Senior Staff Software Engineer, UI Architect

We are seeking a highly experienced and visionary Senior Staff Frontend Software Engineer to lead the design and implementation of scalable, user-centric UI frameworks and architecture. As the UI Architect, you will drive the strategic direction of our front-end systems, ensuring they are robust, efficient, and capable of supporting Velocity Global's growth initiatives. You will work with cutting-edge technologies, including ReactJS, TypeScript, Postgres, and AWS within a serverless environment.

You will report to the VP, Growth Engineering.

This is a hybrid role based in Palo Alto, California, and in-office collaboration is required 3 days per week.

Key Responsibilities:

• Define and implement the architectural vision for the front-end systems, focusing on scalability, maintainability, and performance.
• Drive the implementation of technical and infrastructure initiatives aligned with architectural objectives.
• Be willing to make short-term and long-term tradeoffs to meet the architectural vision while delivering customer value.
• Lead the development of reusable UI components and frameworks using ReactJS and TypeScript.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including backend engineers, product managers, and designers, to ensure seamless integration of front-end and backend systems.
• Evaluate and recommend tools, libraries, and frameworks to enhance the front-end development process as well as support strategic growth and maintain a competitive edge.
• Supervise and review the team's work to ensure alignment with architecture decisions, adherence to coding standards, best practices, design patterns and compliance with established guidelines.
• Conduct technical reviews, provide mentorship, and guide engineers in implementing complex front-end solutions.
• Actively identify areas of technical debt and architectural improvements needed within the product.
• Stay current with emerging trends and technologies in front-end development, applying them to solve complex technical challenges.
• Advocate for and implement strategies to improve the accessibility, usability, and overall user experience of our applications.

You have:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• 10+ years of professional software development experience, with a strong focus on front-end development and UI architecture.
• Deep expertise in ReactJS, TypeScript, and modern front-end development techniques.
• Proven experience in designing and implementing scalable UI frameworks and reusable components.
• Strong understanding of backend technologies such as Postgres and AWS (Lambda, API Gateway, DynamoDB, etc.).
• Solid knowledge of performance optimization, accessibility standards, and responsive design.
• Proven experience in guiding technical discussions, make architectural decisions, and align engineering efforts with business objectives.
• Outstanding ability to communicate and work collaboratively, with the ability to inspire stakeholders across technical and non-technical teams.
• Experience in server-less architectures and growth-focused engineering projects is highly desirable.fostering a culture of innovation and collaboration.

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