UI Engineer

SFE; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

SFE in Pittsburgh, PA is seeking a UI Engineer to design, develop, and maintain responsive, high-performance web applications using modern front-end technologies. You will collaborate with UX/UI designers, product owners, backend engineers, and QA in an Agile environment to deliver secure, accessible interfaces.

The role focuses on building reusable components, ensuring cross-browser compatibility, and delivering quality code through CI/CD practices.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in HTML5, CSS3/SASS/LESS, and modern JavaScript (ES6+).
• Experience with ReactJS, Angular, or VueJS and TypeScript.
• Familiarity with Git/GitHub, RESTful APIs, Webpack, Jest, and Cypress.
• Knowledge of UI/UX principles, WCAG accessibility, and design tools (Figma/Adobe XD/Sketch).

Responsibilities

• Translate wireframes and design mockups into clean, functional code.
• Build responsive interfaces optimized for multiple devices and browsers.
• Create reusable components and libraries for future use.
• Troubleshoot, test, and optimize application performance.
• Participate in code reviews and stay abreast of frontend trends.

Skills

UI/UX principles

Accessibility standards (WCAG)

Agile development

Cross-functional collaboration

Tools

ReactJS

Angular

VueJS

TypeScript

Git/GitHub

Webpack

Jest

Cypress

Figma

Adobe XD

Sketch

RESTful APIs

Job description

Section

Details

Job Title

UI Engineer

Job Type

Full Time

Client Location

Pittsburgh, PA

Work Arrangement

Onsite

Duration

Full Time

Pay Rate / Salary

$100-$120k/yr.

Job Summary

• UI Engineer with strong experience in designing, developing, and maintaining responsive, scalable, and high-performance web applications.
• Skilled in modern front-end technologies, component-based architecture, reusable UI components, API integration, state management, and responsive design.
• Experienced in collaborating with UX/UI designers, product owners, backend engineers, and QA teams to deliver secure, accessible, and user-friendly applications. Strong understanding of Agile development, performance optimization, cross-browser compatibility, and CI/CD practices.

Key Responsibilities

• Translate wireframes, user flows, and design mockups into clean, functional code.
• Build responsive interfaces optimized for multiple devices and browsers.
• Create reusable code components and libraries for future use.
• Troubleshoot, test, and optimize application performance.
• Participate in code reviews and stay up-to-date with emerging front-end trends

Required Qualifications

• Technical Stack: Proficiency in HTML5, CSS3/SASS/LESS, and modern JavaScript (ES6+).
• Frameworks: Experience with front-end frameworks like ReactJS, Angular, or VueJS, along with TypeScript.
• Tools & Workflow: Familiarity with Git/GitHub, RESTful APIs, Webpack, and testing tools (Jest, Cypress).
• Design Literacy: Understanding of UI/UX principles, accessibility standards (WCAG), and tools like Figma, Adobe XD, or Sketch.