UX Engineer, Associate

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About this role

The UX Engineering team is dedicated to enhancing user experiences across Aladdin applications. This team is part of the Channels & Experience division and focuses on implementing UX and Visual Design specifications across the Aladdin Experience Framework (AXF), a suite of reusable web, mobile, and desktop tooling, including the Aladdin Design System.

UX Engineers are responsible for building and enhancing our products using modern technologies to create reusable, accessible, and scalable tools across various platforms, enabling developers to build applications that are a joy to use.

Key Responsibilities:

• Maintain and enhance the Aladdin Design System to ensure consistency across all platforms.
• Maintain and improve other web/desktop/mobile products within the Aladdin Experience Framework.
• Collaborate with cross-functional, cross-region teams to design and develop modern web applications.
• Ensure all implementations comply with visual, user experience, and web accessibility standards and guidelines.
• Participate in routine software releases.
• Provide technical support to stakeholder teams and developers leveraging our technology.
• Stay updated with the latest trends and technologies in user experience and web development.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor\’s degree in Computer Science, a related field, or relevant qualification.
• 1-3 years of professional engineering experience.

Proven experience in modern web technologies is required:

• Angular, React, HTML, SASS, JavaScript, TypeScript, NodeJS, web components.
• Nice to have: StencilJS or other web-component technologies, Cypress, NX, Lerna, or other repository management tools, familiarity with visualization libraries like ag-grid and Highcharts.

Proficiency in software developer tools and IDEs:

• Git and version control management.
• IDEs such as VS Code.

Additional skills include:

• Basic understanding of UX guidelines and best practices.
• Knowledge of design systems and accessibility standards.
• Attention to detail and problem-solving skills.
• Experience with automated testing.
• Ability to review and provide feedback on pull requests.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills, especially across time zones.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Willingness to learn new skills and technologies.

Preferred Skills:

• Understanding of responsive design.
• Knowledge of performance optimization techniques.
• Basic understanding of generative AI concepts and tools.

Our benefits

We offer a range of employee benefits including retirement tools, education reimbursement, health and well-being resources, family support programs, and Flexible Time Off (FTO).

Our hybrid work model

Employees are required to work at least 4 days in the office per week, with 1 day flexible for remote work. Some roles may require more in-office presence. This model aims to enhance collaboration and onboarding.

About BlackRock

At BlackRock, our mission is to help more people experience financial well-being. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment where colleagues feel valued and supported. For more information, visit our website or LinkedIn page.

BlackRock is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to age, disability, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or other protected characteristics.

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