React UI Lead Developer

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

At Synechron, we believe in the power of digital to transform businesses for the better. Our global consulting firm combines creativity and innovative technology to deliver industry-leading digital solutions. Synechron’s progressive technologies and optimization strategies span end-to-end Artificial Intelligence, Consulting, Digital, Cloud & DevOps, Data, and Software Engineering, servicing an array of noteworthy financial services and technology firms. Through research and development initiatives in our FinLabs we develop solutions for modernization, from Artificial Intelligence and Blockchain to Data Science models, Digital Underwriting, mobile-first applications and more. Over the last 20+ years, our company has been honored with multiple employer awards, recognizing our commitment to our talented teams. With top clients to boast about, Synechron has a global workforce of 14,500+, and has 58 offices in 21 countries within key global markets.

We are seeking an experienced UI React Lead Developer to lead the design and implementation of innovative digital banking and financial technology experiences. The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in building scalable, secure, and user-friendly web applications, with a strong background in React, modern frontend architecture, and technology consultin

g.This role will play a pivotal part in shaping our client’s digital transformation by delivering high-performance, accessible, and intuitive user interfaces for banking and financial services applications.

Additional Information* The base salary for this position will vary based on geography and other factors. In accordance with law, the base salary for this role if filled within Pittsburgh, PA is $110k - $120k/year & benefits (see below).

The Role

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.

Requirements:

• 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.

We offer:

• A highly competitive compensation and benefits package.
• A multinational organization with 58 offices in 21 countries and the possibility to work abroad.
• 10 days of paid annual leave (plus sick leave and national holidays).
• Maternity & paternity leaveplans.
• A comprehensive insurance plan including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and long-/short-term disability (plans vary by region).
• Retirement savings plans.
• A higher education certification policy.
• Commuter benefits (varies by region).
• Extensive training opportunities, focused on skills, substantive knowledge, and personal development.
• On-demand Udemy for Business for all Synechron employees with free access to more than 5000 curated courses.
• Coaching opportunities with experienced colleagues from our Financial Innovation Labs (FinLabs) and Center of Excellences (CoE) groups.
• Cutting edge projects at the world’s leading tier-one banks, financial institutions and insurance firms.
• A flat and approachable organization.
• A truly diverse, fun-loving, and global work culture.