UI / UX Developer

Overview

Title: UI/UX Developer

Location: Wilkes-Barre, PA, Parsippany, NJ, Philadelphia, PA or Rancho Cordova, CA

Berkshire Hathaway GUARD offers a collaborative company culture with outstanding benefits and competitive compensation. Our organization is hiring and we're looking for talented individuals to join our team and establish a rewarding career with us.

Our success is founded on our strong reputation, and we have received an A+ "Superior" grade by the leading independent insurance rating organization. Backed by our ultimate parent company, Berkshire Hathaway Inc., our brand is founded upon trust, service, and innovation. If you're looking for an employer with integrity and flexibility, keep reading to learn about our benefits and job openings.

Benefits:

• Work life balance schedule- No Nights or Weekends!

• Hybrid work schedule: Three days in the office, two days from home

• Generous vacation and sick time

• Closed on all major holidays

• Healthcare benefits begin on your first day of employment

• 401K with company match and profit sharing

• Every 5 years employees receive a generous monetary award to be used toward a vacation!

• Tuition reimbursement after six months of employment

• Discover opportunities to advance your career

• Be part of Berkshire Hathaway Inc., one of the world's most admired companies

Responsibilities

The environment:

The industry leading software development team at Berkshire Hathaway GUARD Insurance aims to improve our companies' performance and empower the organization to be more effective at everything it does. Our software platform encompasses all areas of the business from policy administration and claims handling through document management and workflow. GUARD developers enjoy a competitive total benefits package including profit sharing, relaxed dress codes, an opportunity to earn extra cash, and a modern environment conducive to creative thinking and team work.

The role: UI /UX Developer

As a programmer at GUARD, you will work in a dynamic, fast-paced environment working with business analysts and partners to develop, innovate, and enhance business processes throughout the organization. You will be a key member of our team that ensures our system is always fast, available and scalable. You will be working with large datasets, so a focus on performance and optimized code is important.

Responsibilities:

• Design and implement user flows, wireframes and proof of concepts that have a business impact

• Create the visual design definition, direction and consistency of applications for multiple display devices

• Collaborate with Stakeholders, Product and selected vendors to create visual presentations for product roadmap initiatives

• Work closely with Frontend Developers and Architects to help implement designs as needed

• Ensure that user experience is formulated to achieve Company goals

• Maintain a pulse upon User Experience through site analytics, session replays, A/B Testing, and user testing

• Purpose solutions for user pain points to increase user engagement throughout the application and company websites

• Monitor UX technology trends and innovations, market trends, competitive solutions, and emerging technologies

Salary Range

$77,000-$115,000.00 USD

The successful candidate is expected to work in one of our offices 3-4 days per week and also be available for travel as required.

The annual base salary range posted represents a broad range of salaries around the U.S. and is subject to many factors including but not limited to credentials, education, experience, geographic location, job responsibilities, performance, skills and/or training.

Qualifications

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in related field or equivalent work experience

• 3+ years of experience in UX design supporting software applications or website development

• Excellent user interface design skills that leverage Material Design or variety of other frontend frameworks

• Strong problem-solving skills with an emphasis on user-centered design methodologies

• Strong information visualization, production, and prototyping skills

• Intermediate knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite, Figma, and Sketch

• Strong understanding of responsive web design and have ability to adapt designs to any screen size

• Basic working knowledge of HTML & CSS

• Ability to clearly communicate ideas and solutions

• Ability to collaborate with other UX/UI members by actively participating in feedback sessions

• Self-direction, tact, diplomacy, and a courteous and professional demeanor

• Ability to be meticulous with accuracy and detail

• Must be deadline sensitive and adaptable to change