Senior UI Engineer

Optum is seeking a Senior UI Engineer in Hyderabad, Telangana to design, develop, and optimize user interface components for web and mobile applications. This role is pivotal in delivering high-quality, responsive, and intuitive user experiences, requiring close collaboration with UX designers, backend engineers, and product stakeholders. The ideal candidate will possess strong front-end engineering expertise and a deep understanding of modern UI frameworks, performance optimization, and accessibility standards.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain reusable UI components using modern JavaScript frameworks like React, Angular, or Vue.js.
• Translate UX wireframes, prototypes, and design specifications into responsive, high-performance interfaces.
• Ensure UI consistency by implementing design systems, style guides, and component libraries.
• Optimize UI for maximum speed, scalability, and cross-browser compatibility.
• Collaborate with product managers, UX designers, and engineering teams to define and refine requirements.
• Integrate UI components with backend services using REST APIs or GraphQL.
• Conduct code reviews, troubleshoot UI issues, and ensure adherence to best practices.
• Implement accessibility (A11y) standards and ensure WCAG compliance.
• Stay updated with the latest UI technologies, frameworks, and industry trends.
• Comply with all company policies, procedures, and directives, including those related to employment contract terms, transfers, work location changes, team assignments, work shifts, benefit flexibility, work environment, alternative work arrangements, and decisions arising from the evolving business environment.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• 6+ years of experience in front-end/UI development.
• Hands-on experience with UI frameworks such as React, Angular, or Vue.js.
• Experience with build tools like Webpack, Vite, Babel, or similar.
• Solid debugging skills and experience using browser developer tools.
• Knowledge of CSS frameworks (Tailwind, Bootstrap, Material UI).
• Good knowledge of accessibility standards (WCAG 2.1) and best practices.
• Good knowledge of backend skills with a focus on Python and basic SQL.
• Understanding of responsive design, cross-browser compatibility, and performance optimization.
• Familiarity with version control tools like Git/GitHub/GitLab.
• Solid proficiency in HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript (ES6+), and TypeScript.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with state management libraries (Redux, Zustand, MobX, NgRx, Vuex).
• Experience working in Agile/Scrum development environments.
• Knowledge of UI testing frameworks (Jest, React Testing Library, Cypress).
• Understanding of UX principles, user flows, and design thinking.
• Proven exposure to micro-frontend architecture.

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