User Interface Engineer

Direct message the job poster from Motion RecruitmentOur Client, an Prestigious University, is looking for a Software Engineer to join their team in Chicago, IL.Hybrid Schedule***This is a 2-3 Month Long Contract Open to Conversion or Extension!***As the Software Engineer in this role, you will be developing applications specifically for data exploration, integrating cutting-edge web development technologies with domain-specific requirements. These applications will have an emphasis on accessibility for vision-impaired users.You will be collaborating with stakeholders to optimize usability and accessibility for researchers analyzing genomic datasets.Required Skills & ExperienceBachelor's degree in Computer Science2-5 years of related experienceDesigning and developing advanced UI components using ReactTypeScriptTheming and extending components for enterprise-level applicationsCustomizing components for genomic data visualization platformsExperience with Tailwind CSSBuilding modern web applications using NextJS: knowledgeable with the page and application routerExperience with Storybook for UI component development and testingImplementing and maintaining continuous integration and delivery pipelines using GitLab CI/CD and GitHub ActionsProficiency in component development for rendering dynamic datasetsWeb Accessibility (508 Compliance)Hands-on experience with automated tools (e.g., Axe, Lighthouse) and manual testing (e.g., screen readers like JAWS, NVDA)Implementing accessibility best practices to meet WCAG 2.1 AA standardsEnsure the product is highly customizable and accessible to those with vision or physical impairmentsSeniority LevelMid-Senior levelEmployment TypeContractJob FunctionEngineering, Information Technology, and DesignIndustriesHigher Education, Non-profit Organizations, and Information Services #J-18808-Ljbffr

Created: 2025-09-17