UI Architect

UI Architect

Job Title:

UI Architect

Location

: Chicago, IL (onsite)

Duration

: 12+ Months W2 Contract

Role Summary:

The ideal candidate has hands-on experience implementing component libraries using modern frameworks like

React

,

Tailwind CSS

,

Material UI (MUI)

, or

Adobe Spectrum

, and understands how to bridge the gap between design and development through

Figma and Storybook

integrations.

Key Responsibilities:

Lead the architecture and implementation

of scalable, reusable UI components in AEM using React (preferred), Vue, or Angular

Develop and maintain a design system

using Tailwind, MUI, or Adobe Spectrum, ensuring consistency and reusability across digital platforms

Establish and enforce

UI/UX development best practices

to deliver pixel-perfect experiences in both SPA and classical AEM components

Define integration workflows between

Figma designs and Storybook

to streamline collaboration between design and engineering

Collaborate with UX designers, product owners, and back-end developers to translate business requirements into scalable front-end architecture

Drive the

adoption of modern front-end tools and workflows

(linting, testing, CI/CD, performance monitoring) within AEM projects

Review code, mentor UI developers, and advocate for clean, accessible, and maintainable codebases

Serve as subject matter expert for AEM front-end strategy, version upgrades, and UI integration patterns

Required Skills & Experience:

Proven experience implementing

design systems within AEM

using modern frameworks (React preferred, Vue, Angular)

Deep understanding of

component-driven development

and atomic design principles

Experience with

Tailwind CSS

,

MUI

, or

Adobe Spectrum

in enterprise UI libraries

Proficiency in integrating design systems with

Figma

and

Storybook

Strong knowledge of building and customizing

AEM Sites components

(editable templates, HTL/Sightly, client libraries, etc.)

Demonstrated ability to create

pixel-perfect, responsive, and accessible

components

Familiar with

CI/CD pipelines

, Git, and automated testing for UI components

8+ years of front-end/UI development experience; 3+ years in UI architecture roles

Preferred Qualifications:

Adobe Certified Expert (AEM Sites Developer or Architect)

Experience in hybrid AEM-SPA architecture

Familiarity with GraphQL or REST API integration in component-based architecture

Exposure to performance and accessibility auditing tools (Lighthouse, Axe, etc.)

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Dice Id:

91097274

Position Id:

8656641