React UI Developer

Role: React UI Developer Location: Montreal, QC Duration: Long Term Contract Job Description: Role Overview We are seeking a skilled and passionate **React UI Developer** to join our engineering team. In this role, you will be responsible for building the "face" of our products, ensuring a seamless, high-performance user experience. You will collaborate closely with UI/UX designers and Back-end engineers to translate sophisticated designs into functional, modular, and scalable code. Key Responsibilities Development -Develop new user-facing features using **React.js** and build reusable components/front-end libraries for future use. Optimization- Optimize applications for maximum speed, scalability, and cross-browser compatibility. Collaboration - Work with designers to ensure technical feasibility of UI/UX designs and integrate APIs developed by back-end teams. | Quality Assurance - Conduct unit testing and bug fixing to maintain high software quality and stability. | Maintenance - Maintain and improve existing codebase, ensuring consistency in design patterns and coding standards. | Technical Requirements Core Framework: 5+ years of professional experience with **React.js** (including Hooks, Context API, and Functional Components). Languages: Strong proficiency in **JavaScript (ES6+)**, **TypeScript**, HTML5, and CSS3. State Management: Experience with Redux, MobX, or Recoil. Styling: Proficiency in CSS pre-processors (Sass/Less) or modern styling solutions like Tailwind CSS or Styled Components. Build Tools: Familiarity with modern front-end build pipelines and tools (Webpack, Vite, Babel, NPM/Yarn). Testing: Knowledge of testing frameworks such as **Jest** or React Testing Library. Version Control: Expert knowledge of **Git** and collaborative workflows (GitFlow). Preferred Qualifications - Experience with Next.js or Gatsby for Server-Side Rendering (SSR). - Understanding of UI design principles and tools (Figma, Adobe XD, or Sketch). - Knowledge of Web Accessibility (WCAG) standards. - Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and cloud deployment (AWS, Vercel, or Netlify). Soft Skills Problem-Solving: Ability to tackle complex UI challenges with creative and efficient solutions. Communication: Clear verbal and written communication skills to bridge the gap between design and tech. Adaptability: A proactive learner who stays up-to-date with the evolving React ecosystem.