UI/UX React.js Lead Developer

Job Description

Job Description

Client is seeking a highly experienced React.js UI/UX Lead Developer to join the front-end development team.

 
Job Title: UI/UX Lead Developer
Location: San Ramon or SFO, CA - 3 days onsite
Will require an onsite interview 

•            This role focuses on leading frontend architecture, establishing UI standards, and delivering scalable enterprise applications.

•            The candidate will be responsible for both hands-on development and technical leadership across UI initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

•            Lead design and development of UI components using React.js

•            Define frontend standards, best practices, and coding guidelines

•            Drive reusable component libraries and design systems

•            Architect scalable UI solutions for enterprise applications

•            Ensure performance, scalability, and responsiveness

•            Lead cross-browser compatibility and responsive design

•            Collaborate with backend and UX teams

•            Conduct code reviews and design reviews

•            Mentor developers and guide technical implementation

•            Maintain documentation and UI architecture standards

Required Skills

•            Strong expertise in React.js and frontend architecture

•            Proficient in TypeScript, JavaScript (ES6+), HTML5, CSS3

•            Experience with Material UI, Styled Components, Webpack, Storybook

•            Expertise in state management (Redux, Zustand, Context API)

•            Experience building enterprise component libraries and design systems

•            Strong understanding of performance optimization techniques

•            Experience with large datasets and dashboards

•            Knowledge of accessibility (WCAG) and security best practices

•            Experience with testing frameworks like Jest and React Testing Library

•            Experience with REST API integration

•            Knowledge of CI/CD pipelines and Docker

Nice to Have

•            Next.js experience

•            Micro frontend architecture

•            Data visualization libraries

•            Financial domain exposure

Preferred Experience

•            8-12+ years frontend development

•            5+ years working with React

•            Experience leading UI architecture initiatives

•            Azure cloud and DevOps experience

•            Agile development experience

Education

•            Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field

•            Relevant certifications in React or Azure preferred