WHO WE ARE
Etinars?is a values-focused company with multi-year experience, specialised in the recruitment of professionals for niche markets - managing the full-life cycle of specialist and executive level hires.
At Etinars, we genuinely care about who you are and what you need.
We place great emphasis on fostering robust, enduring connections built upon trust and transparency.
Our approach ensures a swift journey, leading you hand in hand towards signing your next career step.
WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR
EU Institutions: UX/UI and Front-End Developer (full remote)
Join our client's team as a UX/UI and Front-End Developer, working remotely!
We're seeking a skilled individual to drive the development of intuitive and responsive user interfaces for web platforms, ensuring a seamless user experience. You'll be involved in designing, prototyping, and implementing UI solutions while adhering to best coding practices.
Your expertise in UI/UX design, web technologies, and frameworks will be essential in crafting visually appealing and functional interfaces.
If you're passionate about shaping the digital landscape of the EU institutions and possess the skills outlined, we'd love to hear from you.
YOUR TASKS
Development of front-end website architecture and responsive UI solutions following good coding practices, including creation/correction of CSS and transforming mock-ups into semantic HTML and development of innovative solutions for different platforms as well as integration with DBs or other server-side logic
Design and development of features to enhance the user experience.
UX writing
Visual prototyping of UI solutions such as designing (low- and high-fidelity) wireframes, mock-ups and story boards which lead to an intuitive user experience.
User Experience (UX) analysis
Consultancy on UI at any step of the design of a digital solution (from brainstorming to research, sketches, prototypes, user tests and final implementation)
Design and development of UI solutions for different web products and platforms, including showing styling, use of typography, images, text, the definition of Information Architecture, interaction workflows and navigation
Creation and maintenance of style guides, brand book and visual component libraries, including sketched concepts and page templates.
Creation of graphical elements including illustrations, visuals, infographics, data visualisations, etc.
Documentation of code, ensuring easy maintenance & evolution
Optimisation of application for maximum performance and scalability
Cross-platform optimisation.
Definition of user-centred evaluations of UI solutions, identifying key usability problems and providing recommendations on how to solve them (including the participation in usability studies with users)
Synthesis of UX research, web analytics data, as well as surveys, legacy and organizational goals.
Testing and fixing bugs or other coding issues.
Compile and analyse data, processes, and codes to troubleshoot problems and identify areas for improvement.
Understanding and implementation of security and data protection.
Usability studies
User requirements research
Surveys
Presents reports
Problem solving attitude
Data-driven decision-making
Meet both technical and consumer needs. YOUR SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE
Experience in UI/UX design
Previous experience in Graphic Design
Knowledge of web technologies, frameworks and standards such as HTML, XHTML, CSS and jQuery development, W3C, accessibility, SEO, JavaScript, Angular, React, Vue
Good knowledge of Typescript, Webpack
Knowledge of GIT
Knowledfe of PHP, using Twig.
Knowledge of Laravel.
Experience with Bootstrap
Experience with Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator ad XD
Knowledge of CoreIDraw
Knowledge in customisation of collaborative tools such as Atlassian's Confluence or similar
Knowledge of Typography concepts
Previous experience with Agile software development methodology
Experience in using WordPress
Good knowledge of Drupal
Prototyping experience using tools such as Figma
CI/CD
Knowledge of user testing through all stages of a project, including different techniques (e.g. eye tracking, dynamic/static verification) and methods of testing (e.g. remote usability testing, A/B testing, hallway testing, post release testing) Following skills and knowledge are required:
Ability to give presentations
Ability to apply high quality standards
Ability to cope with fast changing technologies
Very good communication skills with technical and non-technical audiences
Analysis and problem solving skills
Ability to work independently and troubleshoot issues effectively. Due to the particular nature of a large international organisation such as the European Commission, candidates should also have the following non-technical skills:
Capability of integration in an international/multicultural environment, rapid self-starting capability and experience in working in team;
Ability to participate in multilingual meetings;
Ability to work in multi-cultural environment, on multiple large projects;
Excellent Team Player
Ability to understand, speak and write English (B1,B2) will be an advantage;
High degree of discretion and integrity is required as the applications managed and maintained in the unit contain personal and confidential data EXTRA INFORMATION
The services shall be performed remotely in Far-site location within EU territory only
Freelance contract
The competence level will be tested during interview. In case the information about the competence level filled in the CV are not true, this may lead to refusal of candidate. Please note that, due to the sensitive nature of the data involved, this position is currently available only to individuals who meet the following criteria:
EU Citizens
Non-EU Citizens with a valid EU work permit
Once we receive your CV, we will take time to evaluate it carefully. Should there be a match for this or any other position at Etinars, we will be in touch with you. In case there is no match now don't worry, we will make sure to keep your CV in consideration for future vacancies!
In Etinars we are committed to supporting Diversity and Inclusion Community. If you identify as part of it and you meet the minimum criteria for the job, you will be given the opportunity to demonstrate your abilities at an interview.