UI Development Lead / UI Architect - Java Full Stack

CORNERSTONE GLOBAL PARTNERS PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Cornerstone Global Partners PTE. LTD. seeks a UI Development Lead / UI Architect with strong Java Full Stack expertise to guide the design, development, and modernization of enterprise web applications.

You will provide hands-on technical leadership, solution architecture, and mentorship to deliver secure, scalable, and high-performance digital solutions. The role covers UI architecture, frontend standards, and backend integration using Java, Spring Boot, and Microservices.

Qualifications

• Extensive software development experience with hands-on leadership.
• Proven track record delivering enterprise-scale web applications.
• Strong knowledge of modern frontend technologies and Java backend development.

Responsibilities

• Define and drive UI architecture, frontend standards, and reusable components.
• Lead modernization initiatives including Micro Frontends and API transformations.
• Mentor teams, perform code reviews, and promote engineering best practices.
• Collaborate with Product Owners, UX, and stakeholders to translate requirements into technical solutions.

Skills

UI Architecture

Java Full Stack

Technical Leadership

Mentoring

Stakeholder Management

DevOps

Agile

Tools

React.js

TypeScript

Docker

Kubernetes

Azure

Jenkins

Job description

We are seeking a UI Development Lead / UI Architect with strong Java Full Stack expertise to lead the design, development, and modernization of enterprise web applications. The role involves hands‑on technical leadership, solution architecture, team mentoring, and delivery of scalable, secure, and high‑performance digital solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• UI & Architecture: Define and drive UI architecture, frontend standards, reusable components, and development best practices. Lead application modernization initiatives, including Micro Frontends and API transformation.
• Frontend Development: Design and develop responsive web applications using React, TypeScript, JavaScript, HTML5/CSS3, and Lit/Web Components.
• Backend Development: Architect and build scalable backend systems using Java, Spring Boot, Quarkus, REST APIs, and Microservices.
• Data Management: Design and optimize data models, database schemas, and queries across relational and NoSQL databases.
• Security & Quality: Ensure application security, performance, scalability, accessibility, and maintainability.
• Collaboration & Leadership: Collaborate with Product Owners, UX teams, Architects, and stakeholders to translate business requirements into technical solutions. Mentor development teams, conduct code reviews, and drive engineering best practices.
• DevOps & Delivery: Support DevOps practices, CI/CD implementation, cloud deployments, and production support. Participate in Agile ceremonies, sprint planning, solution design, and release management.

Professional Experience & Qualifications

• Relevant experience in software development, with experience in technical leadership, UI architecture, or full-stack engineering.
• Proven track record of delivering enterprise-scale applications.
• Practical knowledge of modern frontend technologies alongside Java-based backend development.
• Experience in Banking/Financial Services domain is preferred.

Technical Skills

Frontend

• React.js, TypeScript, JavaScript (ES6+)
• Lit / Web Components
• Redux / State Management
• HTML5, CSS3, SASS / LESS
• Micro Frontends
• Responsive Design & Accessibility

Backend

• Java (11 / 17+)
• Spring Boot, Spring Cloud, Quarkus
• REST APIs, GraphQL
• Microservices Architecture
• JPA / Hibernate, Spring Security

Databases

• Oracle, PostgreSQL, MySQL
• MongoDB, Redis
• Data Modeling & Query Optimization

Cloud & DevOps

• Azure, AWS
• Docker, Kubernetes
• Git, Azure DevOps, Jenkins, CI/CD Pipelines
• Linux / Unix

Testing

• JUnit, Mockito
• Jest, React Testing Library, Cypress
• Integration & Performance Testing

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of Cloud-Native and Event-Driven Architectures.
• Experience with Micro Frontends and Enterprise UI Design Systems.
• Strong understanding of security, compliance, and Agile delivery practices.

Key Competencies

• UI Architecture & Solution Design
• Java Full Stack Engineering
• Technical Leadership & Mentoring
• Stakeholder Management
• Problem Solving & Innovation
• Delivery Excellence
• Communication & Collaboration

Cornerstone Global Partners (EA License Number: 19C9859) is an affirmative equal-opportunity employer and recruitment firm. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, colour, religion, creed, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class.