UI Architect (React) Job at ExecutivePlacements.com in Chicago

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 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 (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 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.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in front‑end development.
• 7+ years of experience with React in large‑scale web applications.
• Expertise in React.js, including hooks, state management, lifecycle methods, and component architecture.
• Strong proficiency in modern JavaScript (ES6+), promises, async/await, and advanced features.
• Proficiency in semantic HTML5, CSS3, and preprocessors like SASS or LESS.
• In‑depth knowledge of Redux or React Context API for managing application state.
• Experience with TypeScript to enhance code quality, safety, and scalability.
• Familiarity with UI libraries such as Material‑UI, Ant Design, or Bootstrap.
• Experience with build and bundling tools such as Webpack, Babel, and npm/yarn.
• Strong experience with Git for source control and collaborative development workflows.
• Experience with RESTful APIs or GraphQL to fetch and display dynamic data.
• Knowledge of testing frameworks such as Jest, React Testing Library, Cypress, and Enzyme for unit and end‑to‑end testing.
• Experience in performance tuning using tools like Lighthouse, Web Vitals, or React Profiler.
• Experience with accessibility standards and best practices.

Nice to Have

• Experience with cloud providers such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud for deploying and scaling React applications.
• Experience working in Agile (Scrum or Kanban) environments.
• Strong understanding of UI/UX principles and ability to work with design tools like Figma, Sketch, or Adobe XD.
• Experience with micro front‑end architecture for scaling large applications.

Seniority level: Mid‑Senior level

Employment type: Full‑time

Job function: Information Technology

Industries: Advertising Services

Location: Chicago, IL