Lead I - Software Engineering (React Frontend Developer)

Who we are:

At UST, we help the world’s best organizations grow and succeed through transformation. Bringing together the right talent, tools, and ideas, we work with our client to co-create lasting change. Together, with over 30,000 employees in 30+ countries, we build for boundless impact-touching billions of lives in the process. Visit us at UST.com.

Summary:

We are seeking a React Frontend Developer with AI/ML integration expertise to join our Engineering & Technology team. The ideal candidate will leverage deep React development experience and AI knowledge to design, develop, and maintain scalable, user-centric applications while building next-generation user interfaces powered by artificial intelligence. This role involves close collaboration with Product, Design, Backend Engineering, and Data Science teams to deliver innovative digital experiences with AI-driven capabilities..

Key Responsibilities

Required Skills

Technical Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Software Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.
• Minimum 6+ years of experience developing production-grade applications using React.
• Strong proficiency in JavaScript (ES6+), TypeScript, React Hooks, Context API, Server Components, and component-based design patterns.
• Experience with frontend frameworks and libraries including React, Next.js, React Router, Styled Components, Material-UI, and Tailwind CSS.
• Proficiency in state management and data-fetching technologies such as Redux, Redux Saga, Redux Toolkit, Zustand, Recoil, MobX, Apollo Client, React Query, and SWR.
• Strong understanding of RESTful APIs, REST API integration, GraphQL, and backend service consumption.
• Hands-on experience integrating AI/ML models, APIs, and frameworks into frontend applications.
• Working knowledge of AI/ML technologies including TensorFlow.js, ML.js, OpenAI API, Anthropic API, LangChain, Prompt Engineering, Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG), and Vector Databases (Pinecone, Milvus).
• Experience with testing and quality assurance tools including Jest, React Testing Library, Enzyme, Cypress, Selenium, Vitest, and Playwright.
• Proficiency with modern build tools and development environments including Webpack, Vite, Babel, Parcel, npm, yarn, pnpm, ESLint, and Prettier.
• Experience with version control systems and DevOps practices, including Git, GitHub, GitLab, CI/CD pipelines, GitHub Actions, Jenkins, and GitLab CI.
• Familiarity with cloud and containerization technologies including Docker, Kubernetes, AWS (S3, CloudFront, Lambda), Microsoft Azure, and Google Cloud Platform (GCP).
• Ability to write clean, efficient, maintainable, testable, and well-documented code.

  Soft Skills

• Strong problem-solving, analytical thinking, and critical-thinking skills with the ability to develop scalable solutions.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including technical documentation and stakeholder communication.
• Proven ability to work effectively in cross-functional and collaborative team environments.
• Ability to communicate complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Self-motivated with a strong commitment to continuous learning and staying current with emerging technologies and best practices.
• Demonstrated leadership and mentoring experience, including guiding junior developers and leading technical discussions.
• Strong attention to detail with a focus on code quality, testing standards, and documentation excellence.
• Ability to influence architectural decisions and contribute to technical strategy.

  Preferred Skills

• Experience with Python, as it relates to AI/ML integration and data processing.
• Familiarity with machine learning frameworks (TensorFlow.js, ONNX.js, ML.js) or API consumption patterns.
• Experience with Next.js, server-side rendering (SSR), or static site generation (SSG).
• Exposure to containerization (Docker) and Kubernetes or cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, Azure).
• Knowledge of web accessibility standards (WCAG) and experience building inclusive applications.
• Experience with real-time applications (WebSockets, Socket.io) or progressive web applications (PWAs).
• Contribution to open-source projects or a GitHub portfolio demonstrating expertise.
• Experience mentoring junior developers or leading technical initiatives.

What we believe:

We’re proud to embrace the same values that have shaped UST since the beginning. Since day one, we’ve been building enduring relationships and a culture of integrity. And today, it's those same values that are inspiring us to encourage innovation from everyone, to champion diversity and inclusion and to place people at the centre of everything we do.

Humility:

We will listen, learn, be empathetic and help selflessly in our interactions with everyone.

Humanity:

Through business, we will better the lives of those less fortunate than ourselves.

Integrity:

We honour our commitments and act with responsibility in all our relationships.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

UST is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We believe that no one should be discriminated against because of their differences, such as age, disability, ethnicity, gender, gender identity and expression, religion, or sexual orientation.

All employment decisions shall be made without regard to age, race, creed, colour, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status or any other basis as protected by federal, state, or local law.

UST reserves the right to periodically redefine your roles and responsibilities based on the requirements of the organization and/or your performance.

• To support and promote the values of UST.

• Comply with all Company policies and procedures