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The worldwide pioneer in the creation of interactive entertainment, Nintendo Co., Ltd., of Kyoto, Japan, manufactures and markets hardware and software for its Nintendo Switch™ system and the Nintendo 3DS™ family of portable systems. Since 1983, when it launched the Nintendo Entertainment System™, Nintendo has sold more than 4.7 billion video games and more than 740 million hardware units globally, including Nintendo Switch and the Nintendo 3DS family of systems, as well as the Game Boy™, Game Boy Advance, Nintendo DS™ family of systems, Super NES™, Nintendo 64™, Nintendo GameCube™, Wii™ and Wii U™ systems. It has also created industry icons that have become well-known, household names, such as Mario, Donkey Kong, Metroid, Zelda and Pokémon. A wholly owned subsidiary, Nintendo Technology Development, based in Redmond, Washington, creates future hardware/software technology and researches North American-based technologies.

The UX Developer is responsible for the core development of a shared component library used in the design system for developer-facing applications. The component library is designed for conformance to the company’s UX guidelines. The UX Developer works closely with the UX team to implement components according to agreed-upon specifications.

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES:

  • Develops the React component library and evangelizes it to the broader organization.

  • Ensures the component library follows company guidelines and is WCAG 2.0 compliant.

  • Researches, evaluates, and analyzes technical and design requirements to present technical documentation regarding Nintendo’s component library and design system.

  • Partners with UX Designers to develop an exceptional suite of developer-facing tools.

  • Participates in setting coding standards, documentation guidelines, and best practices; contributes to design brainstorming sessions, technical design reviews, formal code reviews, and functional walkthroughs.

  • Learns about our implementation of the Windows Presentation Foundation (WPF) with the aim of contributing to the WPF component library.

  • Maintains up-to-date knowledge of new UX web development technologies and applies them to enhance the usability and efficiency of the applications that use the component library.

  • Proactively recognizes system deficiencies and implements effective solutions.

  • Receives guidance from other developers about new technologies, methodologies, and processes.

SUMMARY OF REQUIREMENTS:

  • 3+ years related experience in front-end focused technologies, such as HTML, CSS, JavaScript (ECMAScript 6), and TypeScript.

  • Proficiency with web libraries and frameworks such as React, LitElement (Web Components), or Angular.

  • Familiarity with C# or other managed languages would be favorable. (React experience is required; others are nice to have.)

  • Working knowledge of the full software development life cycle, including coding standards, code reviews, source control management, build processes, and testing.

  • Ability to identify and quickly fix browser compatibility issues.

  • Ability to rapidly prototype web applications and components.

  • Familiarity with JavaScript testing frameworks such as Karma, Jasmine, or Mocha.

  • Familiarity with UX design principles preferred.

  • Familiarity with UX design tools such as Figma preferred.

  • Strong teamwork and communication skills.

  • Strong passion for creating a great user experience.

  • Self-motivated, highly creative problem solver.

  • Undergraduate degree in Computer Science, Design Technology, or similar is preferred.

This position is onsite in Redmond, WA, and not open to remote status at this time.

This contract position has a base pay range of $40 - $50 per hour and is eligible for benefits through the employing agency. Agency benefits include eligibility for medical insurance, employee assistance program, and paid sick leave. All benefits are subject to elections, eligibility requirements, plan and program terms. Benefits offerings will be confirmed at the time of offer by the employing agency, and may differ depending on the employing agency partner.