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Senior Software Engineer UI, Charles River Development, Assistant Vice President

  • Job
    Full-time
    Senior Level
  • Software Engineering
    Design
  • Dublin

AI generated summary

  • You need a relevant degree, 7+ years UI/UX experience in financial services, skills in HTML/CSS/Photoshop, problem-solving abilities, and excellent communication for an Agile team.
  • You will design UX solutions, build HTML/CSS wireframes, create React components, conduct manual tests, mentor juniors, and collaborate in agile processes and cross-team activities.

Requirements

  • BS/BA/BFA (or foreign education equivalent) in Design, Human Factors, Human-Computer Interaction or other applicable degrees required. MS/MA/MFA strongly preferred.
  • Several years of progressively responsible professional UI/UX experience
  • Some years of experience in financial services developing solutions for Portfolio Management, Trading, Compliance, Post-Trade, IBOR or Wealth Management is strongly desired
  • Authoritative experience with UI/UX design, HTML, CSS and Photoshop (or equivalent)
  • Demonstrated problem solving abilities involving complex, highly interactive Web first user interfaces
  • Able to design UI/UX solutions to business and technical problems of moderate complexity
  • Experience maintaining and enforcing an organization's Design Language across its web UIs.
  • Outstanding written and verbal communication skills
  • Able to work well with peers in a collaborative team environment
  • A minimum of 7 years working with an Agile development methodology

Responsibilities

  • Collaborate with Business Analysts and Product Managers to define elegant UX solutions to complex customer workflows
  • Work with Product Managers to maintain the design language used to ensure visual and interactive consistency across Charles River's Web UI.
  • Build wireframes using HTML, CSS and Photoshop and collaborate with Front End engineers to transform them into fully functioning web components and UI.
  • Experience in building React UI Components
  • Provide thought leadership in the design of UI/UX within and beyond the team's scope of responsibility
  • Provide informed guidance and critical analysis of proposed UI changes during demos and design reviews
  • Conduct manual tests to ensure a high quality end product
  • Actively participate in the agile software development process by adhering to the CRD Scrum methodology including attending all daily standups, sprint planning, backlog grooming, and retrospectives
  • Participate in cross-team group activities to complete assignments
  • Provide mentoring to junior staff

FAQs

What is the job title for this position?

The job title is Senior Software Engineer UI, Assistant Vice President at Charles River Development.

What are the main responsibilities of this role?

Main responsibilities include collaborating with Business Analysts and Product Managers to define UX solutions, building wireframes, developing React UI components, providing thought leadership in UI/UX design, and mentoring junior staff.

What qualifications are required for this position?

A BS/BA/BFA in Design, Human Factors, Human-Computer Interaction, or other applicable degrees is required, while an MS/MA/MFA is preferred.

How many years of experience in Agile development is required?

A minimum of 7 years working with an Agile development methodology is required.

Is experience in financial services necessary for this position?

Yes, some years of experience in financial services, particularly in areas like Portfolio Management, Trading, Compliance, or Wealth Management, is strongly desired.

What technical skills are needed for this role?

Authoritative experience with UI/UX design, HTML, CSS, Photoshop (or equivalent), and experience in building React UI components is required.

What kind of work environment does State Street provide?

State Street aims to create a great work environment, offering competitive benefits packages, flexible work programs, and various development programs and educational support.

How does State Street prioritize inclusion and diversity?

State Street values diverse backgrounds and experiences and believes they contribute to an inclusive environment. The company actively engages with communities and supports initiatives that promote diversity and social responsibility.

Where is the job located?

The job is located in London, United Kingdom.

What is the job ID for this position?

The job ID is R-749059.

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