Lead UI/UX Developer

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Company: Zetron, Inc.

Location: Knoxville, TN 37918

Description:

ABOUT US:

For 40 years, Zetron (a Codan Company) has delivered interoperable end-to-end command & control systems across multiple industries and international markets. With over 40,000 console positions, hundreds of established partners and value-added resellers, and coverage in more than 100 countries, we are an established global leader in connecting communications centers with field operations, personnel, and constituents.

Zetron has more than 400 employees worldwide, including additions to its development, services, sales, support and back-office teams. Zetron is headquartered in Redmond, Washington (USA), with operations throughout the United States such as GeoConex in Knoxville, TN, Canada, the United Kingdom, and Australia to serve its growing global customer base in more than 80 countries around the world.

ABOUT THE ROLE:

This role you'll develop responsive user interfaces using Blazor and JavaScript, collaborating with designers and backend developers to integrate APIs and ensure seamless functionality. Responsibilities include enforcing UI coding standards, secure coding practices, unit testing, debugging, deployment, and mentoring junior team members while continuously improving interfaces based on feedback.

*This role is a hybrid position. You must be able to commute to our Knoxville Office.*

WHAT MAKES A SUCCESSFUL LEAD IU/UX DEVELOPER?
  • Collaborate with Designers: Translate UI/UX design wireframes into functional and visually appealing user interfaces in collaboration with designers.
  • User Interface Development: Build and maintain responsive user interfaces using Microsoft Blazor and JavaScript.
  • API Integration: Work closely with backend developers to integrate user interfaces with REST APIs and WebSockets for seamless functionality.
  • Style & Responsiveness: Use CSS to create visually consistent, responsive, and cross-browser-compatible designs.
  • Unit Testing: Write and maintain unit tests for front-end components to ensure stability and reliability.
  • Coding Standards and Best Practices: Establishing and enforce UI coding standards, patterns and best practices; implement shared tool and utility libraries.
  • Secure Coding Practices: Advocate for and implement secure coding practices to protect sensitive data and prevent vulnerabilities.
  • Deployment & Orchestration: Deploy and manage user interfaces as containers in container orchestration environments.
  • Code Reviews: Participate in code reviews to ensure internal code quality.
  • Debugging & Diagnostics: Analyze, debug, and resolve complex software issues, and communicate findings and solutions to team members.
  • Mentoring and Training: Mentoring junior team members and providing training in new technologies.
  • Iterative Improvement: Participate in design reviews and user feedback sessions to iteratively improve user interfaces.

AS A KEY MEMBER OF THE TEAM YOU MUST BE ABLE TO:
  • Ability to collaborate with UI/UX designers to convert wireframes and design concepts into working interfaces.
  • Ability to establish coding standards and best practices for the UI/UX team.
  • Ability to keep up to date with the latest relevant tools and technologies.
  • Strong proficiency in Microsoft C#, Blazor and JavaScript for front-end development.
  • Solid understanding of CSS for styling and layout.
  • Extensive knowledge of integrating user interfaces with REST APIs and WebSockets.
  • Experience with unit testing frameworks for UI components such as bUnit.
  • Knowledge of accessibility best practices and standards.
  • Knowledge of token-based authentication.
  • Familiarity with containerization and container orchestration.
  • Working knowledge of Microsoft Teams and Azure DevOps.
  • Experience in agile software development processes.
  • Ability to mentor junior developers.
  • Must be able to have a proactive approach to learning and adopting new tools and technologies
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with ability to convey information clearly and accurately.
  • Active listening skills
  • Excellent attention to detail.
  • Must be organized.
  • Must pass background and fingerprint check.
  • High-level project management skills

TRAVEL: approximately 20%

Must be able to travel overnight
Must be able to travel internationally
Have a Valid work state's Driver's License; driving records must be maintained in good standing

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE REQUIRED: The following list of requirements are considered the minimum levels of education and experience necessary to perform this job successfully. Any equivalent combination of education and experience that provides the applicant with the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the job is acceptable.
  • Experience in a mission-critical communications, public safety, or an adjacent field is an asset
  • Candidates with experience in GIS frameworks such as ESRI ArcGIS are strongly preferred.
  • Strong knowledge of Microsoft desktop UI frameworks (WinForms, WPF, MAUI) as well as Microsoft SQL Server (T-SQL) and database design.
  • Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and cloud platforms (e.g., GitHub Actions, Azure DevOps, AWS, or Google Cloud).
  • Strong proficiency in .NET, C# and ASP.NET Core
  • Familiar with Azure, AWS, or Google Cloud.
  • 8+ years UI/UX Developer or in a similar role or any combination of education and experience in a lead role of 3+ years that provides equivalent expertise.

BENEFITS & CULTURE

Our culture is supportive and collaborative. You will be part of a multidisciplinary team where sharing ideas and innovation is strongly encouraged. Zetron embodies the values of those who work here, embraces diversity, and offers a comfortable and casual atmosphere where people work hard and feel a part of the organization. At Zetron we not only create and stand behind solutions that help save lives, but our employees are also offered a competitive compensation and benefits package.

Our U.S. Benefits include:
  • Medical, Dental, Vision Benefits
  • 401(k), including a Company match
  • Generous Paid Time Off Packages
  • Company paid short-term and long-term disability coverage, basic life insurance and wellbeing benefits
  • Flexible working hours
  • The ability to grow your career by attending various educational programs and/or trainings
  • 10 paid holidays
  • Incentive Bonus Plans
  • Perks and discounts
  • And more!

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Zetron, Inc. is an equal opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, gender identity, protected veteran status, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

In compliance with the ADA Amendments Act, should you have a disability that requires assistance and / or reasonable accommodation with the job application process, please contact the Human Resources department via phone at 425.820.6363, ext. 294 or via e-mail at careers@zetron.com.

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