UI Architect_8+yrs

Zorba AI; India; Hybrid; INR 1,200,000 - 1,600,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading technology firm is seeking a mid-senior level UI Architect to design and optimize high-performance web applications. The role requires expertise in frontend architecture and the React ecosystem, along with strong problem-solving and communication skills. The ideal candidate will lead initiatives in accessibility and performance optimization while collaborating with various teams to deliver excellent user experiences. This is a contract position that offers the flexibility to work remotely or in Bangalore.

Qualifications

• Deep expertise in frontend architecture and high-performance web applications.
• Experience with UI integration patterns and headless commerce architectures.
• Hands-on experience with performance, accessibility, and security best practices.

Responsibilities

• Architect and develop scalable UI applications using modern technologies.
• Define and enforce UI architecture standards and coding guidelines.
• Collaborate with product, UX, backend teams for seamless experiences.

Skills

frontend architecture

React ecosystem

performance optimization

accessibility

design systems

Tools

Node.js

Webpack

CI/CD pipelines

Job description

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Base pay range

UI Architect
Location: Bangalore / Remote
Open Positions: 3

Role Overview

We are looking for an experienced UI Architect to design, build, and optimize modern, scalable, and high-performance web applications. The role demands deep expertise in frontend architecture, React ecosystem, performance optimization, accessibility, and design systems, with the ability to translate business requirements into robust technical solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Architect and develop scalable, high-performance UI applications using modern frontend technologies
• Define and enforce UI architecture standards, best practices, and coding guidelines
• Collaborate with product, UX, backend, and platform teams to deliver seamless user experiences
• Translate business requirements into technical designs and implementation plans
• Drive performance optimization, accessibility (WCAG), and security best practices
• Mentor frontend engineers and review code for quality, scalability, and maintainability
• Lead initiatives around design systems, component libraries, and reusable UI frameworks

Required Technical Skills

Frontend & UI Technologies

• HTML5, CSS3 (Less, Sass; Tailwind is a plus)
• Strong expertise in BEM methodology
• JavaScript (ES6+), DOM manipulation, JS object model
• Deep hands‑on experience with ReactJS (mandatory)
• Knowledge of JavaScript design patterns

UI Architecture & Design

• Experience with Design Systems and Atomic Design principles
• Strong understanding of UI integration patterns
• Familiarity with headless commerce architectures

Performance, Accessibility & Security

• Hands‑on experience with Web Accessibility (WCAG)
• Strong understanding of Core Web Vitals and Google Lighthouse (GLHS)
• Expertise in web performance optimization techniques
• Awareness of OWASP security best practices

APIs & Integration

• Experience integrating RESTful and GraphQL APIs

Build, Tooling & DevOps

• Strong knowledge of Node.js & npm
• Experience with build tools: Webpack, Grunt, Gulp
• Familiarity with Babel, NPM, modern frontend build pipelines
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines and frontend deployment workflows
• Proficiency with Git (SVN/Mercurial is a plus)

Testing & Quality

• Experience with testing frameworks: Jest, Jasmine, Karma, Playwright (plus)
• Strong understanding of unit testing best practices

Advanced / Nice to Have

• Experience building Progressive Web Applications (PWA)
• Experience developing frontend solutions for Adobe Experience Manager (AEM)

Ideal Candidate Profile

• Strong architectural mindset with hands‑on coding expertise
• Ability to benchmark, analyze, and optimize UI performance
• Excellent problem‑solving skills and attention to detail
• Strong communication skills with the ability to guide teams and stakeholders
• Passion for building accessible, performant, and scalable UI systems

Skills: ui architecture & design, core frontend, security & platforms

Seniority level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

Contract

Job function

Information Technology

Industries

IT Services and IT Consulting