Lead React UI Architect for FinTech

Synechron; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 110,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Work abroad opportunities

Paid annual leave

Maternity & paternity leave

Comprehensive health insurance

Retirement savings plans

Education certification policy

Udemy for Business access

Job summary

Synechron, a global consulting firm, seeks an experienced UI/React Lead Developer to steer the design and implementation of cutting-edge digital banking experiences. The ideal candidate will build scalable, secure web apps using React, TypeScript, and modern frontend architectures.

You will collaborate with product managers, designers, and backend teams to establish frontend standards, create reusable components, integrate RESTful APIs, and mentor teams to deliver high-quality UI solutions for

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Lead Frontend Developer, UI Lead, React Lead Developer, or similar
• Extensive hands-on experience with React.js
• Experience designing and implementing reusable component libraries and frontend design systems
• Proficiency with state management solutions such as Redux, React Query, Context API, or equivalent technologies
• Experience integrating applications with RESTful APIs and microservices
• Experience with testing tools and methodologies, including Jest, React Testing Library, Cypress, or equivalent
• Experience with Agile/Scrum development methodologies
• Excellent communication, collaboration, leadership, and stakeholder-management skills
• Ability to translate business and user requirements into scalable, maintainable, and high-quality UI solutions
• Experience in banking, financial services, fintech, or other highly regulated industries is preferred
• Relevant certifications and a track record of successful enterprise application delivery are aplus

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with product managers, designers, business stakeholders, and backend teams to understand requirements and translate them into effective UI solutions.
• Lead the design and development of responsive, scalable, and accessible web applications using React.
• Establish frontend architecture, coding standards, reusable component patterns, and development best practices.
• Build and maintain reusable UI components using React, TypeScript, and modern frontend frameworks and libraries.
• Integrate frontend applications with RESTful APIs and backend services.
• Lead technical discussions, code reviews, UI workshops, and provide mentorship to development teams.
• Ensure applications meet quality, performance, security, usability, and accessibility standards.
• Partner with UX and design teams to implement consistent, intuitive, and visually engaging user experiences.
• Support the integration of new digital experiences with existing banking platforms and enterprise systems.
• Evaluate and recommend frontend technologies, tools, frameworks, and development practices.
• Troubleshoot complex UI issues and guide teams in resolving technical challenges.
• Stay current with emerging frontend technologies and industry trends, incorporating innovative solutions where appropriate.

Skills

Lead frontend developer

React.js

Reusable components

State management

RESTful APIs

Testing (Jest/RTL/Cypress)

Agile/Scrum

communication & leadership

Requirements translation

Banking/fintech domain

Certifications (bonus)

Job description

Synechron, a global consulting firm, seeks an experienced UI/React Lead Developer to steer the design and implementation of cutting-edge digital banking experiences. The ideal candidate will build scalable, secure web apps using React, TypeScript, and modern frontend architectures.

You will collaborate with product managers, designers, and backend teams to establish frontend standards, create reusable components, integrate RESTful APIs, and mentor teams to deliver high-quality UI solutions for