Position: Frontend/UI Lead

Location: Plano, TX 75024

Duration: 4+ Months

Job Type: Contract

Work Type: Hybrid

Payrate: $57.00 - 57.00/hr.

Overview:

TekWissen is a global workforce management provider headquartered in Ann Arbor, Michigan that offers strategic talent solutions to our clients world-wide. Our client is an American multinational information technology services and consulting company and is a leading provider of information technology, consulting, and business process outsourcing services, dedicated helping the world's leading companies build stronger businesses.

Summary:

• The Frontend/UI Lead is responsible for designing, developing, and implementing user-centric web interfaces to enhance the user experience for retail pricing strategies.
• This role involves collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure the frontend architecture aligns with business goals and technological advancements

Roles and Responsibilities:

Design & Requirement

• Design and Review: Create and review architecture for new web applications or enhancements to existing ones.
• Prototyping: Develop prototypes of UI designs and work with team members in coding and testing.
• Standards Compliance: Establish UI/UX standards and guidelines, ensuring compliance throughout the development process.

Development and Implementation

• Application Development: Design, build, and maintain efficient, reusable, and reliable frontend code using modern frameworks and technologies

Performance Optimization:

• Ensure the best possible performance, quality, and responsiveness of web applications.
• Integration:
• Assist in the integration of new technologies or third-party products within existing systems.

Agile Methodologies

• Agile Practices: Implement and advocate for Agile methodologies within the development team.
• Scrum Management: Facilitate Scrum ceremonies and ensure Agile principles are followed.

Leadership and Communication

• Team Leadership: Lead and inspire the frontend development team, fostering a collaborative and innovative environment.

Effective Communication:

• Communicate technical updates and progress reports clearly to stakeholders and team members.

Stakeholder Management

Engagement:

• Regularly engage with stakeholders to understand their needs and provide technical solutions.

Feedback Integration:

• Incorporate stakeholder feedback into the development process to ensure alignment with business goals.

Technical Problem Solving

Issue Resolution:

• Resolve technical issues that arise during development phases.

Troubleshooting:

• Support the team in troubleshooting and resolving technical issues in production environments.

People Management

Mentorship:

• Guide and mentor junior developers and UI/UX designers.

Team Development:

• Support the professional growth of team members, although this is a lower priority compared to other responsibilities.

Soft Skills

Analytical Skills:

• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.

Communication:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Teamwork:

• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.

Learning:

• Enthusiasm for learning new technologies and methodologies.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• Over 12 years of experience in Frontend/UI development.
• Familiarity with modern architecture.
• Proven experience in unit testing and test-driven development.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Experience working in Agile/Scrum environments.
• Leadership experience and a track record of mentoring junior developers.

TekWissen® Group is an equal opportunity employer supporting workforce diversity.