Senior UX Engineer at ATPCO in Herndon, VA

companyDescription ATPCO is the world's primary source for air fare content, holding over 200 million fares across 160 countries. Every day, the travel industry relies on ATPCO's technology and data solutions to help millions of travelers reach their destinations efficiently. Join us and contribute to the development of innovative applications that power global travel. ATPCO is everywhere people buy flights. We’re not just shaping the future of air travel– we’re redefining how and where great work happens. At ATPCO, we believe in flexibility, trust, and a culture where your wellbeing comes first Why Join Us?​ ✅ Remote-First Culture – Flexibility to work from home in your country of hire​ ✅ Inclusive, Collaborative Culture– Be seen, heard, and valued​ ✅ 401(k) with Generous Employer Match– Invest in your future​ ✅ Comprehensive Benefits– Medical, Dental and Vision Our Culture:​ We’ve built a remote-first culture rooted in trust, transparency, and belonging. With open-door leadership, weekly 1:1s, and real-time recognition, we keep our people connected and valued—no matter where they work.​ Our cultural pillars of Collaboration, Empowerment, Innovation, Learning, Transparency, and Trust guide how we show up for one another and grow together. jobDescription The Sr UX Engineer at ATPCO bridges the gap between design and development, creating user-centered digital experiences. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, including product managers, designers, and developers, to deliver intuitive interfaces. Your role will focus on developing front-end components, improving user experience, and supporting the ATPCO design system.  You'll also play a critical role in improving existing applications, integrating new features, and maintaining system functionality to meet evolving business and customer needs. Roles and Responsibilities: Front-End Development: Develop and maintain interactive prototypes and user-facing interfaces using HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and frameworks (e.g., Angular, React, Vue). Implement interactive features, write automated tests, and ensure responsive design. API Integration: Integrate REST APIs into front-end applications, ensuring secure data handling, efficient state management, and seamless communication between UI components and back-end services. UX/UI Design: Apply HCI principles when collaborating with designers to convert wireframes and mockups into production-ready digital experiences. Collaboration: Act as a liaison between design and engineering teams. Work with product managers to align UX/UI developments with business goals. Participate in design and code reviews to enhance quality. User-Centered Development: Ensure compliance with accessibility standards and analyze user metrics for improvements. Performance Optimization: Optimize front-end code for performance and troubleshoot issues across platforms. Design Systems: Contribute to the design system for consistency across products and develop reusable components to enhance efficiency. AI-Assisted Development: Leverage AI tools (e.g., Copilot, Codex, Claude Code) to accelerate front-end development, improve code quality, rapidly prototype, and automate repetitive engineering tasks while maintaining high UX standards. Continuous Improvement: Stay current with design and front-end development techniques, tools, and technologies. Recommend and implement improvements to enhance quality, productivity, user experience, and conversions. Documentation and Management: Ensure all design and technical artifacts are complete, properly managed, and adhere to ATPCO's development and quality standards. Ideal Candidate : Lead the design and development of advanced prototypes and components for the design system. Act as a key contributor to the architecture and optimization of front-end applications. Collaborate with UX designers and product teams to ensure smooth implementation of user-centered designs. Introduce new tools and technologies to enhance front-end development practices. Mentor junior engineers and assist in their skill development. Write comprehensive documentation and automated tests. Stay updated on new technologies and trends in UX and front-end development. Salary Range: $110,900 – $136,797 *The disclosed range estimate has not been adjusted for applicable geographic differential associated with the United States* qualifications additionalInformation At ATPCO, we are deeply committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion. Our supportive policies promote work-life balance through flexible work arrangements, and we cultivate a workplace where every employee feels valued, respected, and a true sense of belonging. We consider qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, gender, age, color, religion, national origin, citizenship status, marital status, disability, sexual orientation, protected military/veteran status, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, or any other legally protected factor All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.