Sr. UX/UI Engineer

Veterans United Home Loans • Columbia, MO

1d • Onsite

About The Position

As a Senior UX/UI Engineer, you will be responsible for driving the design and development of web products and user experiences. You will partner with leaders and stakeholders to conceptualize new products and solutions to customer and business problems, with a strong emphasis on creating high-performing landing pages and optimizing digital experiences that improve customer engagement and conversion outcomes. In addition, you will be responsible for building the front end and pairing with Software Engineers to release your work into the world. You will then team up with Analysts to evaluate the effectiveness of your designs through real user feedback to test, iterate, and continuously improve your experiences. As a senior team member, you will provide consultation and support for less experienced Engineers. This position is an in-person position in Columbia, Missouri and we are only considering candidates located in or around Columbia, MO or who are willing to relocate.

Requirements

• 4+ years of experience designing and building websites or digital products.
• Strong portfolio showing thoughtful, user-first solutions to complex challenges.
• Strong understanding of layout, typography, color, and advanced design principles.
• Experience with Responsive Web Design methodologies.
• Proficient in HTML, JavaScript, CSS/Sass, and accessible web development.
• Experience with version control and content management systems (CMS).
• Proficient with Adobe Creative Cloud, Sketch, or Figma.
• Experience in Agile software development, with working knowledge of PHP.
• Experience using AI and LLMs to enhance productivity.
• Great communicator—whether it's writing or speaking, you know how to get your point across clearly and effectively.
• Providing exceptional customer service is second nature to you, and you always put people first.
• Know how to build strong, positive relationships and enjoy working with people.
• Self-motivated and take initiative without needing constant direction.
• Comfortable working across teams and departments to get things done.
• Ready to step into a leadership role and help others grow.

Nice To Haves

• Experience designing or building AI-powered products and interfaces is a plus.
• Familiarity with A/B or multivariate testing.

Responsibilities

• Driving the design and development of web products and user experiences.
• Partnering with leaders and stakeholders to conceptualize new products and solutions to customer and business problems.
• Creating high-performing landing pages and optimizing digital experiences that improve customer engagement and conversion outcomes.
• Building the front end and pairing with Software Engineers to release work.
• Teaming up with Analysts to evaluate the effectiveness of designs through real user feedback to test, iterate, and continuously improve experiences.
• Providing consultation and support for less experienced Engineers.
• Working closely with designers to turn ideas into polished designs and high-fidelity prototypes.
• Teaming up with developers to build accessible, responsive frontends using HTML, CSS, and JavaScript—getting everything production-ready.
• Creating and testing new experiences, making continuous improvements based on what works best for users.
• Partnering with product owners and stakeholders to understand project goals and help shape product vision and roadmaps.
• Sketching out and presenting user-friendly solutions through workflows and wireframes, gathering feedback and refining designs before they go live.
• Collaborating with analysts and stakeholders to assess how products are performing, digging into analytics and user data to find ways to make them even better.
• Providing consultative support and mentorship to less experienced engineers.
• Pitching in wherever needed (excluding licensed tasks) to help foster a supportive and collaborative team culture.

Benefits

• We’re all about helping Veterans and military families become homeowners.
• In two short decades, we closed over 500,000 VA Loans and became the #1 VA lender for homebuyers in the nation.
• Our success is measured in living our values every day: Be Passionate and Have Fun, Deliver Results with Integrity and Enhance Lives Every Day.
• We always strive to provide friendly service to military homebuyers and their families.
• We always seek to lift up people and communities across the country.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed