AVP - UI/UX

Weekday (YC W21); Mumbai; On-site; INR 3,500,000 - 7,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Weekday (YC W21) in Mumbai seeks an experienced AVP – UI/UX & Full Stack Engineering to lead frontend engineering, user interface development, and full-stack delivery. The role blends technical leadership, software architecture, user experience, and hands-on coding to build scalable, responsive web applications across devices.

The ideal candidate has 10+ years in frontend and full-stack roles, deep React.js, TypeScript, HTML/CSS, and proven ability to mentor teams, set technical standards, drive

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in frontend and full-stack engineering leadership.
• Strong expertise in React.js, TypeScript, HTML5 and CSS3.
• Proven ability to design scalable architectures and guide teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead UI/UX and full-stack engineering teams with a focus on technical excellence.
• Define scalable architecture for high‑performance web apps and visualisation.
• Develop responsive interfaces using React.js, TypeScript, HTML5 and CSS3.
• Translate designs into production-ready applications and establish coding standards.
• Collaborate with Product, Backend, QA to deliver end-to-end experiences.
• Drive architecture reviews, code reviews, testing practices, and agile delivery.

Skills

Frontend leadership

UI/UX leadership

Full-stack development

Agile

Mentoring

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in CS/IT/Engineering

Tools

React.js

TypeScript

JavaScript

HTML5

CSS3

D3.js

Google Maps API

OpenStreetMap

RESTful APIs

MVC architectures

Job description

This role is for one of our clients Industry: Software Development
Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
Experience: 10+ yrs
Location: Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
JobType: full-time
We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.
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.

Requirements

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