The Company
Merchant Growth is Canada’s leading fintech provider of credit to small businesses. The company differentiates itself through a proprietary, technology-driven application process, advanced underwriting, and a highly focused servicing process. Our mission is to bring the most convenient and accessible financing experience to Canadian business owners.
We care about growing strong and capable teams with creative, collaborative people. Your peers at Merchant Growth have diverse backgrounds, skill sets, and experiences but share an established track record of driving significant business growth.
The company is seeking a high-performing and motivated full-time UI/UX Engineer. If you are looking to join a company poised for continued significant growth over the next few years, where you’ll have an immediate impact on the business and team, this may be the perfect role for you. You will also have the opportunity to work with and learn from one of the strongest leadership teams in the industry, with a track record of successfully scaling teams and impacting rapid organizational growth.
The Role
We are seeking a talented UI/UX Engineer to play a key role in enhancing system performance, security, and scalability to align with business growth and technology initiatives. This individual will have the opportunity to develop the next generation of fintech.
Main Functions
Design and implement responsive, visually engaging, and user-friendly web interfaces using React (TypeScript) and Material UI.
Conduct usability testing and gather user feedback to inform design decisions and improve user flows
Collaborate with stakeholders to create initial design concepts and iterate through low- and high-fidelity prototypes.
Create and refine wireframes, prototypes, and design concepts in Figma, then translate them into polished, pixel-perfect UI components. Create and maintain a consistent design system with reusable and accessible components that meet WCAG accessibility standards.
Ensure cross-browser and cross-device compatibility to deliver seamless user experiences on desktop and mobile.
Collaborate closely with product managers and developers to refine user flows and align UI with business and user needs.
Conduct usability reviews and visual QA to ensure interfaces match design specifications and deliver a smooth experience.
Optimize the frontend for performance, responsiveness, and usability, focusing on end-user experience.
Participate in Agile ceremonies such as sprint planning, daily stand-ups, and design reviews, contributing to UI/UX perspective.
Stay current with UI/UX design trends, React/Material UI best practices, and accessibility guidelines to keep interfaces modern and inclusive.
About You
5+ years of experience in UI/UX engineering or frontend development with strong expertise in React (TypeScript) and Material UI. Proficiency in Figma for creating wireframes, prototypes, and interactive mockups, and in translating them into production-ready React components. Experience in conducting or supporting UX research, usability testing, and translating insights into design improvements.
Strong understanding of accessibility (WCAG compliance), responsive design, and usability best practices.
Experience creating and maintaining design systems and reusable UI component libraries.
Familiarity with state management basics (e.g., React Context, lightweight Redux/Recoil usage) to support UI needs.
Knowledge of cross-browser/device testing and performance optimization for smooth user experiences.
Excellent collaboration and communication skills with the ability to work closely with designers, developers, and product managers in Agile teams.
Ability to work independently, take ownership of UI features end-to-end, and iterate quickly based on feedback.
Enthusiasm for staying current with UI/UX design trends, accessibility standards, and React ecosystem updates.
Other assets:
Familiarity with React Native design patterns for mobile-first experiences.
Understanding of design tokens and modern theming approaches for consistent brand implementation.
Experience with motion design and creating engaging micro-interactions to improve product usability and delight.
Basic awareness of backend concepts (.NET, APIs) to better understand system constraints, though not a core requirement of the role.
What we offer:
Competitive Salary
Comprehensive Group Health Benefits (Life, AD\&D, Extended Health, Vision \& Dental and Travel Insurance)
Company-wide Lunch and Learns
Monthly Team Events
A Collaborative Team Environment