Sr. UI Developer

RainFocus • Lehi, UT

2d

About The Position

The Senior UI Developer acts as a technical pillar and strategic lead within our engineering and branding teams. They are responsible for the architectural integrity of the RainFocus platform’s user interfaces, ensuring our software elevates the attendee experience for in-person, virtual, and hybrid events. Beyond writing exceptional code, they are a real driver for innovation by evaluating new technologies, identifying gaps in our current software suite, and architecting solutions to solve complex business needs. They will actively champion team initiatives, mentor junior staff, and ensure our platform meets the high-scale, rigorous demands of our Fortune 500 clients. Their focus will be on architecture, mentorship, innovation, and high-level strategy.

Requirements

• 5–7+ years of professional front-end development experience, preferably in a SaaS, enterprise, or high-traffic environment.
• Expert-level proficiency in modern JavaScript/TypeScript, React, Svelte, and advanced CSS/SASS architectures.
• Deep understanding of modern web standards, including Core Web Vitals optimization, state management (e.g., Redux, Context), and responsive design principles.
• Proven track record of taking ownership of large-scale epics, managing technical debt, and managing company resources responsibly.
• Exceptional ability to translate complex technical concepts and project roadblocks for non-technical stakeholders and executive leadership.
• A forward-thinking mindset with a strong desire to challenge the status quo, improve processes, and deliver world-class user experiences.
• Practical, hands-on experience using generative AI and AI-assisted development tools (such as Copilot, Claude, Codex, Cursor, or similar) to enhance productivity, assist in complex problem-solving, and streamline coding workflows. You don't need to be an AI expert, but you should be an active, forward-thinking user of these technologies to drive efficiency.

Nice To Haves

• Works well in a fast-paced, pivoting environment.
• A collaborative team player.
• Experience with client-facing conversations and strategic planning.
• Experience with email templating and web page theming.
• Knowledge of front-end testing frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Drive Innovation: Act as a relentless driver for new technologies and industry best practices. Evaluate emerging frameworks, tools, and methodologies to keep the RainFocus platform at the cutting edge where able.
• Build & Bridge Gaps: Proactively identify technical gaps or missing capabilities within the software. Lead the architecture, scoping, and development of new features to solve these complex business needs from the ground up.
• Lead Group Initiatives: Champion cross-functional engineering goals and push for active team participation in technical guilds, knowledge-sharing sessions, and company-wide objectives.
• Architect Scalable Systems: Design maintainable, performant, and scalable front-end systems (using React, Svelte, or Web Components) that support global, enterprise-grade event applications.
• Strategize & Collaborate: Partner closely with Product Management, UX/UI Designers, and backend teams to define the future of the core product and ensure seamless API integrations.
• Mentor & Elevate: Mentor junior and mid-level developers through thorough code reviews, paired programming, and by fostering a culture of high-trust stewardship and perpetual improvement.
• Enterprise White Labeling & Theming: Architect robust, scalable theming solutions on top of our existing SaaS platform, empowering enterprise clients to seamlessly overlay their unique brand identities and deliver fully customized, white-labeled user experiences.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation
• Amazing benefits
• Immediately vested 401k
• Generous PTO
• A safe, collaborative environment to grow and take your profession to the next level!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed