UX Developer

As a UX Developer at Ping Identity, you'll take ownership of internal front-end libraries and collaborate closely with UX designers and various development teams to ensure a seamless implementation of UX designs. You'll also be expected to debug and triage issues, translate design mockups into clean code, and leverage your experience to guide architectural decisions while mentoring fellow developers.

To qualify as a UX Developer at Ping Identity, you should have at least 3 years of experience in front-end development, coupled with advanced skills in HTML, CSS, and JavaScript. Proficiency in React, experience writing Unit Tests, familiarity with version control via Git, and strong communication skills are also crucial for success in this role.

At Ping Identity, we truly value and invest in the professional growth of our UX Developers. We offer opportunities for education reimbursement, mentorship from experienced developers, and a collaborative work environment that encourages exploration and learning. Moreover, our commitment to employee resource groups fosters a sense of belonging and engagement.

The company culture at Ping Identity is built on respect for individuality and fostering a collaborative environment. UX Developers can expect a supportive atmosphere where diversity is celebrated, work-life balance is promoted, and team bonding is encouraged through regular events and initiatives, all contributing to a thriving workplace experience.

As a UX Developer at Ping Identity, you will work with a variety of front-end technologies, including HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and React. Familiarity with build tools like Webpack and Vite, along with experience in CI pipelines for automated testing and deployment, will also enhance your contributions to projects.

In your response, focus on specific frameworks you've worked with, including React. Discuss projects where you implemented these frameworks, detailing your role and challenges faced. Mention the impact of your work on overall project success and user experience.

Emphasize the development practices you use, such as writing clean, modular code, conducting code reviews, and running automated tests. Highlight how these practices have led to fewer bugs and improved collaboration in previous experiences.

Share a specific instance where you partnered with designers to bring a project to life, detailing how you communicated your technical insights and how you balanced the design vision with technical constraints to achieve successful outcomes.

Discuss the debug tools you use across different browsers, such as Developer Tools. Stress the importance of understanding browser differences and how you've resolved issues in the past by meticulously testing and isolating problems step by step.

Talk about your proactive efforts in keeping your skills fresh, such as attending conferences, participating in coding boot camps, engaging with online communities, and regularly reading blogs or articles to remain informed of emerging technologies.

Identify key qualities that make for an effective mentor, including patience and clear communication. Share your experiences in guiding junior developers on coding principles, providing constructive feedback, and fostering their growth through hands-on practice.

Emphasize that you view teamwork as crucial to success. Discuss how collaboration among cross-functional teams—like UX and product management—has improved project outcomes and how you’ve facilitated effective communication among team members.

Focus on a project with significant challenges, be it technical, deadline-related, or stakeholder issues. Highlight your problem-solving process, showing how you addressed obstacles, adapted to changing requirements, and ultimately achieved project goals.

Discuss your familiarity with testing frameworks like Jest or React Testing Library and your approach to unit testing. Explain how testing is tied to ensuring quality and reliability in your projects, and give examples of how it has benefitted your previous work.

Articulate how you perceive design quality and detail. Discuss how a strong appreciation for design aesthetics helps you create visually appealing, user-friendly interfaces, ensuring that your coding effectively embodies the intended design vision.