UI Engineer (React/React Native & AI Development

Optum, Inc
Plano, TX, United States
2 days ago

Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Experience level
Expert
Experience required
6 years minimum
Compensation
$44,000.0 - $156,000.0
Working hours
Regular working hours

Tech stack

Microsoft Access JavaScript (Programming Language) Artificial Intelligence Amazon Web Services Apple IOS HTML5 Microsoft Azure Cascading Style Sheets (CSS) Code Review Computer Programming DevOps Design of User Interfaces
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HP Systems Insight Manager Mobile Application Software Python (Programming Language) Software Engineering Systems Integration TypeScript ReactJS Retrieval-Augmented Generation Delivery Pipeline Large Language Models Grafana Prompt Engineering Backend Containerization AI Platforms Information Technology Optimization Algorithms Graphql React Native Front End Software Development React Redux Restful APIs Es2015 Docker Microservices

Job description

We are seeking a highly skilled and hands-on UI Engineer with strong expertise in React.js and/or React Native, combined with practical experience in AI application development. The ideal candidate should be capable of building modern, scalable user interfaces while leveraging AI technologies such as Python, Prompt Engineering, LLM integrations, and AI Agent development to create intelligent user experiences., * Design, develop, and maintain responsive web and mobile applications using React.js and/or React Native.

  • Build reusable UI components and ensure a seamless user experience across platforms.
  • Integrate AI/LLM-powered capabilities into applications using APIs and frameworks.
  • Develop and enhance AI-driven workflows, copilots, chatbots, and intelligent assistants.
  • Design and optimize prompts for Large Language Models (LLMs) to improve accuracy and user experience.
  • Develop and orchestrate AI agents using frameworks such as LangChain, LangGraph, CrewAI, AutoGen, Semantic Kernel, or similar platforms.
  • Collaborate with Product, UX, and backend teams to deliver end-to-end solutions.
  • Participate in architecture discussions, code reviews, and performance optimization initiatives.
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Requirements

Required Skills: UI Development

  • Strong hands-on experience with React.js and/or React Native.
  • Proficiency in JavaScript (ES6+), TypeScript, HTML5, CSS3.
  • Experience with state management libraries such as Redux, Zustand, or Context API.
  • Familiarity with REST APIs and modern frontend development practices.

AI & Automation

  • Strong programming skills in Python.
  • Experience with Prompt Engineering and LLM-based application development.
  • Hands-on experience integrating OpenAI, Azure OpenAI, Anthropic, Gemini, or similar AI services.
  • Experience building and deploying AI Agents and agentic workflows.
  • Familiarity with RAG (Retrieval-Augmented Generation) architectures, vector databases, and embeddings.
  • Understanding of AI application monitoring, evaluation, and optimization techniques.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Experience with cloud platforms such as Azure, AWS, or GCP.
  • Knowledge of CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices.
  • Experience developing AI-powered products, copilots, or conversational applications.
  • Familiarity with containerization technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes.

Nice to Have:

  • Exposure to MCP (Model Context Protocol).
  • Experience with AI observability tools.
  • Knowledge of GraphQL and microservices architectures.
  • Mobile application deployment experience on iOS and Android platforms.

Key Traits:

  • Hands-on problem solver with strong ownership.
  • Ability to bridge UI engineering and AI innovation.
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
  • Passion for emerging AI technologies and modern frontend ecosystems.

Benefits & conditions

Minimum Compensation: USD 44,000 Maximum Compensation: USD 156,000 Compensation is based on actual experience and qualifications of the candidate. The above is a reasonable and a good faith estimate for the role. Medical, vision, and dental benefits, 401k retirement plan, variable pay/incentives, paid time off, and paid holidays are available for full-time employees. This position is available for independent contractors No applications will be considered if received more than 120 days after the date of this post., 21 Minutes Ago In-Office or Remote 118K-118K Annually Junior 118K-118K Annually Junior Information Technology * Mobile * Social Impact * Software Develop and improve Dimagi’s CommCare platform through full-stack software engineering. Responsibilities include building features, writing automated tests, participating in code reviews and agile processes, supporting continuous integration and deployments, and collaborating with international development and implementation teams. The role focuses on creating accessible software for frontline workers in challenging environments and may include data engineering and AI-assisted coding work. Top Skills: Alpine.JsBootstrapClaude CodeCommcareCSSDjangoElasticsearchHTMLHtmxJavaScriptPostgresPython Headway, 2 Hours Ago In-Office or Remote 180K-225K Annually Senior level 180K-225K Annually Senior level Consumer Web * Healthtech * Professional Services * Social Impact * Software Lead and scale technical recruiting across Engineering, Data, Product, Design, Security, and IT. Build and manage a high-performing team of senior recruiters and managers, set strategy and operating model, partner with R&D leaders on headcount planning, improve systems and tooling, and drive operational excellence and talent-branding to deliver high-impact hiring outcomes. Optum

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