UI Architect

Job Title: UI Architect

Location: Richardson, TX (Onsite)

Long Term Contract

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced and hands-on UI Architect with strong expertise in React.js and Micro Frontend (MFE) Architecture to lead the design and development of modern, scalable enterprise web applications. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in frontend architecture, experience translating Figma designs into responsive applications, and expertise with Webpack Module Federation.

Candidates with full-stack development experience using Java and Spring Boot are highly preferred. Experience leveraging AI-assisted development tools such as GitHub Copilot, Claude, or similar technologies is a strong plus.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and architect scalable, high-performance React.js applications using Micro Frontend (MFE) architecture.
• Define frontend architecture standards, coding guidelines, and best practices.
• Build reusable UI components and shared libraries.
• Collaborate closely with UX/UI designers to convert Figma designs into pixel-perfect, responsive applications.
• Implement and maintain Webpack Module Federation for Micro Frontend integration.
• Work with backend teams to integrate RESTful APIs and enterprise services.
• Participate in architecture discussions, technical design reviews, and code reviews.
• Build and maintain CI/CD pipelines using GitLab and Jenkins.
• Mentor developers and provide technical leadership throughout the SDLC.
• Optimize application performance, security, scalability, and maintainability.
• Utilize AI-assisted development tools such as GitHub Copilot, Claude, or similar platforms to improve development productivity.

Required Qualifications

• 10+ years of software development experience.
• 7+ years of experience as a UI/Frontend Architect or Technical Architect.
• Strong expertise in React.js, JavaScript (ES6+), TypeScript, HTML5, and CSS3.
• Extensive experience with Micro Frontend (MFE) architecture.
• Hands-on experience with Webpack and Module Federation.
• Experience converting Figma designs into responsive, production-ready applications.
• Strong knowledge of Redux, Context API, React Hooks, and modern frontend development practices.
• Experience with Git, GitLab, Jenkins, and CI/CD pipelines.
• Strong understanding of REST APIs and frontend-backend integration.
• Excellent problem-solving, communication, and leadership skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Full-stack development experience with Java and Spring Boot.
• Experience with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Platform.
• Experience with Docker and Kubernetes.
• Familiarity with Agile/Scrum methodologies.
• Experience with AI-powered development tools such as GitHub Copilot, Claude, Cursor, or similar technologies.
• Knowledge of enterprise security and authentication frameworks (OAuth, JWT, SSO).

Technical Skills

Frontend

• React.js
• JavaScript (ES6+)
• TypeScript
• HTML5
• CSS3
• Redux
• React Hooks
• Context API

Architecture

• Micro Frontend (MFE)
• Webpack
• Module Federation

UI/UX

• Figma

Backend (Preferred)

• Java
• Spring Boot
• REST APIs

DevOps

• Git
• GitLab
• Jenkins
• CI/CD

AI Tools

• GitHub Copilot
• Claude
• AI-assisted development tools

Nice to Have

• AWS/Azure/Google Cloud Platform
• Docker
• Kubernetes
• SonarQube
• Jest
• Cypress
• Playwright
• OAuth
• JWT
• SSO