Ui lead

Location: Glasgow Job Type: Contract Industry: Digital Workspace Job reference: BBBH421991_1756897993 Posted: about 20 hours ago

Role Title: UI Lead
Location: Glasgow
Duration: 30/06/2026
End client: Barclaycard
Days on site: 2-3
Rate to SSC (including supplier charge): 500£

MUST BE PAYE THROUGH UMBRELLA

Role Description:

Lead UI Developer with GenAI Experience
We are seeking a seasoned Lead UI Developer with over 12 years of experience in software development, specializing in ReactJS, frontend architecture, and Generative AI integration. The ideal candidate will possess a strong grasp of architectural principles, design patterns, and hands-on experience building scalable applications. Familiarity with Angular, Next.js, Node.js-based APIs, and GenAI frameworks (e.g., OpenAI, Hugging Face, LangChain) is a plus. This role demands a deep understanding of application compatibility, security, and API integration within modern cloud environments.
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Key Responsibilities:
* Lead the design and development of robust, scalable, and maintainable UI applications.
* Architect and implement GenAI-powered features such as intelligent assistants, content generation, and adaptive UI components.
* Evaluate and apply architectural standards and design patterns for frontend and GenAI-enhanced solutions.
* Develop high-performance user interfaces using ReactJS; Angular experience is a bonus.
* Collaborate with backend teams to integrate Next.js or Node.js-based APIs and GenAI endpoints.
* Ensure application compatibility across browsers and devices.
* Implement security best practices in frontend and GenAI data handling.
* Mentor junior developers and contribute to code reviews and technical discussions.
* Work closely with DevOps and cloud teams to deploy and manage applications on AWS, including GenAI model hosting and orchestration.
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Required Qualifications:
* 12+ years of experience in software development, with a strong focus on frontend technologies.
* Proven expertise in ReactJS and modern JavaScript/TypeScript.
* Solid understanding of architectural principles and design patterns.
* Experience with API integration, especially using Next.js or Node.js.
* Hands-on experience integrating GenAI models into frontend applications (e.g., chatbots, summarization tools, recommendation engines).
* Knowledge of application compatibility, security, and performance optimization.
* Familiarity with AWS services related to frontend deployment and GenAI model hosting (e.g., SageMaker, Bedrock).
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Preferred Skills:
* Experience with Angular and hybrid frontend architectures.
* Exposure to CI/CD pipelines and cloud-native development practices.
* Familiarity with GenAI frameworks and libraries (e.g., LangChain, Transformers, OpenAI SDK).
* Strong problem-solving and communication skills.