UI Developer / Software Engineer (React/TypeScript)

UI Developer / Software Engineer (React/TypeScript)
Location: Austin, TX
Compensation: Market- based on experience
FTE/Fulltime

Role Overview
We are seeking a highly skilled UI Developer with strong expertise in React, TypeScript, JavaScript, and modern frontend development practices. The ideal candidate will be responsible for building scalable, reusable, and responsive user interfaces, collaborating with UX designers and backend teams, and leveraging modern development tools including AI-assisted coding solutions to improve productivity, quality, and delivery speed.
The successful candidate should have a passion for creating exceptional user experiences, developing reusable component libraries, and implementing high-quality frontend solutions that are performant, accessible, and maintainable.Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain modern web applications using React, TypeScript, and JavaScript (ES6+).
• Build reusable, modular, and maintainable UI components following best practices and design patterns.
• Develop and document component libraries using Storybook.
• Translate UX/UI designs, wireframes, and prototypes into responsive, pixel-perfect user interfaces.
• Integrate frontend applications with backend services through RESTful APIs.
• Implement effective state management solutions using React Hooks, Context API, Redux, or similar approaches.
• Ensure cross-browser compatibility and responsive behaviour across desktop, tablet, and mobile devices.
• Utilise AI-assisted development tools such as Claude, GitHub Copilot, ChatGPT, or similar platforms to improve development efficiency, code quality, debugging, testing, and documentation.
• Participate in code reviews and ensure adherence to coding standards and development best practices.
• Debug and resolve application issues while continuously improving application performance and maintainability.
• Collaborate closely with Product Owners, UX Designers, Architects, QA teams, and Backend Developers in Agile delivery environments.
• Contribute to frontend architecture decisions, design systems, and shared component libraries.

Required Skills & Experience
Frontend Development

• Strong experience with JavaScript (ES6+) and TypeScript.
• Strong hands-on experience with React.js and modern React development patterns.
• Expertise in React Hooks, Context API, component lifecycle, and state management.
• Experience building reusable, modular UI components.
• Experience with Storybook for component development, testing, and documentation.
• Strong understanding of HTML5, CSS3, and responsive web design principles.
• Experience integrating frontend applications with REST APIs.
• Strong understanding of frontend architecture and component-based development.

Development Tools & Practices

• Experience using modern frontend build tools and package managers such as:
  • Vite
  • Webpack
  • Babel
  • npm / Yarn
• Experience with Git, pull requests, branching strategies, and code review workflows.
• Familiarity with Agile/Scrum development methodologies.

AI-Assisted Development

• Practical experience using AI-powered development tools such as:
  • Claude
  • GitHub Copilot
  • ChatGPT
  • Similar GenAI coding assistants
• Ability to leverage AI tools for:
  • Code generation
  • Code reviews
  • Debugging
  • Documentation
  • Unit test creation
  • Productivity improvements

Core Competencies

• Strong debugging and problem-solving capabilities.
• Excellent analytical and troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to work independently while effectively collaborating with distributed teams.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Nice to Have

• Experience with frontend unit testing and component testing frameworks such as:
  • Jest
  • React Testing Library
  • Vitest
• Knowledge of web accessibility standards (WCAG, ARIA).
• Experience working with enterprise design systems and shared component libraries.
• Familiarity with frontend performance optimisation techniques including:
  • Lazy loading
  • Code splitting
  • Bundle optimisation
  • Caching strategies
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines and automated deployments.

Preferred Experience

• 5+ years of experience in frontend/UI development.
• Proven experience delivering enterprise-scale web applications using React and TypeScript.
• Experience working in Agile product development teams.
• Exposure to modern design systems and enterprise UI frameworks.

Education

• Bachelor''s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Equivalent practical experience will also be considered.

Success Criteria
The successful candidate will demonstrate the ability to:

• Deliver high-quality, scalable, and maintainable UI solutions.
• Build reusable component libraries that promote consistency and efficiency.
• Collaborate effectively across UX, Product, QA, and Engineering teams.
• Leverage AI-assisted development practices to enhance productivity and software quality.
• Drive continuous improvements in frontend architecture, performance, and user experience.