HCLTech is looking for a highly talented and self- motivated UI Lead- Java to join it in advancing the technological world through innovation and creativity. Job Title: UI lead Position Type: Full-time Location: Rochester,NY Onsite: RTO (5 days per week) Experience level: 7+ yrs Job Summary: looking for an Onsite Technical Lead – UI/Frontend with strong hands-on experience in React and Frontastic (or other frontend orchestration platforms like Vue Storefront or Contentstack Frontend) to lead the design and delivery of dynamic, performant, and scalable customer-facing interfaces. This role will own the frontend technology stack for a modern headless eCommerce transformation project, ensuring seamless integration with back-end APIs and headless commerce platforms like CommerceTools. Key Responsibilities: • Lead the design, development, and delivery of React-based frontend components using Frontastic as the frontend orchestration layer. • Collaborate with UX designers, backend developers, product owners, and business stakeholders to deliver end-to-end customer experiences. • Drive component-based architecture, reusable design systems, and frontend performance optimization. • Provide technical leadership across the frontend team: conduct code reviews, mentor junior developers, and enforce best practices. • Integrate with APIs and services from headless platforms such as CommerceTools, CMS, PIM, and Search . • Define and enforce frontend development standards, including accessibility, responsiveness, and SEO best practices. • Work closely with DevOps and QA to integrate frontend builds into CI/CD pipelines and test automation workflows. • Participate in sprint planning, backlog grooming, estimation, and technical design discussions. Skill Requirements: • 7+ years of frontend development experience, with 3+ years in React.js. • Experience with Frontastic or similar headless frontend frameworks (e.g., Vue Storefront, Contentstack Frontend SDK). • Proven ability to lead a team of developers and manage technical delivery for enterprise projects. • Strong experience with component libraries, state management (e.g., Redux, Zustand), React Hooks, and SSR techniques. • Good understanding of headless commerce architectures and API-first development. • Experience integrating with any commerce platform (CommerceTools), CMS systems (e.g., Bynder, Contentful, Amplience), or PIM. • Solid understanding of HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript (ES6+), and frontend build systems (Webpack, Vite, etc.). • Comfortable working in Agile/Scrum environments and with tools like Jira, Confluence, and Figma. • Ability to write clean, modular, testable code and lead others to do the same. Pay and Benefits Pay Range Minimum :149000 per year Pay Range Maximum: $160000 per year HCLTech is an equal opportunity employer, committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees regardless of race, religion, sex, color, age, national origin, pregnancy, sexual orientation, physical disability or genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other protected classification, in accordance with federal, state, and/or local law. Should any applicant have concerns about discrimination in the hiring process, they should provide a detailed report of those concerns to secure@hcltech.com for investigation. A candidate’s pay within the range will depend on their skills, experience, education, and other factors permitted by law. This role may also be eligible for performance-based bonuses subject to company policies. In addition, this role is eligible for the following benefits subject to company policies: medical, dental, vision, pharmacy, life, accidental death & dismemberment, and disability insurance; employee assistance program; 401(k) retirement plan; 10 days of paid time off per year (some positions are eligible for need-based leave with no designated number of leave days per year); and 10 paid holidays per year How You’ll Grow At HCLTech, we offer continuous opportunities for you to find your spark and grow with us. We want you to be happy and satisfied with your role and to really learn what type of work sparks your brilliance the best. Throughout your time with us, we offer transparent communication with senior-level employees, learning and career development programs at every level, and opportunities to experiment in different roles or even pivot industries. We believe that you should be in control of your career with unlimited opportunities to find the role that fits you best.