Front End Engineer (UX Focus)

job summary:
We are seeking a highly skilled and adaptable Front End Engineer with a strong foundation in UX design. This is a unique role where you will bridge the gap between design and development by designing user experiences directly through code, rather than relying strictly on traditional design tools.

location: Charlotte, North Carolina
job type: Contract
salary: $50 - 60 per hour
work hours: 9am to 5pm
education: Bachelors

responsibilities:
Front End Engineer (UX Focus) Location: Charlotte, NC (Hybrid: Tuesdays & Wednesdays in-office) | Relocation is welcome Experience Level: Mid-to-Senior (5+ years)

About the Role We are seeking a highly skilled and adaptable Front End Engineer with a strong foundation in UX design. This is a unique role where you will bridge the gap between design and development by designing user experiences directly through code, rather than relying strictly on traditional design tools.

You will be integrated into an agile squad to build intuitive, production-ready user interfaces while helping to mentor and guide the broader UX team in frontend development practices. The ideal candidate is someone who may have begun their career as a UX Designer and successfully transitioned into frontend coding, or thrives in fast-paced, startup-like environments.

Please Note: A portfolio showcasing your previous work (both UX and development) is REQUIRED for consideration.

Key Responsibilities

• Design with Code: Lead the UX design for modern applications by building and prototyping directly within the codebase.
• Component Development: Translate design system requirements into reusable, scalable, and production-ready UI components that perfectly align implementation with design intent.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with UX, product, engineering, and technical product owner teams to ensure consistency, responsiveness, and highly intuitive user experiences.
• Team Mentorship: Help the existing UX team get comfortable with frontend development concepts. Mentor, pair-program, and guide others through new tools, processes, and evolving best practices.
• Agile Workflow: Work comfortably directly in codebases, version control repositories, and collaborative engineering workflows.

Technical Requirements

• Frontend Frameworks: Professional experience with modern Angular (experience with the latest versions, e.g., v19/v20, is highly preferred) and/or React . Note: We are willing to support your transition to the latest Angular versions if your foundation in modern JavaScript frameworks is strong.
• Core Web Technologies: Strong expertise in TypeScript, HTML5, CSS3, and responsive web development.
• UX Principles: Deep understanding of UX design principles, usability heuristics, and modern interaction patterns.
• Experience Level: 5+ years of professional experience in frontend engineering and UX design.

Preferred Qualifications

• A background that started in UX Design before transitioning into software engineering.
• Prior experience working in startup environments, demonstrating high adaptability and a proactive mindset.
• Demonstrated experience building reusable components within a formalized design system or component library.

Soft Skills & Culture Fit

• Excellent Communicator: Strong verbal and written communication skills, with a heavy emphasis on patience and collaborative problem-solving.
• Adaptable: A flexible mindset that thrives as UX and front-end development practices naturally evolve.
• Empathetic Guide: A genuine interest in helping peers level up their technical skills and bridging the communication gap between design and engineering.

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qualifications:
UX and UI Development

Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.

At Randstad Digital, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact [email protected].


Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad Digital offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).

This posting is open for thirty (30) days.