Senior UI Developer

Introduction

A career in IBM Software means you’ll be part of a team that transforms our customer’s challenges into solutions.

Seeking new possibilities and always staying curious, we are a team dedicated to creating the world’s leading AI-powered, cloud-native software solutions for our customers. Our renowned legacy creates endless global opportunities for our IBMers, so the door is always open for those who want to grow their career.

Your Role And Responsibilities

Responsible for leading the design and development of user-centric, intuitive, and high-performing interfaces for IBM Concert. Drive front-end technical strategy, ensure seamless user experiences, and champion innovation in UI/UX practices across the Concert product organization.

• Lead the design and development of modern, scalable, and accessible UI applications with a focus on performance and usability.
• Collaborate closely with Product Managers, Designers, and Engineers to translate business requirements into elegant and intuitive user interfaces.
• Drive the adoption of UI best practices, including accessibility, globalization, performance optimization, and design consistency.
• Mentor and coach junior developers, providing technical leadership and guidance on UI engineering practices.
• Partner with cross-functional teams (QA, DevOps, Design Systems, etc.) to ensure smooth delivery of features with high quality.
• Contribute to, and advocate for the Carbon Design System across projects, ensuring adherence to IBM’s design standards.
• Participate in code reviews, architecture discussions, and continuous improvements of the UI development lifecycle.
  
  

• Excellent communication skills in English, both written and verbal.
• Proven ability to work collaboratively in cross-functional teams.
• Experience in leading/mentoring developers in a fast-paced environment.
• Problem-solving mindset with a focus on delivering high-quality UI experiences at scale.
  
  

• Expertise in React.js and modern JavaScript/TypeScript.
• Strong knowledge of state management (Redux, MobX, or similar).
• Deep understanding of React Hooks and functional component patterns.
• Experience with Carbon Design System (preferred) or similar enterprise-grade UI frameworks.
• Proficiency in working with Figma or equivalent tools for design handoff and prototyping.
• Strong grasp of web storage mechanisms (cookies, local storage, session storage).
• Solid understanding of web accessibility (WCAG standards) and internationalization/globalization practices.
• Hands-on experience with Git, debugging tools, and modern development environments (e.g., VS Code).
• Familiarity with authentication/authorization patterns in UI development.
• Strong foundation in software engineering principles, code security, and performance optimization.
• Experience working in micro frontend architecture.
  
  

• Brings a solid background in Automation and AI technologies.
• Demonstrates a growth mindset, is open to feedback, and continuously seeks to learn and evolve.
• Approaches challenges with ownership and resilience, focusing on solutions rather than assigning blame.
• Can effectively balance people, product, and process goals, with a collaborative and open-minded leadership style—critical for success in this role.