Job description

Whether you come from a background in user research, interactive experience design, or a related field, you can be successful in this role. We don’t require a particular degree or experience, but we’re looking for translatable skills and relevant expertise. Specifically, we’ll be looking for the following qualifications: 4 years of experience designing and building websites or digital products. Strong portfolio showing thoughtful, user-first solutions to complex challenges. Strong understanding of layout, typography, color, and advanced design principles. Experience with Responsive Web Design methodologies. Proficient in HTML, JavaScript, CSS/Sass, and accessible web development. Experience with version control and content management systems (CMS). Proficient with Adobe Creative Cloud, Sketch, or Figma. Experience in Agile software development, with working knowledge of PHP. Experience using AI and LLMs to enhance productivity. Experience designing or building AI-powered products and interfaces is a plus. Familiarity with A/B or multivariate testing. About The Role: As a Senior UX/UI Engineer, you will be responsible for driving the design and development of web products and user experiences. You will partner with leaders and stakeholders to conceptualize new products and solutions to customer and business problems. In addition, you will be responsible for building the front end and pairing with Software Engineers to release your work into the world. You will then team up with Analysts to evaluate the effectiveness of your designs through real user feedback to test, iterate, and continuously improve your experiences. As a senior team member, you will provide consultation and support for less experienced Engineers. Here’s a snapshot of what you’d be doing: Working closely with designers to turn ideas into polished designs and high-fidelity prototypes. Teaming up with developers to build accessible, responsive frontends using HTML, CSS, and JavaScript—getting everything production-ready. Creating and testing new experiences, making continuous improvements based on what works best for users. Partnering with product owners and stakeholders to understand project goals and help shape product vision and roadmaps. Sketching out and presenting user-friendly solutions through workflows and wireframes, gathering feedback and refining designs before they go live. Collaborating with analysts and stakeholders to assess how products are performing, digging into analytics and user data to find ways to make them even better. Providing consultative support and mentorship to less experienced engineers. Pitching in wherever needed (excluding licensed tasks) to help foster a supportive and collaborative team culture. About You: You thrive in a fast-paced, results-driven environment and love working as part of a team. You’re a great communicator—whether it’s writing or speaking, you know how to get your point across clearly and effectively. Providing exceptional customer service is second nature to you, and you always put people first. You know how to build strong, positive relationships and enjoy working with people. You’re self-motivated and take initiative without needing constant direction. You’re comfortable working across teams and departments to get things done. You’re ready to step into a leadership role and help others grow. About Us: We’re all about helping Veterans and military families become homeowners. In two short decades, we closed over 500,000 VA Loans and became the #1 VA lender for homebuyers in the nation. But to us, success isn’t measured in numbers. Our success is measured in living our values every day: Be Passionate and Have Fun, Deliver Results with Integrity and Enhance Lives Every Day. We always strive to provide friendly service to military homebuyers and their families. And we always seek to lift up people and communities across the country. We’re so glad you’re here checking out this opportunity! If this role gets you excited but you’re worried you don’t check every box – don t sweat it. We’re more interested in what you can bring to the team than a perfect checklist. If you’re passionate, driven, and ready to make a difference, we’d love to hear from you. Come as you are, and together we’ll create something amazing. Interested? Apply Today! Learn more about Veterans United on Glassdoor and our career site at vu.com/careers Veterans United Home Loans and its affiliates are Equal Opportunity Employers that consider all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, transgender status, and sexual orientation), national origin, age (40 or older), disability or genetic information.

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Must-haves

4 years of experience designing and building websites or digital products.
Strong portfolio showing thoughtful, user-first solutions to complex challenges.
Strong understanding of layout, typography, color, and advanced design principles.
Experience with Responsive Web Design methodologies.
Proficient in HTML, JavaScript, CSS/Sass, and accessible web development.
Experience with version control and content management systems (CMS).
Proficient with Adobe Creative Cloud, Sketch, or Figma.
Experience in Agile software development, with working knowledge of PHP.
Experience using AI and LLMs to enhance productivity.
Familiarity with A/B or multivariate testing.
Here’s a snapshot of what you’d be doing:
Working closely with designers to turn ideas into polished designs and high-fidelity prototypes.
Teaming up with developers to build accessible, responsive frontends using HTML, CSS, and JavaScript—getting everything production-ready.
Creating and testing new experiences, making continuous improvements based on what works best for users.
Partnering with product owners and stakeholders to understand project goals and help shape product vision and roadmaps.
Sketching out and presenting user-friendly solutions through workflows and wireframes, gathering feedback and refining designs before they go live.
Collaborating with analysts and stakeholders to assess how products are performing, digging into analytics and user data to find ways to make them even better.
Providing consultative support and mentorship to less experienced engineers.
Pitching in wherever needed (excluding licensed tasks) to help foster a supportive and collaborative team culture.
You thrive in a fast-paced, results-driven environment and love working as part of a team.
You’re a great communicator—whether it’s writing or speaking, you know how to get your point across clearly and effectively.
Providing exceptional customer service is second nature to you, and you always put people first.
You know how to build strong, positive relationships and enjoy working with people.

Nice-to-haves

Experience designing or building AI-powered products and interfaces is a plus.

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