UX/UI Software Engineer

Polytec Personnel Ltd ,
Royston, Hertfordshire
Salary: £63,000

Overview

We are looking for a software engineer to take on responsibility for the design, development, testing, documentation and maintenance of high-quality software for new systems and enhancements to existing systems for a company based in Royston. There is a focus on User Experience and User Interface development and will involve both individual working as well as team working. This role is open to candidates with a couple of years industry experience through to candidates with decades of software development experience. Dependant on experience, this role can include leading small teams and the general technical management of others. Responsibilities • Work within projects to - Realise system requirements into designs and software code, specialising in User Experience and User Interface elements. - Ensure that applications meet user requirements, provide an excellent user experience, and meet all identified standards, guidelines and corporate branding requirements. - Develop and complete required documentation, including contribution to product user manuals - Participate in team and project meetings. - Discuss requirements with stakeholders. • To build expertise regarding User Interface Design across company products and act as knowledge area expert within the software group. • To participate fully in continuous improvement activities, and to pro-actively identify opportunities for improvement in the processes used. Taking responsibility, where designated, for designing and implementing the changes necessary. • As appropriate, Software Engineers will also be expected, from time to time, to undertake both Architectural Design work and/or to adopt the role of Software Lead on suitable projects. • To undertake all work in accordance with the appropriate Quality Standards and processes. Requirements • Minimum BSc (Hons) 2:1 or equivalent from established University, preferably Computer Science or Software Engineering • Industrial experience in software development within a quality-conscious environment. • Either an interest or extensive experience in User Interface development and User Experience. • Ideally the candidate will be fluent in C#, WPF • Working in Agile teams using applied frameworks (e.g. SCRUM, DSDM, Lean, FDD, TDD). • Working in environments where regular builds, unit tests and integration testing are the norm and able to contribute to these activities • Clear verbal and written communications • Team worker with leadership capabilities • Self-motivated • Good time management This job was originally posted as www.totaljobs.com/job/89861819