This role is for one of the Weekday's clients
Min Experience: 7 years
Location: USA
JobType: full-time
We are seeking an experienced UI Manager (US) with a strong background as an Engineering Manager and deep expertise in ReactJS to lead and scale high-performing frontend engineering teams. This is a full-time role based in the United States, ideal for a leader who combines technical excellence with people management, delivery ownership, and strategic thinking.
Requirements
Key Responsibilities
* Lead, mentor, and manage a team of UI engineers, ensuring high performance, career growth, and technical excellence
* Own the end-to-end delivery of frontend/UI initiatives, from planning and design through development and deployment
* Architect scalable, maintainable, and high-performance UI solutions using ReactJS and modern frontend technologies
* Collaborate closely with product managers and designers to translate requirements into well-structured technical solutions
* Drive engineering best practices, including code quality, testing, performance optimization, and security standards
* Review code, guide architectural decisions, and ensure adherence to frontend development standards
* Establish and improve development processes, sprint planning, estimations, and delivery timelines
* Balance hands-on technical contributions with people management and strategic leadership
* Partner with backend and platform teams to ensure seamless API integration and system consistency
* Identify technical risks early and proactively propose solutions
* Support hiring efforts, onboarding, and team scaling initiatives
* Track and report on team performance, delivery metrics, and technical health of UI systems
* Stay current with evolving frontend technologies, frameworks, and industry trends, applying them where appropriate
What Makes You a Great Fit
* Experience:
o Minimum 7+ years of overall experience in frontend engineering
o Proven experience in an Engineering Manager or UI Manager role
* Technical Expertise:
o Strong hands-on experience with ReactJS, modern JavaScript (ES6+), and frontend architecture
o Solid understanding of component-based design, state management, and performance optimization
o Experience working with RESTful APIs and collaborating with backend teams
* Leadership & Management:
o Demonstrated ability to lead, mentor, and grow engineering teams
o Experience managing delivery, resolving conflicts, and aligning teams with business goals
o Strong decision-making skills with a balance of technical depth and business awareness
* Collaboration & Communication:
o Excellent communication skills with the ability to work across product, design, and engineering stakeholders
o Comfortable presenting technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences
* Mindset & Approach:
o Ownership-driven leader who thrives in fast-paced environments
o Strong problem-solving mindset with attention to quality and user experience
o Passion for building scalable UI platforms and empowering teams to succeed