Front End Engineer

Front End Engineer (UX Focus) Location: Charlotte, NC (Hybrid: Tuesdays & Wednesdays in-office) | Relocation is welcome Experience Level: Mid-to-Senior (5+ years), * Design with Code: Lead the UX design for modern applications by building and prototyping directly within the codebase.

• Component Development: Translate design system requirements into reusable, scalable, and production-ready UI components that perfectly align implementation with design intent.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with UX, product, engineering, and technical product owner teams to ensure consistency, responsiveness, and highly intuitive user experiences.
• Team Mentorship: Help the existing UX team get comfortable with frontend development concepts. Mentor, pair-program, and guide others through new tools, processes, and evolving best practices.
• Agile Workflow: Work comfortably directly in codebases, version control repositories, and collaborative engineering workflows.

• Frontend Frameworks: Professional experience with modern Angular (experience with the latest versions, e.g., v19/v20, is highly preferred) and/or React. Note: We are willing to support your transition to the latest Angular versions if your foundation in modern JavaScript frameworks is strong.
• Core Web Technologies: Strong expertise in TypeScript, HTML5, CSS3, and responsive web development.
• UX Principles: Deep understanding of UX design principles, usability heuristics, and modern interaction patterns.
• Experience Level: 5+ years of professional experience in frontend engineering and UX design.

Preferred Qualifications

• A background that started in UX Design before transitioning into software engineering.
• Prior experience working in startup environments, demonstrating high adaptability and a proactive mindset.
• Demonstrated experience building reusable components within a formalized design system or component library.

Soft Skills & Culture Fit

• Excellent Communicator: Strong verbal and written communication skills, with a heavy emphasis on patience and collaborative problem-solving.
• Adaptable: A flexible mindset that thrives as UX and front-end development practices naturally evolve.
• Empathetic Guide: A genuine interest in helping peers level up their technical skills and bridging the communication gap between design and engineering.