Role : UI Architect (React)
Location : Chicago, Illinois, (Hybrid) US Living in Chicago - Visit customer office once or twice per week
Project description :
- Architect and Design UI Systems : Lead the architecture and design of scalable, reusable, and maintainable UI components using React.
- React Component Development : Develop high-quality, responsive, and performance optimized React components that can be reused across various parts of the application.
- Collaboration with Teams : Work closely with UX / UI designers, back-end developers, and product managers to ensure seamless integration of design and functionality.
- Code Reviews and Standards : Establish best practices and coding standards for React development, including consistent code styling, component design patterns, and performance optimizations.
- State Management : Design and implement state management solutions (using Redux, MobX, or Context API) to handle application-wide state in a scalable manner.
- Performance Optimization : Monitor and optimize the performance of React applications, ensuring efficient rendering, load times, and smooth user interactions.
- Mentor Developers : Provide technical leadership and mentorship to front-end developers, helping them grow their expertise in React and UI development.
- Component Libraries : Build and maintain a shared component library to ensure consistency across applications.
- Integrating APIs : Collaborate with back-end teams to integrate RESTful APIs, GraphQL, and other data services into the React front end.
- Testing and Debugging : Ensure the reliability of the UI by implementing comprehensive unit tests, end-to-end tests, and code debugging strategies using tools like Jest, Cypress, or Enzyme.
- Mobile Responsiveness : Ensure that all UI components and layouts are mobile-responsive, working seamlessly across a variety of screen sizes and devices.
- Accessibility : Implement accessibility best practices (WCAG standards) to ensure the UI is usable for all users, including those with disabilities.
- Continuous Integration / Delivery : Work with DevOps and back-end teams to implement CI / CD pipelines for efficient deployment and testing of React applications.
Responsibilities :
Architect and Design UI Systems : Lead the architecture and design of scalable, reusable, and maintainable UI components using React.React Component Development : Develop high-quality, responsive, and performance optimized React components that can be reused across various parts of the application.Collaboration with Teams : Work closely with UX / UI designers, back-end developers, and product managers to ensure seamless integration of design and functionality.Code Reviews and Standards : Establish best practices and coding standards for React development, including consistent code styling, component design patterns, and performance optimizations.State Management : Design and implement state management solutions (using Redux, MobX, or Context API) to handle application-wide state in a scalable manner.Performance Optimization : Monitor and optimize the performance of React applications, ensuring efficient rendering, load times, and smooth user interactions.Mentor Developers : Provide technical leadership and mentorship to front-end developers, helping them grow their expertise in React and UI development.Component Libraries : Build and maintain a shared component library to ensure consistency across applications.Integrating APIs : Collaborate with back-end teams to integrate RESTful APIs, GraphQL, and other data services into the React front end.Testing and Debugging : Ensure the reliability of the UI by implementing comprehensive unit tests, end-to-end tests, and code debugging strategies using tools like Jest, Cypress, or Enzyme.Mobile Responsiveness : Ensure that all UI components and layouts are mobile-responsive, working seamlessly across a variety of screen sizes and devices.Accessibility : Implement accessibility best practices (WCAG standards) to ensure the UI is usable for all users, including those with disabilities.Continuous Integration / Delivery : Work with DevOps and back-end teams to implement CI / CD pipelines for efficient deployment and testing of React applications.Skills Must have :
10+ years of experience in front-end development.7+ years of experience with React in large-scale web applications.React.js : Expertise in React.js including hooks, state management, lifecycle methods, and component architecture.JavaScript (ES6+) : Strong proficiency in modern JavaScript (ES6+), including promises, async / await, and other advanced features.HTML5 / CSS3 : Proficiency in semantic HTML5, CSS3, and preprocessors like SASS or LESS.Redux or Context API : In-depth knowledge of Redux or React Context API for managing application state.TypeScript : Experience with TypeScript to enhance code quality, safety, and scalability.UI Frameworks / Libraries : Familiarity with UI libraries like Material-UI, Ant Design, or Bootstrap.Build Tools : Experience with build and bundling tools such as Webpack, Babel, and npm / yarn.Version Control : Strong experience with Git for source control and collaborative development workflows.REST / GraphQL Integration : Experience working with RESTful APIs or GraphQL to fetch and display dynamic data.Testing Frameworks : Knowledge of testing frameworks like Jest, React Testing Library, Cypress, and Enzyme for unit and end-to-end testing.Performance Tuning : Experience in performance tuning using tools like Lighthouse, Web Vitals, or React Profiler.Experience with AccessibilityNice to have :
Cloud Platforms : Experience with cloud providers such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud for deploying and scaling React applications.Agile Methodology : Experience working in Agile (Scrum or Kanban) environments.UI / UX Principles : Strong understanding of UI / UX principles and ability to work with design tools like Figma, Sketch, or Adobe XD.Micro Front-End Architecture : Experience with micro front-end architecture for scaling large applications.