Senior UX/UI Developer (Banking Industry)
Salary: ₱85,000 – ₱105,000 per month
Job Description – Senior UX/UI
Developer (Banking Industry)
Position: Senior UX/UI Developer
Location: Hybrid (Manila, Philippines)
Employment Type: Full-Time, Contract
Industry: Banking / Financial Services
Experience Required: Minimum 6 years of UX/UI Development experience, with banking or financial services industry experience
About the Role
We are seeking an experienced Senior UX/UI Developer to design and deliver intuitive, secure, and customer-centric digital banking experiences. The ideal candidate has a strong background in UX research, interface design, and front-end implementation, combined with a deep understanding of banking products, regulatory considerations, and digital customer journeys.
You will work closely with Product Managers, Business Analysts, Developers, and Stakeholders to create world-class digital experiences across web and mobile banking platforms.
Key Responsibilities
User Experience (UX)
Conduct user research, usability testing, customer interviews, and journey mapping.
Translate business requirements into user flows, wireframes, prototypes, and design concepts.
Identify pain points and improve digital banking experiences based on customer insights and analytics.
Create and maintain user personas, service blueprints, and customer journey maps.
Advocate for user-centred design principles throughout the product lifecycle.
User Interface (UI)
Design modern, responsive, and accessible interfaces for web and mobile applications.
Create high-fidelity mockups and interactive prototypes using design tools such as Figma.
Develop and maintain design systems, component libraries, and UI standards.
Ensure visual consistency across all banking digital channels.
Apply accessibility and usability best practices.
Development & Collaboration
Collaborate with engineering teams to ensure accurate implementation of designs.
Translate approved UI designs into reusable front-end components.
Participate in Agile ceremonies including sprint planning, grooming, and retrospectives.
Work closely with QA teams to validate user experience and interface quality.
Support continuous improvement of digital products through analytics and user feedback.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Design, Human-Computer Interaction, Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field.
Minimum 6 years of experience as a UX/UI Developer.
Minimum 3 years of experience within Banking, Financial Services, FinTech, or Digital Payments environments.
Strong portfolio demonstrating end-to-end UX/UI projects.
Expert knowledge of:
Figma
Adobe Creative Suite
Wireframing and prototyping tools
Design Systems
Responsive Design
Proficiency in:
HTML5
CSS3 / SCSS
JavaScript
React.js or similar modern front-end frameworks
Experience working within Agile/Scrum environments.
Strong understanding of accessibility standards and usability principles.
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with:
Mobile banking applications
Internet banking platforms
Digital onboarding and KYC journeys
Loan origination systems
Wealth management platforms
Payment and transaction platforms
Familiarity with banking regulations, security requirements, and compliance standards.
Experience working with enterprise design systems.
Knowledge of analytics tools such as Google Analytics, Hotjar, or similar platforms.
Experience designing for multi-country or regional banking environments.
Key Competencies
Customer-centric mindset
Strong visual design capabilities
Problem-solving and analytical thinking
Attention to detail
Stakeholder engagement
Collaboration and teamwork
Adaptability in fast-paced environments
Excellent presentation and communication skills
Nice-to-Have
Experience working remotely with global teams.
Background in digital transformation projects within banking.
Experience with AI-driven banking interfaces or conversational experiences.
Certification in UX Design, Human-Centred Design, or related disciplines.
Success Measures
The successful candidate will:
Deliver intuitive and highly usable banking experiences.
Improve customer satisfaction and digital adoption metrics.
Reduce friction in critical banking journeys.
Ensure design consistency across platforms.
Partner effectively with business and technology teams to accelerate product delivery.
Location Requirement: Candidate must be based in Metro Manila or nearby regions in the Philippines and be able to work hybrid while collaborating with regional and international stakeholders.