UI/UX Engineer at NIKSUN

NIKSUN is a global leader in cybersecurity, dedicated to transforming uncertainty into certainty through groundbreaking technology. We're on a mission to revolutionize network and service protection, management, and monitoring across critical infrastructure, remote environments, and beyond. Our comprehensive suite of forensic, compliance, security, and performance optimization solutions is trusted by organizations worldwide.

Our Commitment to Leadership and Innovation

At NIKSUN, we don't just follow industry trends; we set them. Our leadership is defined by a relentless pursuit of innovation, a commitment to excellence, and a deep understanding of the evolving digital landscape. We empower our teams to challenge the status quo and push the boundaries of what's possible in cybersecurity. We believe that great leadership starts with a strong foundation of trust, collaboration, and a shared vision.

Why Join Our Team?

We offer more than just a job—we offer a chance to be part of a team that is making a real impact on a global scale. As a UI/UX candidate, you will have the opportunity to:

• Shape the Future: Lead the design of cutting-edge solutions that protect critical infrastructure and data.
• Innovate with Purpose: Work on a diverse portfolio of products, from forensic analysis tools to real-time security surveillance systems.
• Grow with Us: Join a company that values professional growth and provides a supportive environment for you to hone your skills and advance your career.
• Collaborate with the Best: Work alongside a team of brilliant engineers, product managers, and fellow designers who are passionate about solving complex problems.

Join us at NIKSUN and help us define the future of cybersecurity.

Job Summary

As a UI/UX Engineer (Hands-on), you'll be a key driver of our product's user experience, mentoring the entire front-end development and design lifecycle from conception to deployment. This is a multifaceted role that requires a unique blend of technical expertise, design leadership, and strategic thinking. You'll be a player-coach, actively contributing to the codebase while also guiding and mentoring a team of talented designers and developers.

You'll lead by example, setting the standard for high-quality, modern, and scalable front-end solutions. 

Your responsibilities will include:

• Design & Technical Mentorship: You'll be the champion for user-centered design, ensuring our products are not only visually appealing but also intuitive, accessible, and performant. This involves hands-on design work in tools like Figma and active coding with modern frameworks like React or Vue.js. You will provide technical guidance on architecture, code quality, and best practices.
• Strategic Collaboration: You'll work closely with product managers, senior engineers, and key stakeholders to define a cohesive design vision and product strategy. You'll translate business requirements into actionable design and engineering tasks, ensuring our solutions align with both user needs and business goals.
• Mentorship & Team Development: You'll be responsible for mentoring and developing a team of UI/UX designers and front-end developers. You'll conduct code reviews, provide constructive feedback, and foster a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
• Full-Stack Awareness: While your primary focus is the front end, you'll work closely with back-end teams to ensure seamless integration and a deep understanding of the full software development lifecycle. You'll stay current with emerging technologies, design trends, and AI tools to drive innovation and maintain our competitive edge.
• Quality & Standards: You'll establish and enforce design and development standards, ensuring our products are built with maintainability, scalability, and performance in mind. You will also oversee the maintenance and evolution of existing applications, ensuring they meet modern standards.

This position is for an experienced professional who thrives at the intersection of design and engineering. You should have a proven track record of shipping high-quality products and mentoring teams to do the same.

Required Qualifications:

• Deep understanding of UI/UX principles: A thorough grasp of user-centered design, accessibility standards (like WCAG), and best practices for creating intuitive, efficient, and engaging user experiences.
• Expertise in modern web technologies: Extensive experience with HTML5, CSS3, and modern JavaScript (ES6+). This includes a strong understanding of core web APIs and asynchronous programming.
• Proficiency in modern JavaScript frameworks: Advanced proficiency with a leading front-end framework like React, Vue.js, or Angular. This should include practical experience with state management libraries (e.g., Redux, Vuex, Zustand) and component-based architecture.
• Responsive and adaptive design expertise: Demonstrated ability to design and implement layouts that provide seamless, pixel-perfect experiences across a wide range of devices and screen sizes.
• Advanced CSS skills: Expert knowledge of CSS-in-JS libraries (e.g., Styled Components, Emotion), utility-first CSS frameworks (e.g., Tailwind CSS), or modern CSS preprocessors (e.g., Sass).
• UI/UX design and prototyping tools: Proficiency with industry-standard design and prototyping tools like Figma, Adobe XD, or Sketch. Experience with creating high-fidelity mockups, user flows, and interactive prototypes.
• Version control and collaboration: Expert-level experience with Git, GitHub/GitLab/Bitbucket, and modern development workflows (e.g., Git Flow, Trunk-Based Development).
• Build tools and bundling: Hands-on experience with modern build tools and bundlers such as Webpack, Vite, or Rollup to optimize application performance and automate development tasks.
• Testing and quality assurance: A solid understanding of front-end testing methodologies and experience with testing frameworks like Jest, React Testing Library, or Cypress.
• Cloud and deployment knowledge: Foundational understanding of cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and continuous integration/continuous deployment (CI/CD) pipelines.
• Mentorship and leadership: Proven ability to mentor, and guide a team of junior developers, fostering their growth and ensuring best practices are followed.
• Soft skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills, strong problem-solving abilities, and the capacity to manage multiple projects and priorities effectively in a fast-paced environment.

Desired Qualifications:

• Advanced Front-End Expertise: Well-versed in coding semantic HTML5, modern CSS3 (including CSS Grid and Flexbox), and advanced JavaScript (ES6+). This includes a deep understanding of JavaScript design patterns, modern front-end architecture, and performance optimization techniques.
• Modern Framework Experience: Solid experience with one or more major JavaScript frameworks like React, Vue.js, or Angular. This includes a strong understanding of state management libraries (e.g., Redux, Vuex) and building reusable, scalable components.
• UI/UX Design Proficiency: In-depth understanding of user-centered design principles, including the ability to create wireframes, user flows, and high-fidelity prototypes using modern tools like Figma or Sketch. Experience with responsive, adaptive, and accessible design (WCAG) is highly desired.
• Full-Stack Awareness: A comprehensive understanding of the entire web stack, including RESTful APIs and third-party integrations. While this is a front-end leadership role, knowledge of back-end technologies and database interactions (e.g., SQL, NoSQL) is a significant plus.
• Data Visualization: Experience with data visualization libraries such as D3.js, Chart.js, or WebGL for creating complex, interactive dashboards and data-rich user interfaces.
• Enterprise-Scale Experience: Proven track record of working on large-scale, enterprise-level projects with complex requirements, multiple stakeholders, and long-term development cycles.
• Strategic Problem-Solving: Ability to rely on a mix of experience and strategic judgment to effectively plan and accomplish project goals, and to mentor junior developers through technical challenges.

Educational Requirements:

• We're looking for a candidate with a bachelor’s degree in computer science, Software Engineering, or a related field. This foundational education is valuable for understanding the technical underpinnings of our products and ensuring robust, scalable solutions.
• However, we believe that talent and experience can come from many places. Candidates with a proven track record of success and significant, relevant experience will also be considered. This includes individuals with a strong background in UI/UX design, human-computer interaction, information architecture, or a related discipline, particularly those who can demonstrate a mastery of modern front-end technologies and design principles.
• A successful candidate will also show a passion for continuous learning, a keen interest in emerging technologies, and a portfolio that showcases their ability to translate user research into exceptional user experiences.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Our organization is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace where all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply.