[Hiring] UX Engineer @Nortal

Role Description

As a UX Engineer, you will sit at the intersection of design and development, serving as the vital link that brings aesthetic visions to life through high-fidelity code. You will collaborate closely with Product Designers to validate feasibility and with Software Engineers to ensure the architectural integrity of the user interface.

How you'll contribute

• Collaborate with Product Designers and Stakeholders to transform complex wireframes and high-fidelity mockups into functional, pixel-perfect code.
• Develop and maintain a scalable, reusable component library within our Design System to ensure UI consistency across all digital products.
• Build high-fidelity interactive prototypes to validate user experiences and conduct usability testing before full-scale engineering implementation.
• Architect clean, modular, and maintainable CSS/SASS structures and front-end logic that align with modern web standards.
• Optimize application performance and load times to ensure a smooth, lag-free experience for users across various devices and browsers.
• Implement web accessibility best practices (WCAG) to ensure our platform is inclusive and usable for people with diverse needs.
• Bridge the communication gap between design and engineering teams by translating design specifications into technical requirements.
• Refine micro-interactions and animations to enhance the overall "look and feel" and emotional engagement of the product.
• Conduct thorough code reviews and UI audits to maintain high quality-assurance standards for the interface.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• 7+ Years of experience working in design technology, UX engineering, interaction design, or related roles.
• Prior experience building or contributing to design systems.
• Demonstrated experience creating interactive prototypes and refining design specifications.
• Experience reviewing and improving design quality through hands-on refinement.
• Ability to identify gaps in designs, including missing states, edge cases, and interaction details.
• Deep understanding of interaction design principles, micro-interactions, and animation.
• Experience designing and specifying responsive behaviors across different screen sizes.
• Ability to evaluate designs for technical feasibility and recommend alternatives when needed.
• Strong visual design sensibility and ability to maintain design consistency.
• Expert proficiency in modern JavaScript/TypeScript for prototyping and component development.
• Strong experience with web components and Lit framework.
• Proficiency with modern frameworks like React and/or Angular.
• Solid understanding of HTML, CSS, and modern CSS architecture (CSS-in-JS, CSS modules, tokens, etc.).
• Experience with prototyping tools and frameworks (Framer, ProtoPie, custom code, etc.).
• Experience with Storybook for component documentation and development.
• Familiarity with visual regression testing tools (Percy, Chromatic, BackstopJS, or similar).
• Understanding of design tokens and design-to-code workflows.
• Strong experience working with Figma, including translating and refining designs.
• Advanced English Level is required for this role, as you will work with US clients.

Requirements

• Effective communication in English is essential to deliver the best solutions to our clients and expand your horizons.

Benefits

• Competitive USD salary – We value your skills and contributions!
• 100% remote work – While you can work from anywhere, you’re always welcome to connect with teammates and grow your network at our coworking spaces across LATAM!
• Paid time off – Take the time you need according to your country’s regulations, all while receiving your full salary.
• National Holidays celebrated – Take time off to celebrate important events and traditions with loved ones.
• Sick leave – Focus on your health without the stress.
• Refundable Annual Credit – Spend it on the perks you love to enhance your work-life balance!
• Team-building activities – Join us for coffee breaks, tech talks, and after-work gatherings.
• Birthday day off – Enjoy an extra day off during your birthday week to celebrate in style!

Company Description

At Nortal, we’re dedicated to solving complex business challenges through cutting-edge technology and we believe in the power of tailored solutions. Whether you are passionate about transforming businesses with Generative AI, building innovative software products, or implementing comprehensive enterprise platform solutions, we invite you to be part of our dynamic team!