Principal Digital Experience Web Developer

Socket.dev; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Socket.dev is seeking a senior front-end architect to lead UI/UX architecture for complex web platforms. You will shape architecture, patterns, and governance for modern React applications, Azure-hosted deployments, and headless CMS integrations.

The role emphasizes performance, accessibility, security, and modular design, coordinating with teams and vendors to modernize legacy environments while meeting organizational goals.

Qualifications

• 8+ years experience in web application architecture or related field.
• Experience across SDLC/PLC in enterprise environments.
• Strong knowledge of React, JavaScript/TypeScript, HTML, CSS, and accessibility.
• Experience with Azure-hosted patterns, CMS/headless CMS platforms, APIs, and security considerations.

Responsibilities

• Provide UI/UX architectural leadership for web platforms.
• Define front-end architecture patterns and governance.
• Coordinate technical implementation with internal teams and vendors.
• Support 24x7 on-call services as required.

Skills

React

JavaScript/TypeScript

HTML

CSS

Figma

Responsive design

Accessibility standards

SDLC knowledge

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science/related field

Combination of education and experience may be considered

Tools

Azure-hosted solutions

CMS/headless CMS

Microfrontends

CI/CD practices

Job description

Provides UI/UX architectural leadership for TUHS web and digital experience platforms, with emphasis on modern React application architecture, Azure-hosted solutions, CMS/headless CMS integration, microfrontends, mobile-first responsive design, accessibility, performance, security, authentication, logging, and reusable modular design standard. Develops recommendations and coordinates technical implementation activities for internally developed and vendor-supported web solutions. Establishes front-end architecture patterns, user experience standards, development best practices, and governance needed to modernize legacy portal and application environments while supporting organizational goals and objectives. Provides technical customer support and 24x7 on-call services for supported environments, as required.

This role requires three days on-site (Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday) at Temple Health Women's and Families Hospital.

Education

• Bachelor's Degree Computer Science, Information Systems, Business or related field Required
• Combination of relevant education and experience may be considered in lieu of degree Required

Experience

• 8 years experience in web application architecture, front-end development, UI/UX implementation, software solutions, or digital platform modernization within complex enterprise environments Required
• 8 years experience with all phases of the Systems Development Life Cycle (SDLC) and/or project life cycle (PLC), including requirements definition, design, development, testing, release, support, and continuous improvement Required
• General Experience and knowledge using React, JavaScript/TypeScript, HTML, CSS, Figma, responsive design frameworks, reusable component libraries, and accessibility standards Required
• General Experience and knowledge using Azure-hosted application patterns, CMS/headless CMA platforms, microfrontends, APIs, authentication/authorization, logging, monitoring, and CI/CD practices Required
• General Experience with large, complex web modernization, portal, CMA, mobile-first, and user experience initiatives.

Required

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