Senior Front-End Architect (React) with AI – Remote

UnitedHealth Group; Minnetonka (MN); Remote; Confidential; Full time

Job summary

UnitedHealth Group is seeking a Lead Software Engineer focused on front-end development to guide architecture, design, and execution of modern, responsive web applications. You will lead intelligent UI features, integrate cutting-edge AI tools, and collaborate with cross-functional partners to deliver exceptional digital experiences.

The role emphasizes scalable architecture, performance optimization, WCAG compliance, and mentoring engineers to uphold high code quality.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of front-end web application development experience.
• 3+ years of hands-on experience building web applications using React and modern JavaScript (ES6+).
• 3+ years of experience integrating front-end applications with RESTful APIs and microservices.
• 2+ years of experience with modern front-end state management libraries (e.g., Redux, Context API) and testing frameworks (e.g., Jest, React Testing Library).
• 2+ years of experience building scalable applications or intelligent user interfaces using modern software design patterns.
• Knowledge of software architecture and design.

Responsibilities

• Lead the architecture, design, and development of modern, responsive front-end user interfaces using React, JavaScript (ES6+), HTML5, and CSS3
• Design, develop, and deploy AI-powered solutions and intelligent front-end features to address complex business challenges, emphasizing responsible use of AI
• Leverage enterprise-approved AI tools and automated development workflows to streamline code delivery, automate repetitive tasks, and drive continuous engineering improvement
• Evaluate emerging software engineering trends and front-end technologies to inform technical strategy, solution design, and architectural innovation
• Drive front-end performance optimization, cross-browser compatibility, web accessibility (WCAG), and seamless integration with RESTful APIs and microservices
• Provide technical leadership, architectural oversight, and code reviews, mentoring software engineers to maintain high standards of code quality and front-end best practices

Skills

React

JavaScript (ES6+)

Front-end architecture

AI-powered features

RESTful APIs

Web accessibility WCAG

Performance optimization

Code reviews

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent software engineering experience

Bachelor's degree in CS or related technical discipline

Tools

Redux

Context API

Jest

React Testing Library

TypeScript

Tailwind CSS

Styled Components

SASS

Job description

UnitedHealth Group is seeking a Lead Software Engineer focused on front-end development to guide architecture, design, and execution of modern, responsive web applications. You will lead intelligent UI features, integrate cutting-edge AI tools, and collaborate with cross-functional partners to deliver exceptional digital experiences.

The role emphasizes scalable architecture, performance optimization, WCAG compliance, and mentoring engineers to uphold high code quality.