business hours
• Must be authorized to work in the U.S. [without sponsorship / sponsorship available]
• [Equipment, home office stipend, or other remote details]