Lead User Interface Designer

Trident Consulting is seeking a " Frontend/UI Lead” for one of our clients in Plano, TX.

Title: Frontend/UI Lead

Location: Hybrid at 6080 Tennyson Pkwy, Plano, TX 75024

Type: Contract (C2C)

Job Summary:

The Frontend/UI Lead is responsible for designing, developing, and implementing user-centric web interfaces to enhance the user experience for retail pricing strategies. This role involves collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure the frontend architecture aligns with business goals and technological advancements.

Roles and Responsibilities:

Design & Requirement

Design and Review: Create and review architecture for new web applications or enhancements to existing ones.

Prototyping: Develop prototypes of UI designs and work with team members in coding and testing.

Standards Compliance: Establish UI/UX standards and guidelines, ensuring compliance throughout the development process.

Development and Implementation

Application Development: Design, build, and maintain efficient, reusable, and reliable frontend code using modern frameworks and technologies.

Performance Optimization: Ensure the best possible performance, quality, and responsiveness of web applications.

Integration: Assist in the integration of new technologies or third-party products within existing systems.

Agile Methodologies

Agile Practices: Implement and advocate for Agile methodologies within the development team.

Scrum Management: Facilitate Scrum ceremonies and ensure Agile principles are followed.

Leadership and Communication

Team Leadership: Lead and inspire the frontend development team, fostering a collaborative and innovative environment.

Effective Communication: Communicate technical updates and progress reports clearly to stakeholders and team members.

Stakeholder Management

Engagement: Regularly engage with stakeholders to understand their needs and provide technical solutions.

Feedback Integration: Incorporate stakeholder feedback into the development process to ensure alignment with business goals.

6. Technical Problem Solving

Issue Resolution: Resolve technical issues that arise during development phases.

Troubleshooting: Support the team in troubleshooting and resolving technical issues in production environments.

7. People Management

Mentorship: Guide and mentor junior developers and UI/UX designers.

Team Development: Support the professional growth of team members, although this is a lower priority compared to other responsibilities.

8. Soft Skills

Analytical Skills: Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.

Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Teamwork: Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.

Learning: Enthusiasm for learning new technologies and methodologies.

Required Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.

Over 12 years of experience in Frontend/UI development.

Familiarity with modern architecture.

Proven experience in unit testing and test-driven development.

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Experience working in Agile/Scrum environments.

Leadership experience and a track record of mentoring junior developers.

About Trident

Trident Consulting is a premier IT staffing firm providing high-impact workforce solutions to Fortune 500 and mid-market clients. Since 2005, we’ve specialized in sourcing elite technology and engineering talent for contract, direct hire, and managed services roles. Our expertise spans cloud, AI/ML, cybersecurity, and data analytics, supported by a 3M+ candidate database and a 78% fill ratio. With a highly engaged leadership team and a reputation for delivering hard-to-fill, niche talent, we help organizations build agile, high-performing teams that drive innovation and business success.

Some of our recent awards include:

Trailblazer Women Award 2025 by Consulate General of India in San Francisco Ranked as the #1 Women Owned Business Enterprise in the large category by ITServe. Received the TechServe Excellence award. Consistently ranked in the Inc. 5000 list of fastest-growing private companies in America Recognized in the SF Business Times as one of the Largest Bay Area BIPOC/Minority-Owned Businesses in 2022.