UI Developer

TalentOla•Chicago, IL

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

We are seeking a skilled UI Developer to join our team in Chicago, IL. This is a hybrid role where you will develop and maintain AI-driven web applications, ensuring high performance, scalability, and accessibility (WCAG compliance). You will write quality source code, collaborate with engineers on technical designs, and lead root cause analysis for defects. The role involves implementing creative solutions, embracing agile methodologies, and mentoring junior developers. You will work in a Scrum team, guiding best practices for automation and supporting the team with technical solutions. A key aspect of this role is championing technical standards, architectural alignment, and advocating for Non-Functional Requirements. Collaboration, fostering trust, and driving the minimization of technical debt are essential.

Requirements

Bachelor's or master's degree in computer science, Software Engineering, or a related field.
8+ years of frontend development experience, with a strong track record of delivering complex web applications, preferably in AI, healthcare, or life sciences domains.
Strong foundation in computer science fundamentals, including data structures, algorithms, design patterns, operating systems, and networking.
Expertise in TypeScript and modern JavaScript, along with working knowledge of Python for full-stack collaboration.
Advanced experience with Angular or React, including state management tools such as RxJS, Redux, NgRx, or Zustand.
Hands-on experience building enterprise-grade UIs, including use of component libraries like Kendo UI or similar.
Ability to implement pixel-perfect, accessible UIs from design tools such as Figma, adhering to WCAG and responsive design principles.
Experience with frontend build tools like Webpack, Vite, or similar bundlers for performance optimization.
Strong debugging and performance profiling skills using Chrome DevTools, Lighthouse, and other observability tools.
Solid experience with CSS methodologies (e.g., SCSS, Tailwind CSS, CSS-in-JS) and responsive layout systems
Proficient in API integration, including REST, and WebSocket protocols
Familiarity with Node.js in support of frontend tooling or full-stack collaboration
Experience deploying frontend applications on AWS, Azure, or GCP, and working knowledge of CI/CD pipelines
Familiarity with Terraform or similar tools for infrastructure-as-code
Good understanding of SSO, OAuth2, and web security best practices.
Proficient in unit and integration testing with Jest, Mocha, or Jasmine, and end-to-end testing using Cypress or Playwright
Strong focus on code quality, linting, and automated testing Practice

Nice To Haves

Experience with feature flag tools like LaunchDarkly or Unleash to enable controlled feature rollout
Understanding of Natural Language Processing (NLP) concepts and prompt engineering is a plus.

Responsibilities

Develop and maintain AI-driven web applications, ensuring high performance, scalability, and accessibility (WCAG compliance).
Write quality source code, including detailed documentation and high-level technical designs in collaboration with other engineers.
Conduct and lead root cause analysis on defects, ensuring fixes are implemented correctly.
Implement creative solutions to technical challenges, applying out-of-the-box thinking to improve existing products.
Deliver quality products by embracing transparency, inspection, and adaptation in an agile environment.
Mentor junior developers and contribute to best practices in frontend development.
Work in a Scrum team with developers of varying skill levels.
Guide the team on best practices for automation across testing, integration, and deployment activities.
Support the team with technical solutions to ensure business needs and technical feasibility.
Champion technical standards and architectural alignment within the team.
Advocate for defining and testing Non-Functional Requirements (Availability, Scalability, Reliability and Maintainability).
Collaborate with and guide team members to ensure that implementations satisfy requirements.
Collaborate with team members while fostering trust, commitment, and accountability.
Drive discovery and minimization of technical debt, proactively addressing implications and consequences of technical decisions.