What are the responsibilities and job description for the Software Development Engineering - UI Lead position at Tekcogno?
Lead Software Development Engineering - UI Lead
LOCATIONS - Overland Park, KS / Urbandale, IA (only locals)
Full-Time
**We need: A senior development Lead (10 Years) who has recent experience leading UI/react Projects, Candidates must have demonstrated experience with ReactJS is required, additional proficiency with NodeJS and/or Next.js is preferred; AngularJS will be considered. ***
Job Description: We are seeking a UI Development Lead to guide and mentor a front-end development team while driving innovation, quality, and operational excellence across UI initiatives. This leadership role is ideal for someone with a strong technical background in front-end development, extensive experience in Agile and DevOps frameworks, and the ability to interface with both business and technical stakeholders.
Key Responsibilities:
· Lead, mentor, and manage a team of front-end/UI developers to deliver high-quality, scalable user interfaces.
· Oversee and ensure successful implementation of UI components throughout the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC).
· Operate effectively within Agile, DevOps, and ITIL/ITSM frameworks, ensuring seamless team operations and project delivery.
· Manage and optimize development processes using Application Lifecycle Management (ALM) tools and industry best practices.
· Collaborate with cross-functional teams including product owners, designers, back-end developers, and QA teams to ensure alignment and timely delivery of UI solutions.
· Set and monitor performance metrics for team members, providing regular feedback and coaching to support career growth and performance excellence.
· Translate complex business requirements into intuitive and performant UI components and workflows.
· Drive the adoption of modern front-end technologies and frameworks in alignment with strategic IT and business goals.
· Maintain deep knowledge of industry trends and best practices, especially within the insurance or P&C domain.
· Contribute to strategic planning and decision-making at the leadership level within BTS.
Required Qualifications:
· 8 years of experience in front-end/UI development with modern frameworks (e.g., React, Angular, Vue).
· 3 years of proven leadership experience in a software development or UI-specific role.
· Solid experience and understanding of DevOps, Agile methodologies, ITSM/ITIL, and software adoption frameworks.
· Hands-on expertise in all phases of the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC).
· Demonstrated ability to guide teams through operational frameworks while tracking and improving team performance.
· Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to troubleshoot complex UI and performance issues.
· Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to clearly convey ideas to both technical and business audiences.
Preferred Qualifications:
· Experience with Agile SDLC frameworks such as Scrum or SAFe.
· Familiarity with UI/UX best practices and accessibility standards (e.g., WCAG, ARIA).
· Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $114,186.68 - $170,000.00 per year
Work Location: In person
Salary : $114,187 - $170,000