UI Manager- US

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.

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:
• Minimum 7+ years of overall experience in frontend engineering
• Proven experience in an Engineering Manager or UI Manager role
• Technical Expertise:
• Strong hands-on experience with ReactJS, modern JavaScript (ES6+), and frontend architecture
• Solid understanding of component-based design, state management, and performance optimization
• Experience working with RESTful APIs and collaborating with backend teams
• Leadership & Management:
• Demonstrated ability to lead, mentor, and grow engineering teams
• Experience managing delivery, resolving conflicts, and aligning teams with business goals
• Strong decision-making skills with a balance of technical depth and business awareness
• Collaboration & Communication:
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to work across product, design, and engineering stakeholders
• Comfortable presenting technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences
• Mindset & Approach:
• Ownership-driven leader who thrives in fast-paced environments
• Strong problem-solving mindset with attention to quality and user experience
• Passion for building scalable UI platforms and empowering teams to succeed