Associate, Software Engineering: UI/UX

The OCC • Chicago, IL

5d • Hybrid

About The Position

This is an entry-level role for a React engineer to join our growing UI framework team at OCC. Our developers work closely with UX designers to produce design system components for adoption by other OCC teams. Other responsibilities include tackling complex problems related to large-scale infrastructure, such as configuring CI/CD pipelines to make our design system available to those who need it.

Requirements

• Understanding of the high-level concepts behind modern JavaScript frameworks.
• Ability to execute designs using standards-aligned CSS, HTML, JavaScript, TypeScript, and other web platform technologies.
• Ability to execute project work as needed using VS Code, NodeJS, NPM, Git, and CI/CD technologies.
• Experience with Agile principles .
• Ability to effectively and confidently communicate (both verbally and in writing) technical issues in a clear, collaborative and open-minded manner with both technical and non-technical peers.
• Ability to learn new technologies quickly.
• JavaScript, CSS, HTML, React 17+, Typescript, Git, Agile, CI/CD, VS Code.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or similar discipline, or equivalent professional experience.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with Jest for unit testing, Webpack configuration, TailwindCSS, and state management libraries is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute the implementation of ReactJS according to best practices.
• Hand-code secure, semantic, standards-aligned JavaScript, HTML, and CSS to bring Figma wireframes to life.
• Collaborate with product managers, and designers on thoughtful UX design patterns.
• Collaborate with fellow engineers through code reviews and other means, using Git for version control.
• Help configure and maintain complex build systems.
• Work within agile methodology using Jira for project management and sprint planning.
• Engage security engineering for testing and compliance with security controls.
• Closely follow emerging technologies, frameworks, and industry trends — Micro-frontend Architecture, Advanced React patterns, Component virtualization for large datasets, and AI assisted development practices.

Benefits

• A highly collaborative and supportive environment developed to encourage work-life balance and employee wellness.
• A hybrid work environment, up to 2 days per week of remote work
• Tuition Reimbursement to support your continued education
• Student Loan Repayment Assistance
• Technology Stipend allowing you to use the device of your choice to connect to our network while working remotely
• Generous PTO and Parental leave
• 401k Employer Match
• Competitive health benefits including medical, dental and vision

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees