Senior UI/UX Engineer

Cisive

$90K — $130K *
US-AnywhereRemote in Maryland, US
Enterprise Technology
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5-8 years of UI/UX design experience in a product environment
  • Strong portfolio showcasing end-to-end design work for web or mobile products
  • Proficient with modern design tools like Figma, including advanced features
  • Experience with front-end technologies (HTML, CSS, VueJS) for better collaboration with developers
  • Hands-on experience with Jira for task management
  • Solid understanding of Agile/Kanban methodologies
  • Exceptional communication and storytelling skills for diverse audiences

Responsibilities

  • Lead UX research and usability testing to uncover user needs
  • Design wireframes and high-fidelity prototypes for multiple platforms
  • Maintain and contribute to a scalable design system
  • Conduct user research and testing to drive design decisions
  • Collaborate with engineers for accurate and accessible implementations
  • Engage in Agile Kanban processes including sprint planning
  • Present design concepts and rationale to stakeholders

Benefits

  • Collaborative and innovative team environment
  • Opportunity to influence user-centered design practices
  • Exposure to a variety of UX-related processes and tasks
  • Role includes significant ownership of design projects
  • Potential for career development within a growing company
Full Job Description
  • Job Description Summary: We're looking for a Senior UI/UX Designer with 5–8 years of experience to join our product team. In this role, you'll own end-to-end design work — from discovery and research through to high-fidelity prototypes and design system contributions — for our suite of screening and compliance products. You'll partner closely with product managers, engineers, and stakeholders to deliver intuitive, accessible, and modern user experiences.

  • Job Description (UI/UX Responsibilities): Lead UX research, journey mapping, and usability testing to uncover user needs and pain pointsDesign wireframes, interactive prototypes, and high-fidelity mockups for web and mobile experiencesContribute to and maintain a scalable design systemConduct and synthesize user research and usability testing to inform design decisionsCollaborate with engineers to ensure pixel-perfect, accessible implementationWork within an Agile Kanban framework — writing clear acceptance criteria, participating in sprint planning, and managing your own work through JiraPresent design decisions and rationale to cross-functional stakeholdersChampion user-centered design practices across the organization

  • Required Qualifications: 5–8 years of UI/UX design experience in a product environmentStrong portfolio demonstrating end-to-end design work across web and/or mobile productsProficiency with modern design tools such as Figma, including components, auto layout, and design tokensExperience with a modern tech stack environment — comfortable working alongside VueJS or similar front-end frameworksExperience with front-end technologies (HTML, CSS, VueJS) to facilitate smoother developer handoffHands-on experience with Jira for task and workflow managementSolid working knowledge of Agile/Kanban methodologiesStrong communication and storytelling skills — you can clearly articulate design decisions to both technical and non-technical audiences

  • Preferred Qualifications:
    Experience designing for enterprise SaaS or B2B platformsExperience conducting end-to-end user research including interviews, surveys, and A/B testingExposure to data-heavy or compliance-driven product environmentsExperience building or scaling a design system from the ground upExperience with accessibility standards (WCAG 2.1) is a plusBackground in HR tech, compliance, or enterprise SaaS is a plus

  • Key Competencies:
    User-Centered Thinking - Naturally advocates for the end user in every design decision, balancing business goals with real human needsVisual & Interaction Design - Strong craft across layout, typography, color, and motion with a keen eye for detail and consistencyCross-Functional Collaboration - Works effectively with product, engineering, and business stakeholders to align on goals and deliver cohesive experiencesSystems Thinking - Designs with scalability in mind, contributing to and leveraging design systems rather than one-off solutionsAgile Adaptability - Thrives in a fast-moving Agile environment, managing priorities and iterating quickly based on feedbackCommunication & Storytelling - Clearly articulates design rationale and influences decision-making through well-structured presentations and documentation

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