UI Engineer

UI Engineer

Position Description

CGI is seeking a UI Engineer. In this role, you will lead the development and architecture of user interfaces for our web and/or mobile applications. You will work closely with cross-functional teams, including designers, front-end developers, and product managers, to create intuitive, visually appealing, and high-performance user interfaces. Your role involves both hands-on development and providing architectural guidance to ensure the scalability and maintainability of our UI components.

This is a hybrid role requiring two days per week in any CGI office, and candidates must be willing to work Eastern Time Zone hours.

Your future duties and responsibilities:

1. Design and implement responsive, user-friendly, and visually appealing user interfaces for web and mobile applications.
2. Define and implement the UI architecture and design patterns to ensure scalability, modularity, and maintainability of the codebase.
3. Stay current with front-end development technologies, frameworks, and best practices to make informed architectural decisions.
4. Optimize UI code and assets for performance and ensure fast load times and smooth user experiences.
5. Ensure that UI components work seamlessly across different browsers and devices, addressing compatibility issues as needed.
6. Maintain high code quality standards, conduct code reviews, and enforce best practices in UI development.
7. Create and maintain documentation for UI components, including design patterns, usage guidelines, and coding standards.

Required qualifications to be successful in this role:

1. Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.
2. 8+ years of experience in UI development, including experience as a lead or senior UI engineer.
3. 5+ years in front-end technologies such as HTML, CSS, JavaScript (including modern frameworks like React, Angular, or Vue.js).
4. Strong understanding of UI design principles, usability, and user experience (UX) concepts.
5. Experience with responsive web design and mobile-first development; UI/UX design tools (e.g., Sketch, Figma, Adobe XD) is a plus.
6. Experience with version control systems (e.g., Git) and build tools (e.g., Webpack).
7. Experience with performance optimization techniques and tools.
8. Excellent communication and collaboration skills to work effectively in cross-functional teams.
9. Portfolio of previous UI projects or contributions to open-source projects is a plus.

CGI is required by law in some jurisdictions to include a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this role. A reasonable estimate of the current range is $95,600 - $223,200.

CGI anticipates accepting applications for this position through February 2, 2024.

At CGI, we call our professionals "members" to reinforce that all who join our team are, as owners, empowered to participate in the challenges and rewards that come from building a world-class company.

CGI's benefits include:

1. Competitive base salaries
2. Eligibility to participate in an attractive Share Purchase Plan (SPP) in which the company matches dollar-for-dollar contributions made by eligible employees, up to a maximum, for their job category.
3. 401(k) Plan and Profit Participation for eligible members
4. Generous holidays, vacation, and sick leave plans
5. Comprehensive insurance plans that include, among other benefits, medical, dental, vision, life, disability, out-of-country emergency coverage in all countries of employment.
6. Back-up childcare, Pet insurance, a Member Assistance Program, a 529 college savings program, a personal financial management tool, lifestyle management programs and more.

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Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, ethnicity, ancestry, color, sex, religion, creed, age, national origin, citizenship status, disability, pregnancy, medical condition, military and veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation or perceived sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, and gender expression, familial status, political affiliation, genetic information, height, weight, or any other legally protected status or characteristics.