Lead Consultant:ui Developer [reactjs] Job in Thoughtworks Technologies (india) Pvt Ltd.

Lead UI Developer | ThoughtWorks | Pune, India

Location: Pune, India

Employment Type: Full-time, Regular

Industry: Information Technology

About ThoughtWorks

ThoughtWorks is a global technology consultancy that blends strategy, design, and engineering to create cutting-edge digital solutions. With over 30 years of experience, our autonomous teams have delivered innovative and transformative solutions that solve our clients' most complex challenges. Our open and inclusive culture encourages learning, growth, and collaboration, allowing us to thrive in delivering impactful work across industries.

Join ThoughtWorks and be part of a dynamic team that values curiosity, passion, and a commitment to excellence in everything we do.

Job Overview

ThoughtWorks is looking for an experienced and passionate Lead UI Developer to join our team in Pune, India. In this role, you ll be the primary point of contact for our clients, driving the strategic direction of UI projects while ensuring technical execution. You'll collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver innovative solutions and take on the responsibility of mentoring and guiding developers. Your strong leadership and ability to negotiate with clients to shape technical solutions will be crucial in delivering exceptional results.

Key Responsibilities

Champion Best Practices:

• Advocate for the adoption of industry best practices, including TDD (Test-Driven Development), pair programming, design patterns, and continuous delivery to ensure high-quality software delivery. Focus on delivering value to end customers as early as possible.

Complete Project Lifecycle Ownership:

• Take part in the entire software delivery cycle from consulting and ideation to production and post-launch evolution. Work on high-level strategy and detailed execution.

Design & Technology Solutions:

• Design scalable UI solutions that solve complex client problems. Make pragmatic trade-offs and choose the right technologies that align with client objectives.

Create Accessible, Delightful UI Systems:

• Develop user interfaces that are not only functional but also accessible, high-performing, and delightful to users. Ensure the application of responsive design and best practices.

Collaborate with Teams:

• Partner with cross-functional teams, including UX/UI designers and backend developers, to build features, design concepts, and interactive prototypes. Ensure best practices and UX specifications are embedded throughout.

Hands-on Coding:

• Lead by example and continue coding alongside developers. Stay technical and contribute directly to solution development rather than stepping into a purely managerial role.

Advocate DevSecOps Practices:

• Champion the use of DevSecOps tools and processes to build and deploy software securely. Advocate for a DevOps culture and shift security left in development.

Ownership & Accountability:

• Take full ownership of technical deliverables, pushing boundaries to deliver innovative and high-quality results for our clients.

Stay Updated with Technology Trends:

• Leverage Technology Radar insights and apply the latest technical thinking to solve complex client problems.

Mentor & Cultivate Growth:

• Mentor junior team members, fostering a growth-oriented and inclusive culture within the team. Encourage feedback and ensure that each team member reaches their full potential.

Job Qualifications

Technical Skills:

• Experience: 9+ years of hands-on experience in front-end development, with a focus on ReactJS.
• JavaScript Expertise: Strong proficiency in JavaScript programming, design patterns, and writing modular, reusable, and functional code. Proficiency in TypeScript is mandatory.
• Web Development Concepts: Familiarity with design systems, atomic design, micro frontends, progressive web apps, and backend-for-frontends (BFF) architectures.
• UI Development: Extensive experience with HTML, CSS, and JavaScript, including the development of modular web components and responsive layouts. Ability to handle cross-browser and cross-platform compatibility issues.
• Web Standards & Accessibility: Strong understanding of HTTP, multi-tiered web architectures, and web standards, with a focus on web accessibility.
• Responsive Design: Proven experience creating mobile-first, responsive designs using modern CSS practices.

Professional Skills:

• Leadership & Mentorship: Experience in leading teams using Agile, Lean, and Continuous Delivery methodologies. Mentor and inspire junior developers to build technical and leadership skills.
• Client-Facing & Visionary Leadership: Ability to define and execute a technical vision that aligns with business goals, advocating for both technical excellence and pragmatic business solutions.
• Adaptability & Problem-Solving: Ability to thrive in ambiguous situations and approach challenges from multiple perspectives, delivering innovative solutions in uncertain environments.
• Influence & Communication: Demonstrated ability to influence stakeholders, advocate for best practices, and foster a culture of technical excellence.

What We Offer

Learning & Development:

• At ThoughtWorks, there s no one-size-fits-all career path. We encourage autonomy while also offering comprehensive tools, development programs, and a supportive team culture to help you grow in