UI developer

[ˈjuː.aɪ dɪˈvel.ə.pər]
nounpl: UI developers
desenvolvedor de interface de usuário
1. A software professional who designs and develops user interfaces for applications, websites, and digital products, focusing on visual design, layout, and user interaction
The UI developer created an intuitive interface that improved user engagement.
O desenvolvedor de interface de usuário criou uma interface intuitiva que melhorou o engajamento do usuário.
2. A specialist responsible for implementing visual elements and ensuring the interface is responsive and accessible across different devices
As a UI developer, she works with design systems and component libraries.
Como desenvolvedora de interface de usuário, ela trabalha com sistemas de design e bibliotecas de componentes.
The term 'UI developer' is widely used in Brazil's growing tech industry, particularly in São Paulo and Rio de Janeiro. In the Brazilian job market, the role is often combined with UX responsibilities. In Portugal, the term is less common, with 'web developer' or 'front-end developer' being preferred. In the USA and NYC specifically, 'UI dev' is frequently used as shorthand in tech communities.
NYC Slang
UI dev
Synonyms / Sinônimos
interface developerfront-end UI developerUI engineeruser interface specialist
Antonyms / Antônimos
backend developerdatabase administrator

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
desenvolvedor de interface de usuário
Most common formal translation used in job postings and professional contexts
Brazil (Tech Industry)
desenvolvedor UI
Abbreviated form commonly used in tech companies and startups
São Paulo
dev de UI / desenvolvedor de interface
More casual usage in tech hubs
Portugal
programador de interface de utilizador
Uses 'utilizador' instead of 'usuário' following European Portuguese conventions

Related Words

UX designerfront-end developerweb developerCSS developerJavaScript developerdesign systemuser experience

Related Idioms & Phrases

pixel perfect
above the fold
responsive design
mobile-first approach
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