Lead UI Engineer

Optomi, in partnership with a leader in the Automotive Industry, is seeking an experienced Lead UI Developer to join their team in Plano, Texas! The main responsibility of the Lead UI engineer is to design, build, and implement scalable, high‑quality UI solutions that bring our platforms to life and ensure they are well managed. The lead engineer will work closely with product owners to understand business requirements, collaborate with architecture teams to align on architectural direction, and partner with platform leads to design innovative frontend solutions.

Proficiency in modern UI frameworks (React, Vue, Next.js, Nuxt.js) using Type Script as the primary language is essential.

• Advanced experience (8+ years) in frontend development with strong expertise in Type Script, Node.js, and modern UI frameworks such as React, Vue, Next.js, or Nuxt.js.
• Proven track record of designing and delivering reusable UI frameworks, component libraries, and scalable frontend applications in enterprise environments.
• Deep understanding of frontend software architecture, including:
  • Micro‑frontend architectures and federated modules.
  • 12‑factor, Clean Code and SOLID principles.
  • Performance Optimization:
    Lazy loading, code splitting, memoization, and minimizing re‑renders.
  • Ensuring UI components meet accessibility standards (WCAG).
  • Implementing server‑side rendering or static site generation for SEO benefits.
  • Instrumenting frontend apps with logging, error tracking, and analytics.
  • Advanced testing methodologies including unit testing, integration testing, and end‑to‑end testing frameworks (e.g., Jest, Cypress, Testing Library).
  • Front‑end build tools, bundlers (npm, gulp, Webpack, Vite), and CI/CD pipelines.
  • Deployment strategies such as canary releases and feature flagging.
  • Enterprise non‑functional requirements: security, scalability, maintainability, and observability.
• Experience collaborating in cross‑functional teams using Agile methodologies.
• Strong communication skills and ability to lead and mentor frontend engineers.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience).

• Lead a portfolio of UI technology projects and a team of frontend developers to create solutions that meet platform needs across the company.
• Lead the design and development of reusable UI frameworks, component libraries, templates, and building blocks that support common enterprise non‑functional requirements and specific use cases for front‑end application teams.
• Collaborate closely with product owners, UX/UI designers, backend engineers, and platform leads to deliver scalable, maintainable, and performant frontend solutions.
• Drive architecture and design decisions using Architecture Decision Record (ADR) processes, ensuring alignment and approval across stakeholders.
• Build foundational UI capabilities that enable data teams and application teams to efficiently develop, deploy, and maintain rich user experiences.
• Implement advanced frontend engineering best practices including:
  • Performance tuning and optimization.
  • Advanced testing strategies.
  • SEO optimization.
  • Observability and monitoring.
  • Canary releases and feature flagging.
  • Analytics instrumentation and user behavior tracking.
• Continuously improve frontend frameworks and processes to accelerate delivery and maintain high quality across diverse teams.
• Mentor and guide engineers on best practices in Type Script, UI frameworks, frontend architecture, and production deployment.
• Partner with leadership to attract, hire, and retain top frontend engineering talent.
• Share your passion for staying on top of UI/UX trends, experimenting with new technologies, and participating in internal and external technology communities.
• Understand, contribute to, and implement enterprise architecture standards for frontend development.

Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Optomi by 2x.

• Medical insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401(k)