UI Architect

An architect must be capable to choose an appropriate framework based on the application size, target users, community support

Implement a TDD (Test Driven Development) approach using various unit testing frameworks like Jasmin, Mocha, Karma, PhantomJS

Automate build process, simplify the front end build using task runners

Responsible for code quality, implement best practices, technical guidance in terms of design and code approach

Analyzes, designs, programs, debugs, and modifies software enhancements and/or new products used in local, networked, or other programs

Code may be used in commercial or end-user applications, such as materials management, financial management, HRIS, or desktop applications products

Using current programming language and technologies writes code, completes programming, and performs testing and debugging of applications

Completes documentation and procedures for installation and maintenance

Collaborates with technical and non-technical associates to understand the user and organizational needs specific to at least one system process or component on projects within the managers domain

Completes coding using proper coding and quality standards

May interact with users to define system requirements and/or necessary modifications

Technical Requirements

One should be in the Architect role for at least 3 years

One should have a hands-on experience working with multiple FED frameworks like JQuery, Angular, React, Node JS, Mongo bD(MEAN or MERN)

Good to have exposure to App development

Ability to debug the code issues and drive technical team for solving those issues

One should have been good exposure in pre-sales activities like proposal building (RFI, RFP) and proposing new UI based solutions

Ability to define and measure the Non-Functional-Requirements like Scalability, Performance, and Security

Good understanding of the latest technologies and trends under FED landscape

Familiarity with front-end build tools, such as Grunt and Gulp.

Proficient understanding of code versioning tools, such as GIT / SVN.

Knowledge with Software Requirements and Software Development Process

Other Skills We'd Like

Excellent knowledge in the following areas:

Domain and industry knowledge

All phases of the development cycle including concept, technical design, prototype, code development, testing, release to QA, and implementation

Proposes solutions to high-level business issues as they impact overall project plans

Utilizes skills in the following areas:

Analysis and design at the multiple-project level

Research, analysis, and problem resolution

Communication and interpersonal

Organizational and time management

Able to create deliverables for each phase of the development cycle

Able to manage and prioritize multiple tasks and remain flexible to changing requirements

Able to provide reasonable project estimates including effort and cost; able to adjust estimates as appropriate and necessary

SME thought leader (supports the organizations processes and procedures and can implement a new product or major modification/improvement independently from start to finish)

Support organizational strategies and provides organizational improvement

Identifies appropriate risk and develops a mitigation plan

Researches market to identify and upcoming technology to implement within the company

Duties & Responsibilities

• Size and estimate development efforts
• Define and manage development build plans
• Defines site objectives by analyzing user requirements and envisioning system features and functionality
• Is an expert with cross-browser and different device testing and debugging
• Possesses expertise in performance optimization using tools such as YSlow or PageSpeed
• Is an expert with custom written JavaScript
• Is an expert in SEO / SEM best practices
• Is an expert in w3c web standards and web accessibility
• Completes applications development by coordinating requirements, schedules, and activities
• Contributes to team meetings by troubleshooting development and production problems across multiple environments and operating platforms.
• Supports users by developing architectural documentation and assistance tools
• Updates job knowledge by researching new internet/intranet technologies and software products by participating in educational opportunities, reading professional publications, maintaining personal networks, and participating in professional organizations
• Enhances organization reputation by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests
• Explores opportunities to add value to job accomplishments
• Technical mentorship and guidance to junior developers.

Preferred Qualifications & Experience

• 15+ years of professional experience
• Requires 12 years of related experience in software development and 3+ years as an architect.
• Degree required

Required Skills Framework, Community, Frameworks, JQuery, Angular, Node JS, Mongo, Pre-Sales, RFP, Performance Optimization, YSlow, Software Development, TDD, Test Driven Development, Unit Testing Frameworks, PhantomJS, Build Process, Front End, Best Practices, Design, Materials Management, Financial Management, HRIS, Programming Language, Programming, Testing, Debugging, Documentation, Maintenance, Non-Technical, Organizational, Coding, Quality Standards, System Requirements, Modifications, Technical Requirements, App Development, Scalability, Build Tools, Grunt, Versioning, GIT, SVN, Software Requirements, Software Development Process, Development, Technical Design, Prototype, Code Development, QA, Implementation, Project Plans, Analysis, Research, Problem Resolution, Communication, Interpersonal, Time Management, Deliverables, Prioritize, Flexible, Reasonable, As Appropriate, Modification, Improvement, Organizational Improvement, Manage Development, User Requirements, Envisioning, Cross-Browser, JavaScript, SEO, Web Standards, Web Accessibility, Applications Development, Troubleshooting Development, Production, Developing, Researching, Internet, Software Products, Educational Opportunities, Publications, Ownership, Mentorship