Job Description

Job Title: Senior Framework Architect ( React )

Job Location: Belfast , UK

Job Type: Permanent

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The Senior Framework architect will lead the development of the React codebase for our internal design system, strongly contributing to the development and strategic technical direction of internal frameworks, products and systems. You will ensure stability and scalability of the framework, and work closely with the rest of our framework development team, and with the CSS lead.


The framework architect will be integrated within the Design team to produce code that aligns to the standards defined in our internal design library. Your primary task is to help build and maintain the internal React framework, which is used to create innovative and intuitive digital products that deliver best-in-class user experience and usability to our clients, both internally and externally. In this role, you will have opportunities to partner with Technology colleagues to provide support for onboarding to the Design System and to better understand how your work fits into the strategic objectives of the organization. "


Responsibilities


Lead the development of the React UI Library that is aligned to our internal Design System components


Familiarity with and help with support of the Angular Component library.


Work with the team to understand priority and urgency, while escalating blockers or delays


Investigate bugs, and provide support to reduce risk for our users


Handle framework upgrades and feature requests


Ensure clear migration path for applications to remain on latest technology and design standards


Follow internal standards for build processes and publishing to ensure stability of framework


Keep the framework current with the latest trends both internally and externally


Provide technical analysis and solutions to issues and technical direction


Required Skills


5-10 years experience writing professional-quality shared component libraries with expertise in n TypeScript, React, and a solid foundational understanding of HTML/CSS.


Expertise in working with reusable code that is integrated with modern design systems.


Write high-quality code that is well-documented and easy to maintain


Quality of work and speed of execution are crucial for success in this role.


A growth mindset and willingness to learn and adapt in a fast-paced environment


Strong attention to detail & analytical skills


Experience delivering with an agile methodology and using bitbucket/github and jira to manage development


Experience in development of end to end testing, unit testing


Strong communication skills, and ability to raise escalate concerns when appropriate


Stay up to date on the latest software development trends and technologies


Support for developers looking to onboard and contribute to the design system


Interest in working with Design Systems at scale, and developing within the structures of a design driven framework


Desirable Skills & Experience


Interest in Design, methodologies of design systems


Interest in enablement of AI in conjunction with maintenance and alignment to Design Systems


Keen interest in, or knowledge of, banking or finance


Education


Bachelors/University degree or equivalent experience





Regards,


Sivaranjani


Sivar@falconsmartit.com