User Interface Architect Job at Kinect, Palo Alto, CA

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  • Kinect
  • Palo Alto, CA

Job Description

Senior Staff Engineer, UI Architect

We are seeking a highly experienced and visionary Senior Staff Engineer, UI Architect to lead the design and implementation of scalable, user-centric UI frameworks and architecture. In this role, you will drive the strategic direction of front-end systems, ensuring they are robust, efficient, and capable of supporting business growth. You will work with cutting-edge technologies, including ReactJS, TypeScript, Postgres, and AWS within a serverless environment.

This position is based in Palo Alto, California , with in-office collaboration required at least one day per week .

Key Responsibilities:

  • Define and implement the architectural vision for front-end systems, focusing on scalability, maintainability, and performance.
  • Drive the implementation of technical and infrastructure initiatives aligned with architectural objectives.
  • Balance short-term and long-term tradeoffs to meet architectural goals while delivering customer value.
  • Lead the development of reusable UI components and frameworks using ReactJS and TypeScript .
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including backend engineers, product managers, and designers, to ensure seamless integration between front-end and backend systems.
  • Evaluate and recommend tools, libraries, and frameworks to enhance the front-end development process and support strategic growth.
  • Supervise and review the team's work to ensure alignment with architectural decisions, coding standards, and best practices.
  • Conduct technical reviews, provide mentorship, and guide engineers in implementing complex front-end solutions.
  • Identify and address areas of technical debt and architectural improvements.
  • Stay current with emerging front-end development trends and technologies, applying them to solve complex technical challenges.
  • Advocate for and implement strategies to improve accessibility, usability, and overall user experience.

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field .
  • 10+ years of professional software development experience, with a strong focus on front-end development and UI architecture .
  • Deep expertise in ReactJS, TypeScript, and modern front-end development techniques .
  • Proven experience in designing and implementing scalable UI frameworks and reusable components .
  • Strong understanding of backend technologies such as Postgres and AWS (Lambda, API Gateway, DynamoDB, etc.) is a plus.
  • Solid knowledge of performance optimization, accessibility standards, and responsive design .
  • Demonstrated ability to lead technical discussions, make architectural decisions, and align engineering efforts with business objectives.
  • Exceptional communication and collaboration skills , with the ability to influence stakeholders across technical and non-technical teams.
  • Experience in serverless architectures and growth-focused engineering projects is highly desirable.

Job Tags

Temporary work, 1 day per week,

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