Contract To Hire Sr UI DeveloperLeads interaction design, information architecture and/or visual design strategy for programs and/or projects, and executes on UI design deliverablesResponsibilitiesLead development of overarching approach to user experience and direct user experience design of all web projects including visual design, user flow, information architecture, page layoutUnderstand target audiences' needs, tasks, and goals and translate them into creative conceptsOversee integration of site IA and functional concept with visual concept and contentOrganize content into logical categories and develop structural design through establishing the foundation of information access and functional relationships at the site and page-levelProduce site maps, flow charts, functional specifications and navigational wireframes to drive target audience's online experienceUpdate and maintain site maps, flow charts, functional specifications and navigational wireframes for all externally-facing websitesProduce graphic sketches, designs, and copy layouts for online design concepts and delivery to customerDetermines size and arrangement of illustrative material, selects style and size of type, and arranges layout based upon available space, knowledge of layout principles, and aesthetic design conceptsLead and/or participate in user research, concept testing, and usability testingKeep abreast of and present on competitive trends & best practices in user experience designCreate and maintain technical documentation using defined technical documentation templates that meet SDLC standardsParticipate in scrum events: Daily Stand up, Sprint Planning, Sprint Review and Sprint RetrospectiveQualificationsRequirements 4-6 years of experience working as an UI developer in the financial services industryExperienced in Scrum or other agile development methodologiesAble to work evenings and weekends to support production releases and break fixTravel will be required to the West Coast for training and knowledge transferThe ideal candidate with be eligible for hire in the United States without sponsorshipExcellent communications skillsTechnical Skills HTML5, CSS, Angular, CodeceptJSEducational ExperienceBS / BA in Computer Science, Engineering, Math or related technical area