UI/UX Senior Software Engineer

FIS; Jacksonville (TX); Hybrid; USD 99,000 - 168,000; Full time

Job summary

FIS is seeking a UI/UX Senior Software Engineer to join a hybrid team delivering fintech front-end solutions. You will code hands-on, solve problems, and collaborate across Product, Design, and Engineering to create scalable, accessible interfaces.

The role emphasizes translating Figma designs to robust UI using ReactJs, TypeScript, and modern CSS. You will contribute to a design system, participate in tests, and stay ahead of frontend trends in a collaborative fintech environment.

Qualifications

• 2-5+ years of frontend software engineering experience, preferably in SaaS or FinTech.
• Strong proficiency in ReactJs, TypeScript, and modern CSS/SCSS; knowledge of RESTful APIs.
• Interest in AI-assisted development tools and staying ahead of technology trends.
• Experience with design hand-off tools like Figma is a plus.
• Ability to analyze user flows, propose technical solutions, and deliver performant UI.

Responsibilities

• UI Implementation: build high-fidelity interfaces using a shared design system.
• UX & Product Thinking: collaborate with Product and Design to understand personas and pain points.
• Design System Fidelity: translate Figma designs into responsive layouts with tokens and shared styles.
• Accessibility & Quality: implement semantic markup, keyboard navigation, WCAG standards; thorough UI testing.
• Continuous Improvement: stay current with frontend trends and design system best practices to minimize UX regressions.

Skills

ReactJs

TypeScript

CSS/SCSS

REST APIs

Jest

Cypress

CI/CD

Git

Jira

Confluence

Figma

AWS

Kubernetes

Docker

Education

CS/Software Engineering/HCI degree

Tools

Jira

Confluence

Figma

AWS

Kubernetes

Docker

Job description

Job Description

We are FIS. Our technology powers the world’s economy and our teams bring innovation to life. We champion diversity to deliver the best products and solutions for our colleagues, clients and communities. If you’re ready to start learning, growing and making an impact with a career in fintech, we’d like to know: Are you FIS?

NOTE:

• This position is hybrid (3 days onsite) in our FIS Office locations in Chicago (Illinois), Milwaukee (Wisconsin) and Jacksonville (Florida).
• Current and future sponsorship not available for this position

About the Team:

We are the premiere digital transformation partner for financial institutions committed to the future of banking and to creating safe and personalized customer experiences that help people better manage their financial lives. Our fully integrated and flexible platform is built on years of digital lending experience, enabling digital agility within months and a full suite of end‑to‑end consumer, small business and embedded finance solutions that fit the way people want to bank.

FIS technology powers the world’s economy and our teams bring innovation to life. If you are ready to start learning, growing, and making an impact with a career in fintech, we encourage you to apply. Are you FIS?

About the Role:

As a UI/UX Senior Software Engineer, you’ll find yourself immersed in a dynamic and collaborative work environment. Your day will involve hands‑on coding, problem‑solving, and contributing to the development of cutting‑edge financial technology solutions. You’ll work closely with cross‑functional teams to understand requirements, design robust software, and implement scalable solutions to address complex challenges in the fintech landscape.

What You Will Be Doing:

• UI Implementation: Take ownership of building high‑fidelity, visually consistent interfaces using a shared design system, ensuring every feature aligns with our business objectives.
• UX & Product Thinking: Collaborate with Product and Design to understand user personas and pain points, identifying UX gaps or edge cases proactively to enhance the overall user journey.
• Design System Fidelity: Accurately translate Figma designs into responsive layouts using design tokens and shared styles, maintaining strict information hierarchy and visual alignment.
• Accessibility & Quality: Implement accessible markup (Semantic HTML, keyboard navigation, WCAG standards) and conduct thorough UI testing to ensure the reliability and performance of our front‑end.
• Continuous Improvement: Stay abreast of front‑end trends and design system best practices to avoid technical debt and minimize UX regressions like layout shifts or broken tab orders.

TECH STACK:

ReactJs, TypeScript, HTML5/CSS3, Styled Components, Figma, GraphQL, Storybook, Jest + Testing Library, Cypress, Nx, Jenkins, Git, Jira, Confluence, AWS, Kubernetes, Docker

What you Bring:

• Experience: A minimum of 2-5+ years of experience in front‑end software engineering, with a focus on SaaS or FinTech, is preferred.
• Technical Expertise: Strong proficiency in ReactJs , TypeScript , and modern CSS/SCSS , with a deep understanding of how to consume RESTful APIs. Familiarity with testing suites (Jest/Cypress) and CI/CD pipelines (Jenkins, Git) to deploy high‑quality UI is highly valued.
• Innovation & AI: A passion for innovation and a keen interest in staying ahead of the curve with emerging technologies (like AI-assisted development tools ). Proven ability to contribute to the development of forward‑thinking solutions.
• Tools of the Trade: Experience with Jira , Confluence , and Figma (or similar design hand‑off tools) is a plus!
• Problem‑Solving Skills: Ability to analyze complex user flows, propose effective technical solutions, and implement them with a focus on performance and maintainability.
• Collaborative Spirit: Excellent communication skills and the ability to articulate why a UI behaves a certain way, contributing to a positive and inclusive workplace culture.
• Education: A degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Human‑Computer Interaction, or a related field is preferred.

What We Offer You:

• A voice in the future of fintech.
• Continuous learning and development.
• Collaborative work environment.
• Opportunities to give back.
• Competitive salary and benefits.

FIS is committed to providing its employees with an exciting career opportunity and competitive compensation. The pay range for this full‑time position is $99,040.00 - $168,380.00 and reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hire salaries for this position based on the posted role, level, and location. Within the range, actual individual starting pay is determined by additional factors, including job‑related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Any changes in work location will also impact actual individual starting pay. Please consult with your recruiter about the specific salary range for your preferred location during the hiring process.

Privacy Statement

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EEOC Statement

FIS is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, genetic information, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other protected characteristics. The EEO is the Law poster is available here supplement document available here.

Sourcing Model

Recruitment at FIS works primarily on a direct sourcing model; a relatively small portion of our hiring is through recruitment agencies. FIS does not accept resumes from recruitment agencies which are not on the preferred supplier list and is not responsible for any related fees for resumes submitted to job postings, our employees, or any other part of our company.

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