Lead UI Engineer

We are seeking a skilled Lead UI Engineer to for our direct retail client. The ideal candidate will have expertise in react, Next.js, JavaScript.

Key Responsibilities:

Design and develop scalable and performant full-stack web applications, leading the development of front-end (React/Next.js) and back-end (Java/Node.js) components.

Front-End Development (React/Next.js): Develop dynamic, responsive, and interactive user interfaces using React/Next.js, focusing on writing clean, modular, and maintainable code.

Collaboration: Work closely with product managers, designers, QA engineers, and other stakeholders to deliver high-quality software solutions.

Code Reviews & Best Practices: Participate in peer code reviews to ensure best practices for software development, including testing and deployment.

Performance Optimization: Focus on optimizing performance, including database queries, and addressing scaling issues to handle increasing load and traffic efficiently.

Agile Methodology: Participate in Agile development processes, including sprint planning, retrospectives, and contribute to continuous improvements in engineering practices.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in computer science or equivalent experience.

8+ years total related experience.

React/Next.js: 4+ years of experience with React/Next.js, including state management (e.g., Redux, Context), hooks, component-based architecture, and responsive design.

JavaScript :8+ years of experience building scalable, web applications using JavaScript, HTML, CSS and related frontend technologies.

React/Next.js: 4+ years of experience with React/Next.js, including state management (e.g., Redux, Context), hooks, component-based architecture, and responsive design.

Databases: Hands-on experience with relational (e.g., PostgreSQL, MySQL) and NoSQL (e.g., MongoDB) databases, including schema design, query optimization, and transactions.

Cloud & DevOps: Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and containerization tools (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes).

API Design: Expertise in designing and consuming RESTful APIs, working with third-party APIs, and ensuring secure and efficient data flow across services.

Unit Testing: Experience with automated testing frameworks (e.g., JUnit, Mocha, PyTest) and a strong focus on test-driven development (TDD) for both back-end and front-end code.

Version Control: Proficiency in Git, including branching, pull requests, and managing large codebases.

Agile Methodologies: Experience working in Agile teams using Scrum or Kanban methodologies.

Problem-Solving & Leadership: Strong analytical skills with a passion for solving technical problems.

Communication & Collaboration: Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to explain technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

A collaborative mindset with the ability to work effectively across cross-functional teams.