UI/UX Developer - Expert

The final salary or hourly wage, as applicable, paid to each candidate/applicant for this position is ultimately dependent on a variety of factors, including, but not limited to, the candidate’s/applicant’s qualifications, skills, and level of experience as well as the geographical location of the position.Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Sponsorship not available.Our client is seeking a UI/UX Developer – Expert in Richmond, VA.Role DescriptionThe UI/UX Developer is responsible for the development and execution of HTML/CSS/JavaScript content implemented on third-party, partner websites while maintaining consideration of the partners’ interface and brand guidelines. This role requires problem solving, troubleshooting code, and tackling day-to-day challenges while working in a collaborative environment. Additionally, the role requires seeking best practices and sharing knowledge with others. This role supports efforts including implementations, enhancements, optimization activities and ongoing maintenance. This role also supports meeting and exceeding Incremental Revenue and Client Satisfaction targets within the broader Optimization program.• Technical development of UI/UX experiences for integrated partner offers• Contribute to the development of the creative culture, internal tools, and quality standards• Responsible for creating interactive marketing templates to be utilized in the presentation of insurance content implemented on partner websites• Create mock-ups and visual prototypes as required• Must keep current with new browser standards, specifications, versions, capabilities & limitations as it relates to responsive web development and mobile app development• Act as a subject matter expert for HTML/CSS/JavaScript needs and have working knowledge of XML/JSON for partner integrations• Contribute to an Agile project team to help understand and document client code requirements, estimate work, and extend existing solutions• Effectively manage and communicate code- and design-related topics to both internal and client facing stakeholders• Collaborate and iterate seamlessly with other disciplines within the design organization to generate ideas, concepts, reusable code, and consistent user experiences to aid in advanced testing and optimization techniques• Organize and communicate task status clearly in daily scrum (self-organizing teams) while keeping functional head routinely informed on general progress and strategic initiatives• May perform other duties as assigned.Skills & Requirements• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Web Design & Development, Interactive Media, Advertising or related field. 4+ years of prior relevant experience. Additional experience in the specialty in lieu of degree also considered• Must possess a deep understanding in related creative tracks: design, interactive development and user experience, including responsive design• Portfolio of design work• 4+ years experience in a wide range of HTML/CSS editing tools and environments• 4+ years experience creating custom CSS frameworks or extending frameworks like Bootstrap• Design proficiency in Adobe Creative Cloud• Ability to work within a hybrid Agile environment• Excellent analytical and process-oriented skills
• 4+ years experience gathering user requirements and developing against mock-ups and prototypes of user experiences.• Experience with prototyping tools such as Adobe XD, Figma, or similar• Knowledge of iOS and Android native and hybrid application integration• Understanding of modern JavaScript based frameworks, such as Angular and React• Understanding of practical application of current WCAG 2.1 AA-level guidelines• Knowledge of WSDL, web services, JavaScript, and jQuery for web applications• Knowledge of e-commerce best practices, purchase path optimization, and/or behavioral economicsBenefits/Other CompensationThis position is a contract/temporary role where Hays offers you the opportunity to enroll in full medical benefits, dental benefits, vision benefits, 401K and Life Insurance ($20,000 benefit).Why Hays?You will be working with a professional recruiter who has intimate knowledge of the industry and market trends. Your Hays recruiter will lead you through a thorough screening process in order to understand your skills, experience, needs, and drivers. You will also get support on resume writing, interview tips, and career planning, so when there’s a position you really want, you’re fully prepared to get it.Nervous about an upcoming interview? Unsure how to write a new resume?Visit the Hays Career Advice section to learn top tips to help you stand out from the crowd when job hunting.Hays is committed to building a thriving culture of diversity that embraces people with different backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences. We believe that the more inclusive we are, the better we serve our candidates, clients, and employees. We are an equal employment opportunity employer, and we comply with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination based on race, color, creed, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, veteran status, marital status, genetic information, HIV-positive status, as well as any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. One of Hays’ guiding principles is ‘do the right thing’.We also believe that actions speak louder than words.In that regard, we train our staff on ensuring inclusivity throughout the entire recruitment process and counsel our clients on these principles. If you have any questions about Hays or any of our processes, please contact us.In accordance with applicable federal, state, and local law protecting qualified individuals with known disabilities, Hays will attempt to reasonably accommodate those individuals unless doing so would create an undue hardship on the company. Any qualified applicant or consultant with a disability who requires an accommodation in order to perform the essential functions of the job should call or text 813.336.5570.Drug testing may be required; please contact a recruiter for more information.#LI-DNI#1163710 - Caroline Inderlied