UI Architect (React) Job at US Tech Solutions in Chicago

Responsibilities:

1. Architect and Design UI Systems: Lead the architecture and design of scalable, reusable, and maintainable UI components using React.
2. React Component Development: Develop high-quality, responsive, and performance optimized React components that can be reused across various parts of the application.
3. Collaboration with Teams: Work closely with UX/UI designers, back-end developers, and product managers to ensure seamless integration of design and functionality.
4. Code Reviews and Standards: Establish best practices and coding standards for React development, including consistent code styling, component design patterns, and performance optimizations.
5. State Management: Design and implement state management solutions (using Redux, MobX, or Context API) to handle application-wide state in a scalable manner.
6. Performance Optimization: Monitor and optimize the performance of React applications, ensuring efficient rendering, load times, and smooth user interactions.
7. Mentor Developers: Provide technical leadership and mentorship to front-end developers, helping them grow their expertise in React and UI development.
8. Component Libraries: Build and maintain a shared component library to ensure consistency across applications.
9. Integrating APIs: Collaborate with back-end teams to integrate RESTful APIs, GraphQL, and other data services into the React front end.
10. 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.
11. Mobile Responsiveness: Ensure that all UI components and layouts are mobile-responsive, working seamlessly across a variety of screen sizes and devices.
12. Accessibility: Implement accessibility best practices (WCAG standards) to ensure the UI is usable for all users, including those with disabilities.
13. Continuous Integration/Delivery: Work with DevOps and back-end teams to implement CI/CD pipelines for efficient deployment and testing of React applications.

Skills and Qualifications:

1. 10+ years of experience in front-end development.
2. 7+ years of experience with React in large-scale web applications.
3. React.js: Expertise in React.js including hooks, state management, lifecycle methods, and component architecture.
4. JavaScript (ES6+): Strong proficiency in modern JavaScript (ES6+), including promises, async/await, and other advanced features.
5. HTML5/CSS3: Proficiency in semantic HTML5, CSS3, and preprocessors like SASS or LESS.
6. Redux or Context API: In-depth knowledge of Redux or React Context API for managing application state.
7. TypeScript: Experience with TypeScript to enhance code quality, safety, and scalability.
8. UI Frameworks/Libraries: Familiarity with UI libraries like Material-UI, Ant Design, or Bootstrap.
9. Build Tools: Experience with build and bundling tools such as Webpack, Babel, and npm/yarn.
10. Version Control: Strong experience with Git for source control and collaborative development workflows.
11. REST/GraphQL Integration: Experience working with RESTful APIs or GraphQL to fetch and display dynamic data.
12. Testing Frameworks: Knowledge of testing frameworks like Jest, React Testing Library, Cypress, and Enzyme for unit and end-to-end testing.
13. Performance Tuning: Experience in performance tuning using tools like Lighthouse, Web Vitals, or React Profiler.
14. Experience with Accessibility

Preferred:

1. Cloud Platforms: Experience with cloud providers such as AWS, Clienture, or Google Cloud for deploying and scaling React applications.
2. Agile Methodology: Experience working in Agile (Scrum or Kanban) environments.
3. UI/UX Principles: Strong understanding of UI/UX principles and ability to work with design tools like Figma, Sketch, or Adobe XD.
4. Micro Front-End Architecture: Experience with micro front-end architecture for scaling large applications.

Soft Skills:

1. Leadership: Proven experience in leading UI teams, guiding best practices, and driving innovation.
2. Communication: Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to explain technical concepts to both developers and non-technical stakeholders.
3. Problem Solving: Analytical mindset with the ability to troubleshoot, debug, and resolve complex issues.
4. Team Collaboration: Ability to work cross-functionally in a collaborative team environment.