What are the responsibilities and job description for the Lead UI Engineer position at Red Oak Technologies?
Lead UI Engineer for our client in Austin, TX . This is a long-term Contract position.
Responsibilities :
- Lead other UI Developers
- UI Development : Design and implement responsive, cross-browser, and mobile-friendly user interfaces for web applications.
- Collaboration : Work closely with UX / UI designers, product managers, and backend developers to translate requirements and wireframes into functional and appealing user interfaces.
- Front-End Coding : Write clean, maintainable, and efficient code using HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and modern front-end libraries or frameworks in React, and Node.js.
- User Experience (UX) Focus : Focus on delivering a seamless, intuitive user experience by ensuring that UI designs are visually appealing and easy to use.
- Cross-Browser Compatibility : Ensure consistent design and functionality across different browsers and devices.
- Testing & Debugging : Test and troubleshoot the front-end code, ensuring quality and resolving issues promptly.
- 2 years’ experience as a Lead UI Frontend Engineer
- Advanced experience in React.JS, Next.js and Typescript- 5 Years
- React Hooks - 5 Years’ experience
- HTML / CSS / JavaScript -5 Years’ experience
- Node.js - 3 Years’ experience
- Hands on experience with Figma and / or Sketch- 5 years’ experience
- Experience translating wireframes or design mocks (e.g., Figma, Sketch) into pixel-perfect, responsive interfaces
- Experience designing reusable, scalable component libraries with a focus on modularity and maintainability
- Skills in profiling React apps to reduce re-renders, optimize bundle size (e.g., code splitting with Webpack), and improve load times.
- Writing unit and integration tests using tools like Jest, React Testing Library, or Cypress for end-to-end testing
- Implementing secure user authentication (JWT, OAuth) and role-based access control
- Integrating front-end React apps with Node.js APIs
- Understanding of Node.js event loops, clustering, and basic DevOps concepts
- Cross-Functional Collaboration : Work closely with EPM's, UI / UX, backend engineers, QA
- PR reviews, Mentor, Maintain code quality across code base
Required Skills :
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