UI_Architect

The role

You will lead the design and implementation of scalable, high-performance enterprise applications. You will collaborate with various architects to define technology vision, standards, and practices for the digital ecosystem.

What you will do

• Collaborate with AEM, AEM EDS, Commerce, and Enterprise Architects to manage technical solution lifecycles.
• Identify and evaluate technical challenges within projects.
• Define and recommend development technologies, platforms, standards, tools, and processes.
• Partner with the Backend Architect to establish frontend architecture and mobile stack vision.
• Translate high-level architectural concepts into detailed, actionable designs.
• Oversee and guide the execution of technical and infrastructure initiatives.
• Review and evaluate team deliverables for compliance with standards and design intent.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to the UI team.
• Conduct research on emerging technologies and prototype innovative solutions.
• Identify and address areas of technical debt.

Required qualifications

• Minimum 12+ years of front-end development experience.
• Experience architecting and maintaining large-scale, component-based applications using React/Redux or Vue.
• Experience collaborating across multiple development teams in large-scale, fast-paced environments.
• Expert-level proficiency in HTML5, CSS3, and responsive web design.
• Hands-on experience with CSS preprocessors (Sass, Less) and frameworks like Tailwind CSS.
• Strong command of BEM methodology.
• Deep expertise in JavaScript (ES6+), including DOM manipulation, the JavaScript object model, and modern design patterns.
• Advanced proficiency in ReactJS, with practical exposure to Design Systems and the Atomic Design methodology.
• Skilled in integrating RESTful and GraphQL APIs with modern UI frameworks.
• Experience developing Progressive Web Applications (PWAs) and reusable UI component libraries.
• Strong understanding of Node.js, npm, and build tools such as Webpack, Babel, Grunt, and Gulp.
• Familiarity with headless commerce implementations and AEM / Adobe Commerce front-end development.

Nice to have

• Experience with building high-traffic eCommerce platforms or CMS solution with multi brand / theme / market needs
• Experience with mobile app development frameworks such as React Native, Flutter, or similar
• Knowledge of cross-platform architecture and API-driven mobile integrations

Benefits

• Opportunity to work with exciting brands
• Prioritised career development
• Skill growth support

About the company

WPP Enterprise Solutions designs, builds, and operates growth systems for competitive businesses. VML, part of WPP, supports WPP Enterprise Solutions by helping brands activate transformation through creativity and experience.