UI Architect

Big Switch Networks, Inc.; Mountain View (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading network technology company is looking for a talented UI Architect to design user interfaces for web-based applications across devices. In this role, you will collaborate with product and UX designers to implement designs and build compelling interfaces for existing services and new projects. Ideal candidates will have extensive experience with Java and J2EE, particularly in UI architecture and development, alongside a bachelor's in Computer Science or equivalent.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of Java / J2EE development experience.
• 7+ years of Java/J2EE UI architecture and development.
• 3+ years of experience building AJAX-style UI.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with product and UX designers to implement UX specifications.
• Prototype and develop novel user interfaces.
• Design and build interfaces for desktop and mobile screens.

Skills

Java

JavaScript

CSS

AJAX

HTML5

CSS3

UI Design

Education

BS degree in Computer Science

Masters degree or higher

Job description

Big Switch Networks (http://www.bigswitch.com) is looking for a talented UI Architect. This individual will collaborate with multiple teams to design and implement user interfaces for web-based interfaces across desktops and mobile devices. Our goal is to build compelling interfaces for existing services as well as for new projects under development. Creative new and experimental ideas are encouraged. Extraordinary candidates of any experience level will be considered.

Job Duties

• Work with product and UX designers to implement desired UX specifications
• Work with existing design teams to prototype and develop novel user interfaces
• Design and build interfaces for screens of all sizes, primarily desktop but including smart phone and tablet
• Creating a top notch user interface using Java UI technologies such as JavaScript, CSS, AJAX and other web 2.0 technologies
• Maintain a Java / J2EE based cross-application user experience consistency
• Server side programming to support client UI including authentication and database operations

Required

• BS degree in Computer Science or equivalent
• Experience building UI framework from scratch, including technology evaluation, selection, architecture and implementation
• 10+ years of Java / J2EE development
• 7+ years of Java/J2EE UI architecture and development with heavy CSS, JavaScript, and AJAX
• Knowledge of new standards such as HTML5 and CSS3
• 3+ years experience building AJAX-style UI
• Experience building web 2.0 user interfaces
• Experience with Java, J2EE, UI, JavaScript, AJAX, CSS, JSP, HTML, DHTML, J2SE, Java, JSON, XML, MVC, javascript, css, web services, J2EE, Java

Preferred

• Masters degree or higher, or equivalent commercial experience
• Experience managing individuals or being a team lead
• Experience building applications for Android or IOS
• Experience with OpenStack Horizon dashboard
• Multimodal UI design experience including audio and gesture input