Lead UI Engineer Job at Red Oak Technologies in Austin

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Lead UI Engineer for our client in Austin, TX. This is a long-term Contract position.

Responsibilities:

• Lead other UI Developers
• Collaboration: Work closely with UX/UI designers, product managers, and backend developers to translate requirements and wireframes into functional and appealing user interfaces.
• User Experience (UX) Focus: Focus on delivering a seamless, intuitive user experience by ensuring that UI designs are visually appealing and easy to use.
• Testing & Debugging: Test and troubleshoot the front-end code, ensuring quality and resolving issues promptly.

Required Skills:

• 2+ years’ experience as a Lead UI Frontend Engineer
• Advanced experience in React.JS, Next.js and Typescript - 5+ Years
• Hands-on experience with Figma and/or Sketch - 5+ years’ experience
• Experience translating wireframes or design mocks (e.g., Figma, Sketch) into pixel-perfect, responsive interfaces
• Experience designing reusable, scalable component libraries with a focus on modularity and maintainability
• Skills in profiling React apps to reduce re-renders, optimize bundle size (e.g., code splitting with Webpack), and improve load times.
• Writing unit and integration tests using tools like Jest, React Testing Library, or Cypress for end-to-end testing
• Implementing secure user authentication (JWT, OAuth) and role-based access control
• Integrating front-end React apps with Node.js APIs
• Understanding of Node.js event loops, clustering, and basic DevOps concepts
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with EPM's, UI/UX, backend engineers, QA

Seniority level: Mid-Senior level

Employment type: Contract

Job function: Art/Creative, Design, and Engineering

Industries: Staffing and Recruiting

Red Oak Technologies is a leading provider of comprehensive resourcing solutions across a variety of industries and sectors including IT, Marketing, Finance, Business Operations, Manufacturing, and Engineering. We specialize in quickly acquiring and efficiently matching top-tier professional talent with clients in immediate need of highly skilled contract, permanent or project management based resources.

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