UI/UX Designer & Web Application Developer

• Job Title: UI/UX Designer & Web Application Developer
• Job Type: Inside IR35 Contract
• Location: Coventry
• Hybrid (3 days a week)
• Duration: 1 year
• The ideal candidate will lead A hybrid UI/UX Designer & Web Application Developer responsible for designing intuitive user experiences and translating them into scalable, responsive web applications.

The role bridges design thinking and front-end engineering to deliver user-centric digital products.

The Role

The ideal candidate will lead A hybrid UI/UX Designer & Web Application Developer responsible for designing intuitive user experiences and translating them into scalable, responsive web applications. The role bridges design thinking and front-end engineering to deliver user-centric digital products.

Your responsibilities

• 1. UX / UI Design
• Conduct user research, persona creation, and journey mapping
• Create wireframes, prototypes, and high-fidelity UI designs
• Design intuitive, accessible, and engaging user interfaces
• Perform usability testing and iterate based on feedback
• 2. Web Application Development
• Develop responsive web applications using HTML, CSS, JavaScriptImplement UI designs using frameworks (e.g., React/Angular)
• Ensure cross-browser compatibility and mobile responsiveness
• Optimize performance, scalability, and load times
• 3. Design-to-Development Integration
• Translate UX/UI designs into functional front-end components
• Ensure technical feasibility of designs
• Work closely with backend teams to integrate APIsMaintain consistency with design systems and UI standards
• 4. Collaboration & Delivery
• Collaborate with product managers, architects, and business stakeholders
• Participate in Agile ceremonies and sprint-based delivery
• Contribute to design documentation and technical specifications
• Continuously improve UX based on metrics and feedback
• Your Profile
• Essential skills/knowledge/experience: Design

Skills

• User research, usability testing, heuristics
• Wireframing & prototyping tools (Figma, Sketch, Adobe XD)
• Strong knowledge of design systems, typography, accessibility
• Development

Skills

• Proficiency in HTML5, CSS3, JavaScriptExperience with React / Angular / Vue.js
• Understanding of REST APIs, Git, CI/CD pipelines
• Responsive & mobile-first design implementation
• Soft

Skills

• Strong problem-solving and analytical thinking
• Stakeholder communication (business + technical)
• Ability to work in cross-functional Agile teams
• Attention to detail and user empathy
• Experience & Qualification5-10+ years in UI/UX design + front-end development
• Degree in Design, Computer Science, HCI or related field
• Strong portfolio demonstrating design + coded applications
• Experience in enterprise/web platforms (preferred)
• Desirable skills/knowledge/experience: (As applicable)
• Nice to Have (UK/Enterprise Context)
• Experience in utilities / regulated industries (Ofwat, AMP)
• Exposure to cloud (Azure/AWS) and CI/CD pipelines
• Knowledge of accessibility standards (WCAG)