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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # UI/UX Senior Software Engineer - **Company:** FIS, Inc. - **Location:** Chicago, IL, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $99,040.0 - $168,380.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** JavaScript (Programming Language), Artificial Intelligence, Amazon Web Services, Confluence, JIRA, HTML5, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Software as a Service, Design of User Interfaces, Human-Computer Interaction, Semantic HTML, Software Engineering, Software Testing Automation Framework, TypeScript, User Interface Testing, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, ReactJS, Cypress (Programming Language), Technical Debt, Git, Kubernetes, Information Technology, Figma, Graphql, Software Coding, Restful APIs, Docker, Jenkins - **Published:** August 21, 2026 - **Apply:** https://diversityjobs.com/main/sendform/8/8/28176/1/18024139?backUrl=%2Fcareer%2F18024139%2FUi-Ux-Senior-Software-Engineer-Illinois-Chicago ## About the Role * 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. ## Description 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., * 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. 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