Frontend UI Architect with React & Node

Location: Dallas, TX (onsite)

Duration: Long term Contract (12+ Months)

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Job Description:

Full Stack Developer with a strong emphasis on UI/Frontend development; responsible for designing and building high-quality, scalable web applications - from pixel-perfect user interfaces to robust backend services.

• Frontend / Ul Development (Primary Focus).
• Design, develop, and maintain responsive, accessible, and performant web interfaces using modern frontend frameworks.
• Translate UI/UX wireframes and design mogkups into clean, reusable, and maintainable code.
• Ensure cross-browser compatibility and mobile responsiveness across all supported platforms.
• Optimize frontend performance through techniques such as lazy loading, code splitting, and caching strategies.
• Implement and maintain component libraries and design systems to ensure UI consistency.
• Collaborate with UX/UI designers to refine and improve user experience.
• Write unit and integration tests for frontend components.
• Backend Development (Secondary Focus).
• Develop and maintain RESTful APIs and microservices to support frontend functionality.
• Integrate third-party APIs, services, and data sources.
• Implement authentication, authorization, and security best practices.
• Participate in database design, query optimization, and data modeling,
• Support CI/CD pipelines and contribute to DevOps practices.
• Collaboration & Engineering Excellence.
• Participate in Agile/Scrum ceremonies including sprint planning, standups, and retrospectives.
• Conduct and participate in code reviews to maintain code quality and share knowledge.
• Write clear technical documentation for features, APIs, and components.
• Proactively identify and resolve performance bottlenecks and technical debt.
• Mentor junior developers and contribute to a culture of continuous learning.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

Frontend (Must-Have):

• React.js/NextJS/ Nest.JS/Angular/Vue.js: Strong proficiency in at least one major framework (React preferred).
• HTML5/CSS3/SCSS : Deep understanding of semantic HTML and advanced CSS techniques.
• JavaScript / TypeScript : Strong command of ES6+ features and TypeScript.
• State Management: Experience with Redux, Zustand, NaRx, or similar.
• Responsive Design: Proficiency with CSS Grid, Flexbox, and mobile-first design.
• UI Component Libraries Hands-on experience with Material UI, Ant Design, Tailwind CSS, or similar.
• Browser DeyTools: Proficiency in debugging and performance profiling.
• Testing Experience with Jest, React Testing Library, Cypress, or Playwright.

Backend (Required) Skill:

• Node.js / Java / Python Proficiency in at least one backend language/runtime.
• Design and consumption of RESTful services.
• Experience with SQL (PostgreSQL/MySQL) and/or NoSQL (MongoDB).
• Authentication Familiarity with OAuth2, JWT, and session management.

DevOps & Tools:

• Version control with Git (branching strategies, pull requests, code reviews).
• Familiarity with Docker and containerized environments.
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines (Jenkins, GitHub Actions, GitLab CI, or similar).
• Basic knowledge of cloud platforms (AWS / Azure / GCP).

Nice-to-Have Skills:

• Experience with GraphQL or WebSockets.
• Familiarity with micro-frontend architecture.
• Knowledge of Web Accessibility (WCAG 2.1) standards.
• Experience with Storybook for component documentation.
• Exposure to server-side rendering (SSR) frameworks like Next.js or Nuxt.js.
• Understanding of Agile/SAEe methodologies.
• Prior experience in fintech or enterprise-grade applications.