Job Description

Job Title: UI Architect

Location: Remote

Duration: 12+ months

Term: Contract

Job Description:

As a UI Architect , you will take a hands-on leadership role in delivering an enterprise design system and component library, defining scalable micro-frontend architectures, and guiding teams through design and implementation. You'll ensure accessibility standards are met, integrate DevOps best practices, and drive the technical success of client-side projects through your deep expertise in modern front-end technologies.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design and architect scalable, accessible design systems and component libraries that promote reusability and consistency.
• Establish governance models for design system implementation and component adoption.
• Guide cross-functional teams in micro-frontend integration, including module federation and shared dependencies.
• Establish and enforce best practices in accessibility, architecture, and code quality.
• Manage front-end DevOps processes, including CI/CD pipelines, automated testing, and deployment strategies.
• Mentor and guide developers through code reviews, best practices, and continuous learning.
• Serve as a technical subject matter expert during client-side discussions, translating business needs into scalable technical solutions.
• Contribute to estimations, proposals, and other strategic technical initiatives.

Technical Skills:

• JavaScript/TypeScript: Expert-level experience building large-scale applications using ES6+ and TypeScript.
• Frameworks & Libraries: Deep expertise in React.js, Vue.js, Angular, Next.js, and Lit with strong component-based architecture knowledge.
• Native Web Components: Proficiency with Web Components standards (Custom Elements, Shadow DOM, HTML Templates) and related libraries such as Lit.
• Design Systems: Expert-level experience building and maintaining enterprise design systems, style guides, and component libraries.
• Micro-Frontend Architecture: Experience with micro-frontend patterns, module federation, Web Components as integration layer, and cross-framework interoperability.
• CSS Architecture: Expertise in scalable CSS methodologies (CSS Modules, CSS-in-JS, utility-first) and design token implementation.
• Tooling & Documentation: Experience with Storybook, Chromatic, Figma integration, and automated visual regression testing.
• API Integration: Experience integrating RESTful and GraphQL APIs, with focus on performance and error handling.
• Testing & Quality Assurance: Proficient in tools like Vitest, Jest, Cypress, Playwright, and React Testing Library for unit, integration, and end-to-end testing.
• Accessibility (a11y): Strong understanding of WCAG 2.x standards, ARIA roles, semantic HTML, keyboard navigation, and screen reader compatibility.
• Monorepo Management: Proficiency with Nx, Lerna, or similar tools for managing component publishing and versioning.
• DevOps & CI/CD: Hands-on experience with Jenkins, GitLab CI/CD, Docker, Git, npm/yarn, and related tools to streamline builds and deployments.

Requirements:

• 8+ years of front-end development experience with strong architectural and design skills.
• Proven ability to design and deliver accessible web applications.
• Experience working across enterprise platforms is a plus.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills; ability to engage with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Demonstrated leadership in driving strategy, mentoring teams, and owning delivery end-to-end.
• Strong problem-solving skills with keen attention to detail.
• Comfortable working in Agile environments with distributed global teams.

Key Skills:

UI, DevOps, JavaScript/TypeScript, React.js, Vue.js, Angular, Next.js, CSS, Agile

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