Senior UI Developer

Farnell, an Avnet company, is seeking a Senior UI Developer for their global eCommerce platform in Bengaluru, Karnataka. This role requires expertise in React/TypeScript, Node.js, and Apollo Client to build responsive, high-performance user interfaces for a seamless customer experience.

You will join a dynamic UI development team, working in cross-functional agile teams on both small enhancements and large strategic projects. Collaboration with UX Designers, back-end developers, and architects is key to creating scalable and visually stunning user interfaces for online storefronts.

Responsibilities:

• Lead UI development using React and related libraries, focusing on interactive, user-friendly, and visually appealing applications.
• Collaborate with BAs, Product Owners, UX/UI designers, and back-end engineers to translate business requirements into technical solutions for a cohesive e-commerce experience.
• Optimize UI performance for fast load times and smooth navigation across devices, including managing caching solutions like Akamai.
• Implement data fetching and state management with Apollo Client, integrating with Node.js and Apollo Server APIs (RESTful and GraphQL).
• Champion and adhere to software development best practices, including clean code, automated testing, and code reviews.
• Mentor junior and mid-level developers on React development, front-end architecture, and best practices.
• Actively participate in the Front-end Guild to share experiences and promote modern UI development approaches.
• Integrate front-end with back-end services and contribute to the architecture and performance of the application stack.
• Stay current with front-end technologies, especially within the React ecosystem and eCommerce trends.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Proven experience as a Front-End or UI Developer with hands-on React/TypeScript experience. Demonstrated ability to perform at a senior level.
• Competency in ReactJS, TypeScript, Node.js, Loadable Components, Jest, Styled Components, Storybook, GraphQL and Apollo (client/server), and Akamai caching (or another CDN).
• Strong understanding of React and its ecosystem.
• Experience with Apollo Client for GraphQL queries, mutation handling, and state management.
• Solid knowledge of Node.js for front-end integration with back-end services.
• Expertise in HTML5, CSS3, and JavaScript (ES6+).
• Experience with responsive design.
• Familiarity with Gitlab and GitFlow version control.
• Ability to translate Figma and Storybook prototypes into functional, high-quality UIs.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a user-centric focus.
• Familiarity with front-end testing frameworks like Jest. Experience with A/B testing via Adobe Target is a plus.
• Proficiency in optimizing UI performance for large-scale applications (lazy loading, code splitting).
• Familiarity with the challenges of building and scaling eCommerce platforms is beneficial.
• Previous experience in an Agile/Scrum development environment.
• Development experience with Headless CMS solutions like Bloomreach is beneficial.

Soft Skills:

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills for collaboration in distributed teams. Strong technical leadership and mentoring abilities.
• Attention to detail with a passion for creating beautiful, functional, and user-centric designs.
• Effective time management and prioritization skills in a fast-paced environment.