Job Title: Sr. React / UI Architect (React, TypeScript, Node.js)
Location: Denver, CO (Onsite)
Must Have Skills
Job Summary
We are seeking a highly experienced Senior React / UI Architect with strong expertise in React, TypeScript, Node.js, and modern front-end technologies to design and build scalable, high-performance web applications. The ideal candidate will have deep experience in front-end architecture, reusable component development, and performance optimization while working in a collaborative environment with designers, backend developers, and stakeholders.
Principal Accountabilities
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Focus on application development and tools with the ability to write, test, and integrate innovative web applications.
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Develop and integrate new features, maintain and enhance existing codebases.
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Application development of global websites using technologies such as C++, Java, XML, HTML, CGI, JSP, JavaScript, AJAX, multimedia applications, database and data modeling tools, and other programming languages or tools as required.
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Maintain web standards and follow industry best practices.
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Design user interfaces within established style guidelines.
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Participate actively in user interface implementation from initial planning and design through project release.
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Communicate conceptual ideas, design rationale, and the specifics of user-centered design processes.
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Analyze and review functional and technical specification documents.
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Create holistic design solutions addressing layout, performance, and maintainability.
Job Complexity
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Requires in-depth knowledge and extensive experience in front-end development.
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Solves complex problems and introduces new perspectives using existing solutions.
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Works independently with minimal guidance.
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Acts as a technical resource for less experienced colleagues.
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Contributes to process improvements and technical best practices.
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Provides informal mentoring to junior developers.
Responsibilities
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Develop and optimize React components ensuring reusability, maintainability, and high performance.
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Architect and maintain a scalable React application structure aligned with best practices.
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Build and package Node.js libraries for reuse across multiple projects.
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Write clean, scalable TypeScript code ensuring strong type safety.
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Develop UI components using Material UI following design guidelines.
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Integrate and consume RESTful APIs and GraphQL endpoints efficiently.
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Implement and manage front-end testing using frameworks such as Jest, Cypress, or React Testing Library.
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Optimize Webpack configurations for faster builds and better performance.
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Ensure best practices for performance optimization, accessibility, and security.
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Collaborate with backend teams to integrate APIs and optimize data fetching.
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Debug and resolve complex front-end issues including state management and caching strategies.
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Stay current with modern React and front-end development trends.
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Participate in code reviews, mentorship, and technical discussions.
Qualifications
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10+ years of experience in front-end development.
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8+ years of hands-on experience with React.
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Advanced TypeScript expertise with strong focus on maintainability and type safety.
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Strong experience building accessible and consistent UIs using Material UI.
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Solid experience with Node.js and Node.js library packaging.
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Experience with front-end testing frameworks including Jest, Cypress, or React Testing Library.
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Deep understanding of Webpack, including performance optimization, bundle splitting, and tree shaking.
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Experience with state management solutions such as Redux, Zustand, or Recoil.
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Strong experience with performance tuning, lazy loading, and Lighthouse optimization.
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Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices for front-end deployments.
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Strong knowledge of RESTful APIs and GraphQL.
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Excellent debugging, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
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Strong communication and collaboration abilities.
