AVP - UI/UX

Weekday; Mumbai; On-site; INR 3,500,000 - 6,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Weekday in Mumbai is seeking an experienced AVP - UI/UX & Full Stack Engineering to lead frontend, UI development, and end-to-end application delivery. The role emphasizes architectural leadership, hands-on coding, and building scalable, data-rich web experiences.

The ideal candidate has 10+ years of frontend/full-stack experience, deep React.js and TypeScript expertise, and a proven track record in performance, accessibility, and cross‑device delivery.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in CS/IT/Engineering (preferred).
• 10+ years in frontend engineering, full-stack development, or software architecture with leadership experience.
• Strong hands-on in React.js, TypeScript, JavaScript, HTML5, CSS3.
• Experience with RESTful APIs, data visualisation, and cross‑platform web apps.

Responsibilities

• Lead UI/UX and full-stack engineering teams, driving technical excellence.
• Define scalable architecture for high-performance web apps and visualisation products.
• Design, develop, test, and maintain responsive interfaces using React/TypeScript/HTML/CSS.
• Collaborate with Product, UX/UI Design, Backend, and QA to deliver end-to-end experiences.
• Drive coding standards, reusable components, and best practices.

Skills

React.js

TypeScript

HTML5

CSS3

Frontend engineering

UI/UX

Software architecture

Agile

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Computer Science / IT / Engineering

Tools

D3.js

Google Maps API

OpenStreetMap

Job description

This role is for one of the Weekday's client salary range: Rs 3500000 - Rs 6000000 (i.e INR 35-60 LPA) Experience: 10+ yrs Location: Mumbai, Maharashtra, India We are looking for an experienced and technically strong AVP - UI/UX & Full Stack Engineering to lead frontend engineering, user interface development, and full-stack application delivery. The role combines technical leadership, software architecture, user experience, and hands-on development to build scalable, responsive, and high-performance web applications. The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in React.js, TypeScript, HTML, and CSS, along with experience in backend development, API integration, and interactive data visualisation. This role requires a technology leader who can guide engineering teams, make architectural decisions, and deliver intuitive digital experiences across devices and platforms.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor UI/UX and full-stack engineering teams, fostering collaboration, technical excellence, and continuous improvement.
• Define and implement scalable software architecture for high-performance web applications and advanced visualisation products.
• Design, develop, and maintain responsive, reusable, and accessible user interfaces using React.js, TypeScript, HTML5, and CSS3.
• Translate wireframes, design specifications, and user requirements into functional, interactive, and production-ready applications.
• Establish frontend coding standards, reusable component libraries, and best practices for maintainable application development.
• Collaborate with Product, UX/UI Design, Backend, and QA teams to deliver seamless end-to-end digital experiences.
• Contribute to full-stack development, including backend services, API development and integration, and database connectivity.
• Build interactive visualisations and data-rich interfaces using technologies such as D3.js and other suitable visualisation libraries.
• Integrate mapping APIs and geospatial technologies, including Google Maps and OpenStreetMap, where required.
• Optimise application speed, responsiveness, scalability, and cross-browser compatibility across high-performance desktops and lower-end mobile devices.
• Assess existing systems to identify architectural limitations, technical risks, performance bottlenecks, and opportunities for modernisation.
• Drive technical design reviews, code reviews, testing practices, and implementation quality across engineering projects.
• Apply Agile software development practices to manage delivery, resolve technical challenges, and ensure timely execution.
• Coach team members, encourage knowledge sharing, and support professional development.
• Evaluate emerging frameworks, libraries, and technologies to improve engineering productivity and user experience.

What Makes You a Great Fit

• 10+ years of experience in frontend engineering, full-stack development, UI engineering, or software architecture, including significant technical or team leadership experience.
• Strong hands-on expertise in React.js, TypeScript, JavaScript, HTML5, and CSS3.
• Proven experience building responsive, high-performance, cross-browser web applications.
• Strong understanding of UI/UX principles, design systems, component architecture, accessibility, and usability.
• Experience with frontend frameworks, MVC architectures, and libraries such as Angular or React.
• Hands-on experience with backend development, RESTful APIs, integrations, and databases.
• Experience with interactive data visualisation tools such as D3.js and mapping platforms such as Google Maps or OpenStreetMap is an advantage.
• Strong knowledge of software architecture, performance optimisation, scalability, and maintainable coding practices.
• Proven ability to lead large-scale engineering projects and collaborate across multiple teams.
• Experience working in Agile environments and managing the software development lifecycle.
• Excellent problem-solving, decision-making, communication, and stakeholder-management skills.
• Demonstrated ability to mentor engineers, establish technical standards, and drive continuous improvement.
• A bachelor's or master's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related discipline is preferred.