Junior UX/UI Engineer

Squarepoint Capital
London, UK
1 day ago

Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Experience level
Starter
Working hours
Regular working hours

Tech stack

HTML JavaScript (Programming Language) Adobe InDesign Cascading Style Sheets (CSS) Web Development Design of User Interfaces Human-Computer Interaction TypeScript User-Centered Design ReactJS Information Technology Figma
+1 more
Front End Software Development

Job description

Position Overview: We’re looking for aJunior UX/UI Engineer- a hybrid creative technologist who combines strong design skills with a solid technical foundation in front-end development.In this role you will be working closely with the team to create intuitive experiences for our web-based trading and enterprise platforms. You’ll help bring complex, data rich interfaces to life in Figma and React. Your coding expertise will enable you to collaborate seamlessly with engineers, design with technical constraints in mind, and contribute to front-end development when needed.This is a fantastic opportunity to develop into a well-rounded UX/UI Engineer - deepening your UX/UI design expertise while building on your technical engineering skills. You’ll gain exposure to the full end-to-end product development process, from translating ideas into polished deliverables, iterating based on business feedback and technical constraints, through to QA before release - all within a fast-moving

Requirements

financial technology environment.Key responsibilities:Collaborate with the team to create new screens, workflows, and features in Figma, for both new and existing applicationsContribute to frontend codebase in React, translating designs into production ready codePartner with developers, product managers, analysts, and trading teams to refine designs and solve user problemsApply UX principles while balancing technical feasibility, accessibility, performance, and delivery timelinesContribute to and help maintain our design system componentsConduct QA testing on implemented designs to ensure they meet functional, visual, and usability requirementsRequired Qualifications:Bachelor’s degree in design, Computer Science, HCI, or related fieldWorking experience in Figma, with a portfolio showcasing process of designing and implementing web applicationsWorking experience in React, understanding of web development technologies (JavaScript/TypeScript, HTML, CSS)Familiarity with accessibility, usability and best UX practicesStrong collaboration and communication skillsAbility to manage tasks independently and handle multiple projectsWhy Join UsDirect mentorship from a UX/UI Designer with a hybrid Design + Engineering backgroundBuild expertise in both interface design and front-end engineeringWork on high impact applications used in a global trading environmentJoin a collaborative, technology driven organization with career flexibility

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