Senior UX Engineer

The Senior UX Engineer at ATPCO plays a pivotal role in delivering customer-centered interfaces by driving front-end development on key applications. Responsibilities include creating innovative prototypes, designing components for the in-house design system, and mentoring junior engineers. As a key team player, you will collaborate closely with full-stack engineers, UX designers, and product managers to ensure that user needs are prioritized throughout the software development process.

Candidates for the Senior UX Engineer position at ATPCO should have at least 5 years of experience in front-end engineering. Expertise in JavaScript, Typescript, HTML, and CSS is essential, along with familiarity with modern JavaScript frameworks like Angular or React. A strong understanding of user experience principles, human-computer interaction, and experience with cloud application development are also important qualifications for this role.

As a Senior UX Engineer at ATPCO, you will work with a variety of front-end technologies including JavaScript, Typescript, HTML, and CSS, as well as modern libraries like Angular, React, Svelte, Solid, or Vue. You’ll also engage with design system tools and apply contemporary design principles. Keeping up-to-date with tech trends and experimenting with new technologies will also be part of your job, enhancing our UX engineering practices.

ATPCO values professional development and offers ample opportunities for growth to Senior UX Engineers. Mentoring junior engineers, sharing best practices through code reviews, and collaborating across teams will help you expand your experience and leadership skills. Furthermore, staying current with industry trends and technologies can facilitate your career advancement within the company.

The Senior UX Engineer at ATPCO ensures a user-centered approach by advocating for end-users through every stage of the software development process. This includes collaborating with UX designers and researchers to gather feedback, designing prototypes that reflect user needs, and articulating technical feasibility impacts to ensure that all stakeholders have a clear understanding of user expectations.

In your response, focus on specific technologies you've worked with, emphasizing JavaScript, Typescript, HTML, and CSS. Discuss projects where you've utilized modern JavaScript frameworks, detailing your contributions and the impact your work had on overall user experience.

Explain your process for gathering user feedback and incorporating it into your prototypes. Highlight any tools or methodologies you use, such as usability testing or user personas, that help ensure user needs are central to your design.

Discuss your knowledge of design systems, including any you've directly contributed to. Emphasize your understanding of design consistency, reusable components, and how a well-established design system streamlines the development process.

Share the resources you regularly consume, such as blogs, podcasts, or industry conferences, and discuss your approach to continuous learning, such as experimenting with new technologies or participating in relevant communities.

Describe a specific challenge, illustrating your problem-solving process. Focus on the outcome and what you learned, emphasizing your analytical skills and ability to collaborate with team members.

Explain your communication style and how you work to ensure that all voices are heard in the development process. Highlight the importance of feedback loops and how collaboration ultimately improves the product.

Discuss best practices you adhere to, such as code reviews, writing documentation, and utilizing design patterns. Mention the importance of writing automated tests to ensure quality and facilitate future changes.

Talk about how you encourage juniors to ask questions and seek help, provide regular feedback during code reviews, and share resources or insights to help them grow in their roles.

Share your perspective on the value of feedback, emphasizing your openness to constructive criticism. Discuss how you take feedback on board to improve your work and support the project's success.

Reflect on your passion for creating user-centered solutions and the impact of your work on users. Discuss how mentoring and collaborating with a diverse team contributes to your fulfillment in this role.