UI/UX Engineer (Mid/Senior)

About Zaden Technologies, Inc.

Join Zaden Technologies on our mission to simplify the delivery and improve the utility of software products for our customers. At Zaden, we believe that our employees are our greatest assets. We hire the right candidates with the right skill sets who fit our culture of customer obsession, innovation, and continuous learning. We are our customer’s biggest advocate and we are looking for like-minded individuals who encompass these same ideals. It is important to us to offer you competitive pay and comprehensive benefits with opportunities that match your life and propel your career!

We are seeking experienced L2 and L3 UI/UX Engineers to join our innovative team. In this role, you will be responsible for designing and implementing intuitive, user-centered interfaces with a particular focus on data analytics. You will work closely with our data scientists, business analysts, and leadership to create tools that require minimal training and feel "natural" to use, directly supporting our mission to automate a smarter future through exceptional user experiences.

Role Responsibilities:

• Design and prototype user interfaces to meet business needs.
• Conduct user research and usability testing to inform design decisions
• Create visually compelling Power BI dashboards to support decision making
• Create wireframes, mockups, and interactive prototypes using industry-standard tools such as Figma or Adobe XD
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including developers, product managers, and stakeholders
• Integrate solutions into the Microsoft 365 ecosystem to align with platform capabilities.
• Develop and maintain design systems and style guides to ensure consistency across products
• Optimize user workflows for defense and space systems applications
• Translate complex technical requirements into intuitive user experiences
• Participate in agile development processes and design reviews
• Mentor junior designers and contribute to design team best practices

Required Qualifications:

• U.S. Citizenship and ability to obtain a security clearance
• Bachelor’s degree required (master’s preferred) in graphic design, human- computer interaction (HCI), digital media, computer science, or a related field.
• 4 years (or 2 years with Master’s) of experience in UX/UI design, with a focus on Microsoft 365 tools such as Power Apps, Power BI, and PowerPoint.
• Proficiency in design tools such as Figma, Sketch, Adobe Creative Suite, or similar
• Strong grasp of UX/UI principles: layout, hierarchy, typography, color theory,  and accessibility.
• Experience designing within the Microsoft 365 ecosystem, in particular Power BI for data dashboards and Powerpoint for executive level presentations
• Experience with responsive web design and mobile-first design approaches
• Knowledge of HTML, CSS, and JavaScript fundamentals
• Experience conducting user research, usability testing, and data analysis
• Strong portfolio demonstrating complex problem-solving and design thinking
• Excellent communication and presentation skills

Preferred Qualifications:

• Ability to commute to San Antonio, TX (highly desirable) 
• Active security clearance
• Experience with design and prototyping tools such as Figma, Adobe XD, or similar tools.
• Familiarity with front-end coding technologies (HTML, CSS, JavaScript) is preferred, but not required.
• Prior experience supporting Military Health System or other federal healthcare  environments, including understanding of government or DoD design standards and accessibility requirements.
• Experience with rapid prototyping and iterative design processes
• Understanding of machine learning and AI-driven interfaces
• Advanced degree in Design, HCI, or related field

What we offer:

• Robust startup environment with a variety of projects to work on
• Growth paths and endless opportunities to learn and develop
• Paid holidays
• Employer contributions toward 401k
• Performance-based bonus and profit-sharing
• 50% coverage of health insurance for employees and their dependents