> Markdown version of [/jobs/ext/36916-lead-react-ui-developer](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/jobs/ext/36916-lead-react-ui-developer). Every page supports `.md` or `Accept: text/markdown`. Links point to the HTML versions so they work for humans too. Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md).

---

# Lead React UI Developer

- **Company:** United Software Group, Inc.
- **Location:** Hanover, NJ, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $83,200.0 - $104,000.0
- **Contract:** Temporary to permanent
- **Skills:** JavaScript (Programming Language), .NET Framework, Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Agile Methodology, Automation of Tests, Microsoft Azure, Code Review, Continuous Integration, Cursor (Graphical User Interface Elements), Github, JSON, OAuth, OpenID, Performance Tuning, Scrum Methodology, Systems Development Life Cycle, Webui, Secure Coding, Single Sign-On, Software Engineering, TypeScript, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Web Applications, Enterprise Software Applications, .NET Core, GitHub Copilot, ReactJS, Cypress (Programming Language), Backend, Webpack, Playwright, Code Inspection, Front End Software Development, React Testing Library, Restful APIs, Domain Driven Design
- **Published:** May 16, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.careerjet.com/jobad/us0f9736d53df3b041f8a275b3f7fae586

## About the Role

* 5+ years of professional software development experience with strong leadership in modern web UI development
 * Deep hands-on expertise with:

 * React
 * JavaScript
 * TypeScript
 * React Hooks
 * State Management
 * Strong experience with modern React tooling/frameworks including:

 * Vite
 * React Compiler
 * Linting tools
 * Strong understanding of software engineering principles including SOLID and Domain-Driven Design
 * Experience integrating enterprise authentication and authorization solutions (SSO, OAuth2, OIDC)
 * Strong expertise consuming REST APIs and managing configurations across environments
 * Experience implementing automated testing practices using:

 * Jest
 * React Testing Library
 * Cypress or Playwright
 * Experience leading Agile software delivery teams (Scrum/Kanban)
 * Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, * Experience delivering customer-facing enterprise applications in regulated industries such as Insurance or Financial Services
 * Experience improving enterprise CI/CD practices using Azure DevOps or GitHub
 * Exposure to AI-assisted development tools such as:

 * GitHub Copilot
 * Claude
 * Cursor
 * Ability to evaluate and adopt modern technologies while maintaining engineering quality standards

## Description

We are seeking a hands-on Lead React UI Developer to lead the modernization of a large-scale digital portal and enhance the overall customer experience, performance, and security of enterprise web applications.
This role combines deep front-end engineering expertise with technical leadership responsibilities, driving the design and development of scalable, responsive, and accessible React applications integrated with modern REST APIs and enterprise authentication systems.
The ideal candidate has successfully led React-based enterprise application implementations, thrives in Agile delivery environments, and is passionate about front-end architecture, engineering excellence, CI/CD automation, security, accessibility, and mentoring development teams. Key Responsibilities

 * Lead the design, development, and modernization of React-based enterprise UI applications integrated with REST/JSON APIs
 * Define reusable UI components, shared patterns, and scalable front-end architecture standards
 * Drive front-end integration with enterprise authentication/authorization solutions including SSO, OAuth2, and OIDC
 * Partner with backend, platform, UX, and product teams to deliver secure, scalable, and maintainable solutions
 * Provide technical leadership across the SDLC including:

 * Solution design
 * Estimation
 * Development
 * Code reviews
 * Release readiness
 * Production support
 * Establish and enforce engineering standards for:

 * Accessibility (WCAG)
 * Performance optimization
 * Secure coding
 * Observability
 * Maintainability
 * Improve and support CI/CD pipelines using tools such as Azure DevOps and GitHub Actions
 * Mentor developers and promote best practices across the engineering organization
 * Influence front-end technology direction and roadmap initiatives, We are looking for a highly skilled .NET Full Stack Developer with strong backend expertise in .NET Core and working knowledge of modern frontend technologies like ReactJS. This ro…
 + 16 days ago
 + Apply easily


## Related Videos

- [Tips and Tricks for Working with JSON](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1229-tips-and-tricks-for-working-with-json)
- [Keeping applications secure by evolving OAuth 2.0 and OpenID Connect](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100152-keeping-applications-secure-by-evolving-oauth-2-0-and-openid-connect)
- [React and the power of visualisation](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100-react-and-the-power-of-visualisation)
- [Introducing JSON Structure](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100219-introducing-json-structure)
- [Building the Right Product and Building It Right: A Glimpse into Extreme Programming, Atomic Design ](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/398-building-the-right-product-and-building-it-right-a-glimpse-into-extreme-programming-atomic-design)
- [Delay the AI Overlords: How OAuth and OpenFGA Can Keep Your AI Agents from Going Rogue](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1637-delay-the-ai-overlords-how-oauth-and-openfga-can-keep-your-ai-agents-from-going-rogue)

## Related Articles

- [16 Best Free React UI Libraries in 2025](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/148-16-best-free-react-ui-libraries-in-2025)
- [React Developer Salary [2023]](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/198-react-developer-salary-2023)
- [The Best 7 Frontend Frameworks for Developers in 2025](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/400-the-best-7-frontend-frameworks-for-developers-in-2025)
- [Top 5 React Form Libraries for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/399-top-5-react-form-libraries-for-developers)
- [Dev Digest 120 - Apple and peers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/455-dev-digest-120-apple-and-peers)
- [The Best JavaScript Framework to Learn](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/229-the-best-javascript-framework-to-learn)