The Software Engineer III - UI Developer is responsible for the design, development, enhancement, and maintenance of front-end user interfaces for enterprise applications. The role focuses on creating robust, scalable, and accessible UI applications that align with best practices and standards, ensuring seamless integration with back-end systems. Key focus areas include delivering responsive and user-centric designs, implementing accessibility compliance, collaborating within Agile teams, and optimizing performance for enterprise-scale applications.

This position aligns with Cayuse’s core values of Innovation, Excellence, Collaboration, Adaptability, and Integrity by fostering technical solutions that meet customer needs, promoting teamwork, and prioritizing quality and inclusivity in deliverables.

• Develop and maintain front-end user interfaces using Angular, HTML5, CSS3, and JavaScript for enterprise applications.
• Implement ADA/Accessibility compliance standards for UI designs to ensure inclusivity for all users.
• Participate in all phases of the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC), including design, development, testing, deployment, and maintenance.
• Follow Agile development principles, contributing to iterative planning sessions, stand-ups, and retrospectives.
• Debug, optimize, and update front-end UI elements to enhance performance, scalability, and maintainability.
• Execute Test-Driven Development (TDD) using tools such as Karma, Jasmine, and Selenium to increase code reliability.
• Integrate responsive design best practices to create consistent user experiences across devices and platforms.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including back-end developers, UX designers, and QA teams, to deliver high-quality software.
• Perform system troubleshooting, root cause analysis, and resolve production issues efficiently to maintain application reliability.
• Create and update artifacts such as technical specifications, design documents, and user manuals to support team and client understanding of projects.
• Conduct performance tests on developed UI components and provide recommendations for improvement.
• Contribute to the continuous integration and delivery (CI/CD) pipeline by supporting automation scripts related to front-end deployments.

• Other duties as assigned.

Here’s What You Need

• 8 years Hands-on experience in Front End/UI development, enhancing and maintaining enterprise-class applications using Angular and/or similar frameworks on theJ2EE application development platform.
• 8 years Required Hands-on experience participating in all phases of the SDLC (Systems Development Life Cycle).
• 8 years Hands-on UI development experience implementing Authentication and Authorization, Caching strategies.
• 8 years Hands-on programming experience in following languages: HTML5, JavaScript, JQuery, AJAX, CSS3, Bootstrap, SASS, Angular, Typescript, JSON, XML, ES5/ES6, NPM, Maven and/or other UI frameworks/libraries.
• 8 years Demonstrable experience developing, optimizing, and maintaining an enterprise-level Front End/UI application including complete ownership of the front-end stack (JavaScript/HTML/CSS, Angular and/or other UI frameworks).
• 8 years Required Experience implementing Client-facing applications with responsive design and development.
• 8 years Required Experience implementing SPAs with JS or with libraries/frameworks like Angular.
• 8 years 8 Required Experience in development of self-contained, reusable, and testable modules and components.
• 8 years Required Strong understanding and experience of fundamental programming concepts of data structures, algorithms, performance, caching and scalability issues in the context of Web based UI applications.
• 8 years Required Experience in developing and testing application user interface for ADA/Accessibility Compliance.
• 8 years’ experience in implementing best practices in the areas of application design, performance, scalability and maintainability.
• 8 years’ experience in Test-driven development and test creation using frameworks such as Karma, Jasmine, Selenium
• Must be able to pass a background check. May require additional background checks as required by projects and/or clients at any time during employment.

Desired Qualifications:

• 5 years Preferred Hands-on experience with Spring Boot Java Applications.
• 5 years Preferred Hands-on experience with IBM WebSphere Application Server 8 or later.
• 5 years Preferred Hands-on experience with Agile Development Methodologies (preferably Scrum)
• 5 years Preferred Hands-on experience with web applications developed for Cloud platform
• 5 years Preferred Hands-on experience with CI/CD methodology
• 5 years Preferred Hands-on development experience for mobile and tablet platforms

Our Commitment to you / overview of benefits

• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance; Wellness Program
• Flexible Spending Accounts (Healthcare, Dependent Care, Commuter)
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability options
• Basic Life and AD&D Insurance (Company Provided)
• Voluntary Life and AD&D options
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with matching after one year
• Paid Time Off

Reports to: Program Manager

Working Conditions

• Professional hybrid office environment.
• Ability to work on-site in Austin, Texas
• 3 days remote, 2 days (Monday & Tuesday) required to be on-site.
• Must be physically and mentally able to perform duties extended periods of time.
• Ability to use a computer and other office productivity tools with sufficient speed to meet the demands of this position.
• Must be able to establish a productive and professional workspace.
• Must be able to sit for long periods of time looking at computer screen.

• May be asked to work a flexible schedule which may include holidays.
• May be asked to travel for business or professional development purposes.
• May be asked to work hours outside of normal business hours.

Other Duties: Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive list of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job.  Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Cayuse is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  All employment decisions are based on merit, qualifications, skills, and abilities. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment in accordance with any applicable federal, state, or local law.