Job Description

Senior Staff Engineer, UI Architect

We are seeking a highly experienced and visionary Senior Staff Engineer, UI Architect to lead the design and implementation of scalable, user-centric UI frameworks and architecture. In this role, you will drive the strategic direction of front-end systems, ensuring they are robust, efficient, and capable of supporting business growth. You will work with cutting-edge technologies, including ReactJS, TypeScript, Postgres, and AWS within a serverless environment.

This position is based in Palo Alto, California , with in-office collaboration required at least 3 days per week .

Key Responsibilities:

• Define and implement the architectural vision for front-end systems, focusing on scalability, maintainability, and performance.
• Drive the implementation of technical and infrastructure initiatives aligned with architectural objectives.
• Balance short-term and long-term tradeoffs to meet architectural goals while delivering customer value.
• Lead the development of reusable UI components and frameworks using ReactJS and TypeScript .
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including backend engineers, product managers, and designers, to ensure seamless integration between front-end and backend systems.
• Evaluate and recommend tools, libraries, and frameworks to enhance the front-end development process and support strategic growth.
• Supervise and review the team's work to ensure alignment with architectural decisions, coding standards, and best practices.
• Conduct technical reviews, provide mentorship, and guide engineers in implementing complex front-end solutions.
• Identify and address areas of technical debt and architectural improvements.
• Stay current with emerging front-end development trends and technologies, applying them to solve complex technical challenges.
• Advocate for and implement strategies to improve accessibility, usability, and overall user experience.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field .
• 10+ years of professional software development experience, with a strong focus on front-end development and UI architecture .
• Deep expertise in ReactJS, TypeScript, and modern front-end development techniques .
• Proven experience in designing and implementing scalable UI frameworks and reusable components .
• Strong understanding of backend technologies such as Postgres and AWS (Lambda, API Gateway, DynamoDB, etc.) is a plus.
• Solid knowledge of performance optimization, accessibility standards, and responsive design .
• Demonstrated ability to lead technical discussions, make architectural decisions, and align engineering efforts with business objectives.
• Exceptional communication and collaboration skills , with the ability to influence stakeholders across technical and non-technical teams.
• Experience in serverless architectures and growth-focused engineering projects is highly desirable.

Kinect is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace. We do not discriminate against any employee or applicant based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, national origin, ancestry, age, genetic information, disability, medical condition, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

We comply with all applicable laws, including the California Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA) and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), and we provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities.

Kinect is dedicated to fair hiring practices, equal access to opportunities, and a workplace where all employees feel valued and respected.

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