Ux Engineer - Principal

Summary

Join Sagent's dynamic UX Engineering team as a UX Engineer Principal and contribute to the development and enhancement of our sophisticated mortgage servicing systems. Leverage your expertise in front-end development, design systems, and responsive design to create world-class products. Collaborate with engineers and designers to ensure seamless integration and optimize user experiences. Contribute to multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment, while maintaining and advancing your knowledge of cutting-edge tools and technologies. This role requires a strong background in UX Engineering, proficiency in various technologies, and excellent communication skills. Sagent offers a comprehensive benefits package, including remote work options and various perks.

Requirements

• Completion of four years of college in a relevant discipline and 10 years of experience in a related field. Experience will be considered in lieu of a degree
• Expertise in front-end development languages such as HTML, CSS, and JavaScript, primarily React and TypeScript
• Expertise with modern CSS frameworks such as CSS Modules, Emotion (CSS-in-JS) or Tailwind
• Expertise in design systems and component libraries for building scalable solutions
• Experience with Enterprise or SaaS-based solutions
• Strong understanding of responsive and mobile-first design principles
• Experience implementing responsive web design to enhance the user experience across various devices and screen sizes
• Knowledge of accessibility standards and best practices (e.g., WCAG, ARIA)
• Experience with Figma and converting Figma designs to code
• Experience with testing frameworks like Jest, Storybook, Playwright, Cypress, or Chromatic for UI testing
• Strong debugging and performance optimization skills
• Experience with version control systems like Azure DevOps Repos or GitHub
• Experience with Azure DevOps Boards or Jira
• Experience with Bit.dev
• Familiarity with backend technologies or APIs to understand end-to-end integration
• Knowledge of engineering operations such as coding standards, technical performance management, security, change management, release management and regulatory controls
• Passion for creating intuitive and efficient user interfaces
• Ability to collaborate closely with UX designers and product managers and implement their vision faithfully
• Experience with communication tools like Microsoft Teams or Slack
• Customer-focused mindset with a commitment to customer success
• Strong written, verbal, and presentation communication skills
• Excellent client-facing and internal communication skills with all levels of staff and management
• Ability to remain focused in a fast-paced, dynamic environment

Responsibilities

• Leveraging and enhancing the company's brand by creating and maintaining world-class products
• Utilizing best practices to ensure the delivery of scalable, performant, and accessible front-end solutions across all products
• Translating UX designs and requirements into functional, front-end code
• Creating, maintaining, and implementing design systems and reusable components following industry and internal standards
• Collaborating with engineers to ensure seamless integration of design system and UX components
• Optimizing user experiences for performance, accessibility, and responsiveness
• Creating and maintaining documentation to effectively communicate guidelines and ensure consistency across products
• Conducting technical feasibility assessments of proposed design solutions
• Debugging and troubleshooting issues related to user interface functionality
• Participating in usability testing to gather insights for improving interactions
• Participating in both pair programming, design and code reviews, iterating quickly in a fast-paced, start-up like environment
• Contributing to delivery of multiple projects and initiatives simultaneously
• Collaborating with peers and leaders in various time zones
• Providing support and assistance to members of product, design, engineering, program, and implementation teams
• Maintaining and advancing knowledge on new, evolving and cutting-edge tools and technologies
• Contributing and adhering to standards and best practices established for UX Engineering
• Ensuring activities and progress is updated and maintained in Azure DevOps thoroughly, accurately, and timely
• Performing other related duties as required by management

Benefits

• Remote/Hybrid workplace options
• Health Benefits
• Unlimited Flexible Time Off
• Family Planning Services
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Paid Family Leave
• 401(k) Matching
• Pet Insurance
• LinkedIn Learning
• Virtual Social Experiences
• Career Pathing
• Focus Time Fridays