We’re partnering with a global software company undergoing a major platform modernisation: transitioning from legacy desktop tools to modern, web-native experiences that will transform how engineers model, analyse, and optimise complex systems worldwide.
As part of this strategic transformation, we’re hiring for two senior roles to drive UX/UI and front-end excellence:
1. Senior Product UI/UX Designer – Interface & Web Modernisation Programme Lead the UX vision for next-gen web-based engineering tools. Translate complex scientific/engineering workflows into intuitive, efficient interfaces. Conduct user research, create wireframes/prototypes, establish design standards, and ensure user-centric evolution across products. Essential: Proven experience in complex software UX/UI, strong interaction design principles, collaboration with engineering teams. Desirable: Technical/enterprise domain experience, user research with specialist users, Figma/prototyping mastery.
2. Senior UI/UX Front-End Developer – Interface & Web Modernisation Programme Hands-on leadership in building scalable web interfaces and front-end architecture. Implement high-performance UIs using modern JS frameworks (React or similar), develop reusable component libraries, mentor others, and help transition to in-house capability. Influence tech stack decisions for long-term scalability. Essential: Strong modern web dev experience (React etc.), front-end architecture/scalability, cross-functional collaboration. Desirable: Electron/hybrid frameworks, design systems, complex domain apps, mentoring experience.
Why join?
- Highly competitive salary + performance-based structure
- 36 days annual leave
- Private health & dental insurance
- Pension matched up to 10%
- Cycle to work + other salary sacrifice schemes
- Annual medical, training/development, visa sponsorship & relocation assistance (where applicable)
- Chance to influence global engineering workflows at a growing, innovative company expanding into new sectors
These are strategic, high-impact roles in a collaborative environment where your work will reach thousands of specialist users worldwide.
If you’re a senior designer or front-end developer passionate about complex technical products and modern web experiences, I’d love to hear from you!
DM me your CV/LinkedIn profile or email derek@ionrecruitment.com for a confidential chat and next steps. Happy to share more details about the roles and company.
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To apply for this job email your details to derek@ionrecruitment.com