We are seeking a talented and experienced Senior UI Engineer specializing in React to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for leading the front-end development of scalable web applications. You will work closely with cross-functional teams, including product management and backend engineers, to deliver an exceptional user experience and create clean, maintainable code.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead the development of high-quality UI components and user interfaces using React.js.
- Architect, design, and implement robust, scalable, and responsive front-end solutions that align with business needs.
- Collaborate with UX/UI designers, product owners, and back-end engineers to understand the requirements and transform wireframes/mockups into responsive, performant, and pixel-perfect applications.
- Write clean, efficient, and well-documented code that adheres to best practices and industry standards.
- Mentor junior engineers and provide guidance on front-end best practices and architecture.
- Optimize application performance for maximum speed and scalability.
- Implement responsive designs to ensure seamless performance across various devices and browsers.
- Participate in code reviews to ensure high-quality standards.
- Work closely with the back-end team to integrate APIs and services.
- Stay updated with the latest trends and technologies in front-end development.
Required Skills & Qualifications:
- 6+ years of experience in front-end development, with at least 3+ years of hands-on experience with React.js.
- Proficiency in JavaScript (ES6+), TypeScript, HTML5, and CSS3.
- Strong understanding of state management libraries like Redux or Context API.
- Experience with modern front-end build tools such as Webpack, Babel, and NPM/Yarn.
- Familiarity with UI testing frameworks (e.g., Jest, React Testing Library, Cypress).
- Proven experience with responsive and adaptive design principles.
- Solid understanding of RESTful APIs and experience integrating with backend services.
- Experience with version control systems like Git.
- Familiarity with UI/UX design principles and ability to collaborate with design teams.
- Strong problem-solving skills and ability to think critically.
- Excellent communication and leadership skills.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience with server-side rendering using Next.js or other SSR frameworks.
- Knowledge of GraphQL and experience working with it in React applications.
- Understanding of front-end security practices.
- Experience in Agile methodologies and working in Scrum teams.
- Contributions to open-source projects or a portfolio of past work