UI Lead / Architect
Overview:
In this role you lead front-end architecture and UI development for complex web applications. You will collaborate with clients and cross-functional teams to shape scalable, accessible, SEO-friendly interfaces. You'll tackle performance, cross-browser issues, and modern JavaScript workflows to deliver modular front-end solutions. The position blends hands-on coding with architectural oversight, leveraging AEM when relevant and mentoring junior developers. This is a remote contract-to-hire opportunity with high-impact deliverables and client-facing responsibilities.
Responsibilities:
- Lead front-end architecture and component design for modular UI applications
- Develop and optimize UI using HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, and jQueryImplement and debug JSP/HTL components within AEM when applicable
- Ensure accessibility, SEO compliance, and cross-browser compatibility
- Improve performance using tools like Google Lighthouse and optimize scores
- Collaborate with design, back-end, and client teams; mentor junior developers
- Manage state in front-end applications and leverage npm workflows
- Contribute to design, development, and deployment processes across the SDLCKey requirements 8-15 years of experience with JavaScript (expert level)
- Strong frontend knowledge (HTML5, CSS3)
- Proficiency with LESS/SASS and client-side scripting
- Experience with jQuery, AJAX, cross-browser compatibility, and debugging
- Experience with web performance and Lighthouse improvements
- Modular front-end development using npm
- Knowledge of JSP/HTL and AEM context (certification a plus)
- Good communication and ability to work with clients
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervisioncommunication skillsindependent workerclient-facing experience
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