About the role
We are looking for an experienced and innovative Senior UI Engineer to lead multiple project teams in the design, development, and implementation of complex software applications and platforms.
As a Senior UI Engineer, you will play a critical role in guiding the technical direction, managing relationships with internal and external development partners, and ensuring that all design and development activities align with high-quality standards. You will also mentor less-experienced engineers, drive innovation through the integration of new technologies, and serve as a key leader across cross-functional teams.
What the role offers:
Lead multiple project teams of UI engineers, overseeing all stages of design and development, including solution architecture, coding, testing, and integration.
Manage relationships with both internal and outsourced development teams, ensuring collaboration and adherence to timelines and quality standards.
Review and evaluate project designs to ensure compliance with application design and development guidelines, providing feedback to improve quality and reduce risk.
Serve as a domain expert for UI engineering, providing leadership and insight on cross-organizational projects.
Drive innovation by integrating new technologies and methodologies into software development processes, ensuring that UI solutions are cutting-edge and scalable.
Represent the UI engineering team in cross-functional initiatives and complex projects, providing input throughout all phases of development.
Design and develop high-performance UI components and frameworks, ensuring their seamless integration into overall product architecture.
Analyze design requirements and translate them into actionable development items, negotiating priorities and scope with stakeholders.
Collaborate with product managers, architects, and other engineering leaders to align project goals with business requirements.
Provide regular status updates on design progress, development milestones, and issue resolution to senior management.
Drive full-stack development across various technologies, ensuring a seamless end-to-end user experience.
Mentor and guide less-experienced engineers, helping them grow technically and providing advice on career development.
Advocate for and implement best practices for UI development, including design standards, UX guidelines, and continuous integration/delivery processes.
What you need to Succeed:
UI Development Expertise: Extensive hands-on experience in building complex UI components using HTML5, CSS, JavaScript/TypeScript, and modern UI frameworks (Angular preferred).
Cross-Platform & Full-Stack Knowledge: Experience developing scalable applications on various platforms, with the ability to work across front-end and back-end technologies (Node.js).
Architectural Proficiency: Strong understanding of software architecture principles, designing UI components that integrate with broader system architectures.
Testing & Quality Assurance: Experience in writing and executing test plans, utilizing tools like Cypress, Selenium, and following DevOps best practices for continuous integration and delivery (CI/CD).
Tools & Platforms: Knowledge of Git, Jenkins, Webpack, Docker, and other development and automation tools.
UX & Security: Strong experience in UI/UX design, following industry standards, and ensuring the security of applications during development.
Leadership & Mentorship: Demonstrated experience in leading project teams and mentoring junior engineers, driving team performance, and fostering a culture of innovation and collaboration.
Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field.
Typically, 6+ years of experience in UI
About the company
OpenText is a global leader in information management, where innovation, creativity, and collaboration are the key components of our corporate culture. As a member of our team, you will have the opportunity to partner with the most highly regarded companies in the world, tackle complex issues, and contribute to projects that shape the future of digital transformation.
