Senior UI/UX Developer

Company Description

BETSOL is a cloud-first digital transformation and data management company offering products and IT services to enterprises in over 40 countries. BETSOL team holds several engineering patents, is recognized with industry awards, and BETSOL maintains a net promoter score that is 2x the industry average.

BETSOL’s open source backup and recovery product line, Zmanda (Zmanda.com), delivers up to 50% savings in total cost of ownership (TCO) and best-in-class performance.

BETSOL Global IT Services (BETSOL.com) builds and supports end-to-end enterprise solutions, reducing time-to-market for its customers.

BETSOL offices are set against the vibrant backdrops of Broomfield, Colorado and Bangalore, India.

We take pride in being an employee-centric organization, offering comprehensive health insurance, competitive salaries, 401K, volunteer programs, and scholarship opportunities. Office amenities include a fitness center, cafe, and recreational facilities.

Learn more at betsol.com

Job Description

Role Overview

We are seeking a Senior UI/UX Engineer to lead the design and front-end development of intuitive, engaging, and aesthetically pleasing user interfaces for our suite of AI-powered, cloud-native applications. This role sits at the intersection of design and development, requiring a deep understanding of user experience principles and the technical prowess to implement them effectively.

As a Senior UI/UX Engineer, you will collaborate closely with product managers, marketing, back-end developers, and AI/ML engineers to create seamless user experiences that drive user satisfaction and engagement.

Key Responsibilities

• User Research & Analysis:
   
  • Conduct interviews, surveys, and usability testing to gather insights into user needs and behaviors.
  • Develop personas and user journeys to inform design decisions.
     
• Design & Prototyping:
   
  • Create wireframes, mockups, and interactive prototypes using tools like Figma
  • Design and maintain responsive and adaptive user interfaces that function seamlessly across devices.
     
• Front-End Development:
   
  • Develop and implement high-quality, scalable front-end code using HTML, CSS (SASS/SCSS), and JavaScript/TypeScript.
  • Utilize modern frameworks such as React to build dynamic and responsive user interfaces.
  • Ensure accessibility (a11y) standards are met, making interfaces usable for all individuals, including those with disabilities.
     
• Collaboration & Leadership:
   
  • Work closely with cross-functional teams to translate business requirements into engaging user experiences.
  • Mentor junior full-stack and front-end developers, fostering a culture of continuous learning and improvement.
  • Participate in code reviews and design critiques, and contribute to the development of design systems and component libraries.
     
• Performance & Optimization:
   
  • Optimize interfaces for performance, ensuring fast load times and smooth interactions.
  • Implement best practices for usability, responsiveness, and cross-browser compatibility.
     

Required Skills & Experience

• 5+ years of professional experience in UI/UX design and front-end development, with a strong portfolio showcasing relevant work.
• Proficiency in HTML, CSS (SASS/SCSS), and JavaScript/TypeScript.
• Extensive experience with React and state management libraries such as Redux or Context API.
• Familiarity with version control systems like Git and collaborative workflows using platforms like GitHub.
• Experience integrating with RESTful APIs and working with back-end developers to define API requirements.
• Strong understanding of visual design principles, including typography, color theory, and layout.
• Experience creating and maintaining design systems and component libraries.
   

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in design, computer science, human-computer interaction, or a related field.
• Knowledge of user analytics tools such as Google Analytics.
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines and deployment tools for front-end builds.
• Understanding of backend/frontend architecture and basic API integration.
• Certification in UX design or front-end development.