Sr. Front End Engineer, UX

We’re looking for a Senior Front-end Engineer, UX to join our UX Lab—someone who brings code to life with precision, accessibility, and design integrity. In this role, you’ll work closely with UX Engineers, Designers, and Software Engineers to implement our design system within our applications, build high-fidelity prototypes, and ensure front-end code aligns beautifully with design intent. If you're passionate about bridging the gap between design and engineering—and have a sharp eye for detail and accessibility—this role is for you.

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

Architect, Build, and Deliver Production-Ready Front-End Experiences – 45%

• Translate detailed design specifications into performant, accessible, and pixel-perfect UI using semantic HTML, modern CSS, and JavaScript.
• Build and maintain modular, reusable components using React framework, ensuring alignment with established design systems.
• Ensure consistent behavior and styling across devices and browsers through responsive design and rigorous QA.
• Partner with UX Engineers and Designers to bring design intent to life while meeting WCAG 2.1AA accessibility standards.
• Drive front-end implementation across the full product lifecycle–from rapid prototyping to production deployment.
• Lead and participate in code reviews, reinforcing front-end standards, scalability, and accessibility best practices.
• Collaborate with backend engineers to consume APIs effectively, validating integration points and managing state.
• Continuously evaluate and improve development workflows, including testing coverages, build tooling, and version control.
• Stay current with emerging front-end frameworks, specs, and accessibility trends.

Optimize Front-End Performance and Accessibility – 20%

• Audit and improve page load performance and runtime efficiency.
• Implement accessibility best practices to meet WCAG 2.1 AA standards.
• Ensure semantic HTML structure, proper ARIA implementation, and keyboard navigation support for all interactive elements.
• Troubleshoot rendering and interaction issues across browser and platforms.
• Collaborate with QA, UX, and product stakeholders to validate improvements through usability testing and analytics.

Build and Maintain Scalable Front-End Architecture – 15%

• Architect and manage front-end codebases using modern monorepo strategies, leveraging tools like pnpm and nx to streamline builds and modular development.
• Maintain consistency and scalability through structured component organization.
• Contribute to the evolution of our design system through feedback, implementation insights, and performance improvements.

Collaborate with Cross-Functional Teams to Deliver Front-End Features – 10%

• Act as a bridge between UX and engineering teams to ensure seamless communication and efficient iteration cycles.
• Participate in agile ceremonies and sprint planning.
• Communicate progress and blockers clearly to technical and non-technical teammates.
• Lead technical onboarding for new team members and champion front-end engineering excellence through knowledge sharing and coaching.
• Partner with Product Managers, Product Owners, and technical leads to estimate front-end effort, influence quarterly roadmap priorities, and surface tech-debt trade-offs.
• Collaborate with tech team to develop feature-flag strategies for safe, incremental releases and A/B test.
• Communicate front-end capabilities and limitations to cross-functional stakeholders, influencing priorities across design, product, and leadership.

Contribute to Testing, QA, and CI/CD – 10%

• Write and maintain unit, integration, and end-to-end test using Jest, Cypress, or RTL.
• Participate in code reviews and front-end QA processes.
• Collaborate with build teams to optimize CI/CD for front-end workflows.

Qualifications (Education, Experience, Certifications & KSA):

• High school diploma or GED required; Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• 5-7 years of work-related experience required.

Valued Certifications:

• PWA or WAS Certification (accessibility)
• Certified Front-end Developer (e.g., from freeCodeCamp, W3C, or similar)
• React-specific training or certification (from platforms like Codecademy, Udacity, or Frontend Masters)

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, efforts or working conditions associated with a job.

We offer our employees a robust compensation package! Our comprehensive benefits include: medical, dental and vision insurance coverage; 100% company-paid life and disability coverage, 401k options with company match, three weeks PTO by the end of the first year and much more. Allied proudly promotes from within as part of a strong commitment to providing career growth opportunities for employees of all levels. Our diverse business portfolio allows employees broad career options with the advantage of staying with the same organization.All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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