Senior UI/UX Developer Lead
Matrix Space
Job Summary
MatrixSpace is seeking a highly skilled, hands-on Senior UI/UX Developer Lead with 7-8 years of experience in building modern, scalable, and high-performing web applications using React.js, JavaScript, and related frontend technologies. This role involves leading UI/UX development efforts, mentoring junior engineers, and collaborating closely with product and backend teams to deliver beautiful, functional, and scalable interfaces. The ideal candidate thrives in a dynamic startup environment and can take ownership of both technical design and user experience.
Must Have
- 7–8 years of experience in UI/UX or frontend development roles.
- Advanced proficiency in React.js and JavaScript (ES6+).
- Strong understanding of modern frontend frameworks such as Next.js, Vue.js, or Angular.
- Experience with Figma for UI/UX design, prototyping, and design system creation.
- Strong experience integrating with REST APIs, Node.js, and OAuth-based authentication.
- Expertise in responsive design and multi-form-factor interfaces.
- Hands-on experience with multi-language (i18n) support and localization strategies.
- Familiarity with state management tools (Redux, Zustand, MobX, or Context API).
- Solid understanding of scalable UI architecture and component-driven design.
- Experience developing data visualizations using libraries like Chart.js, D3.js, Recharts, or Mapbox.
- Exposure to UX design principles, usability testing, and performance optimization.
- Strong leadership and team collaboration skills, with prior experience managing or mentoring developers.
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced, startup environment with iterative development cycles.
- Candidates must be U.S. citizens or lawful permanent residents (Green Card holder).
Good to Have
- Experience with TypeScript, Tailwind CSS, or Material UI.
- Familiarity with Next.js SSR/SSG for performance and SEO optimization.
- Exposure to cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, Azure) and CI/CD pipelines.
- Experience with microfrontend architectures and modular design patterns.
- Understanding of accessibility (WCAG) and design systems.
- Previous startup or product-focused experience.
Perks & Benefits
- Work on cutting-edge technology bridging embedded systems, cloud computing, and AI applications.
- Collaborate with world-class engineers solving complex distributed systems challenges.
- High ownership, fast iteration, and opportunities to lead architecture and innovation initiatives.
- Competitive compensation.
- Equity options.
- Culture that values innovation and technical excellence.
Job Description
Senior UI/UX Developer Lead
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Position Overview
We are seeking a highly skilled, hands-on Senior UI/UX Developer to join our fast-growing team. The ideal candidate brings 7–8 years of experience in building modern, scalable, and high-performing web applications using React.js, JavaScript, and related frontend technologies.
This role is perfect for a builder at heart — someone who enjoys wearing multiple hats, thrives in a dynamic environment, and can take ownership of both technical design and user experience. You will lead UI/UX development efforts, mentor junior engineers, and collaborate closely with product and backend teams to deliver beautiful, functional, and scalable interfaces.
Key Responsibilities
• Lead the end-to-end UI/UX development lifecycle — from concept and design to deployment and optimization.
• Architect, build, and maintain responsive and scalable frontend applications using React.js and similar modern frameworks (e.g., Next.js, Vue.js, Angular).
• Design interactive prototypes and flows using Figma, ensuring seamless user experiences and visual consistency.
• Collaborate with backend teams to integrate RESTful APIs and Node.js services.
• Implement and manage OAuth-based authentication, session management, and secure user workflows.
• Build UI solutions that support multiple form factors (desktop, tablets, iPads, and browsers) and multi-language (i18n) requirements.
• Work on data visualization components including maps, charts, and tables using tools like Recharts, D3.js, ECharts, or Mapbox.
• Ensure high performance, accessibility, and scalability of all frontend components.
• Provide technical leadership and mentor a small development team in best coding and UX practices.
• Stay current with the latest frontend technologies and contribute to the overall technical vision of the product.
Required Skills & Qualifications
• 7–8 years of experience in UI/UX or frontend development roles.
• Advanced proficiency in React.js and JavaScript (ES6+).
• Strong understanding of modern frontend frameworks such as Next.js, Vue.js, or Angular.
• Experience with Figma for UI/UX design, prototyping, and design system creation.
• Strong experience integrating with REST APIs, Node.js, and OAuth-based authentication.
• Expertise in responsive design and multi-form-factor interfaces.
• Hands-on experience with multi-language (i18n) support and localization strategies.
• Familiarity with state management tools (Redux, Zustand, MobX, or Context API).
• Solid understanding of scalable UI architecture and component-driven design.
• Experience developing data visualizations using libraries like Chart.js, D3.js, Recharts, or Mapbox.
• Exposure to UX design principles, usability testing, and performance optimization.
• Strong leadership and team collaboration skills, with prior experience managing or mentoring developers.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, startup environment with iterative development cycles.
Nice-to-Have Skills
• Experience with TypeScript, Tailwind CSS, or Material UI.
• Familiarity with Next.js SSR/SSG for performance and SEO optimization.
• Exposure to cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, Azure) and CI/CD pipelines.
• Experience with microfrontend architectures and modular design patterns.
• Understanding of accessibility (WCAG) and design systems.
• Previous startup or product-focused experience.
Education
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Human-Computer Interaction, or related field; or equivalent hands-on experience.
This position requires working directly or indirectly with the US Government in restricted environments. Candidates must be U.S. citizens or lawful permanent residents (Green Card holder).
Why Join Us
• Work on cutting-edge technology bridging embedded systems, cloud computing, and AI applications.
• Collaborate with world-class engineers solving complex distributed systems challenges.
• High ownership, fast iteration, and opportunities to lead architecture and innovation initiatives.
• Competitive compensation, equity options, and a culture that values innovation and technical excellence.