EU INSTITUTIONS: UX/UI AND FRONT-END DEVELOPER (FULL REMOTE)

WHO WE ARE Etinars is a values-focused company with multi-year experience, specialised in the recruitment of professionals for niche markets - managing the full-life cycle of specialist and executive level hires. At Etinars, we genuinely care about who you are and what you need. We place great emphasis on fostering robust, enduring connections built upon trust and transparency. Our approach ensures a swift journey, leading you hand in hand towards signing your next career step. WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR EU Institutions: UX/UI and Front-End Developer (full remote) Join our client's team as a UX/UI and Front-End Developer, working remotely! We're seeking a skilled individual to drive the development of intuitive and responsive user interfaces for web platforms, ensuring a seamless user experience. You'll be involved in designing, prototyping, and implementing UI solutions while adhering to best coding practices. Your expertise in UI/UX design, web technologies, and frameworks will be essential in crafting visually appealing and functional interfaces. If you're passionate about shaping the digital landscape of the EU institutions and possess the skills outlined, we'd love to hear from you. YOUR TASKS Development of front-end website architecture and responsive UI solutions following good coding practices, including creation/correction of CSS and transforming mock-ups into semantic HTML and development of innovative solutions for different platforms as well as integration with DBs or other server-side logic Design and development of features to enhance the user experience. UX writing Visual prototyping of UI solutions such as designing (low- and high-fidelity) wireframes, mock-ups and story boards which lead to an intuitive user experience. User Experience (UX) analysis Consultancy on UI at any step of the design of a digital solution (from brainstorming to research, sketches, prototypes, user tests and final implementation) Design and development of UI solutions for different web products and platforms, including showing styling, use of typography, images, text, the definition of Information Architecture, interaction workflows and navigation Creation and maintenance of style guides, brand book and visual component libraries, including sketched concepts and page templates. Creation of graphical elements including illustrations, visuals, infographics, data visualisations, etc. Documentation of code, ensuring easy maintenance & evolution Optimisation of application for maximum performance and scalability Cross-platform optimisation. Definition of user-centred evaluations of UI solutions, identifying key usability problems and providing recommendations on how to solve them (including the participation in usability studies with users) Synthesis of UX research, web analytics data, as well as surveys, legacy and organizational goals. Testing and fixing bugs or other coding issues. Compile and analyse data, processes, and codes to troubleshoot problems and identify areas for improvement. Understanding and implementation of security and data protection. Usability studies User requirements research Surveys Presents reports Problem solving attitude Data-driven decision-making Meet both technical and consumer needs. YOUR SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE Experience in UI/UX design Previous experience in Graphic Design Knowledge of web technologies, frameworks and standards such as HTML, XHTML, CSS and jQuery development, W3C, accessibility, SEO, JavaScript, Angular, React, Vue Good knowledge of Typescript, Webpack Knowledge of GIT Knowledfe of PHP, using Twig. Knowledge of Laravel. Experience with Bootstrap Experience with Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator ad XD Knowledge of CoreIDraw Knowledge in customisation of collaborative tools such as Atlassian’s Confluence or similar Knowledge of Typography concepts Previous experience with Agile software development methodology Experience in using WordPress Good knowledge of Drupal Prototyping experience using tools such as Figma CI/CD Knowledge of user testing through all stages of a project, including different techniques (e.g. eye tracking, dynamic/static verification) and methods of testing (e.g. remote usability testing, A/B testing, hallway testing, post release testing) Following skills and knowledge are required: Ability to give presentations Ability to apply high quality standards Ability to cope with fast changing technologies Very good communication skills with technical and non-technical audiences Analysis and problem solving skills Ability to work independently and troubleshoot issues effectively. Due to the particular nature of a large international organisation such as the European Commission, candidates should also have the following non-technical skills: Capability of integration in an international/multicultural environment, rapid self-starting capability and experience in working in team; Ability to participate in multilingual meetings; Ability to work in multi-cultural environment, on multiple large projects; Excellent Team Player Ability to understand, speak and write English (B1,B2) will be an advantage; High degree of discretion and integrity is required as the applications managed and maintained in the unit contain personal and confidential data EXTRA INFORMATION The services shall be performed remotely in Far-site location within EU territory only Freelance contract The competence level will be tested during interview. In case the information about the competence level filled in the CV are not true, this may lead to refusal of candidate. Please note that, due to the sensitive nature of the data involved, this position is currently available only to individuals who meet the following criteria: EU Citizens Non-EU Citizens with a valid EU work permit Once we receive your CV, we will take time to evaluate it carefully. Should there be a match for this or any other position at Etinars, we will be in touch with you. In case there is no match now don’t worry, we will make sure to keep your CV in consideration for future vacancies! In Etinars we are committed to supporting Diversity and Inclusion Community. If you identify as part of it and you meet the minimum criteria for the job, you will be given the opportunity to demonstrate your abilities at an interview.