UI Infrastructure Developer

Job Description

Join a team dedicated to supporting the crucial mission of improving health outcomes.

At Merative, you can apply your skills and grow new ones with colleagues who have deep expertise in health and technology. Merative provides data, analytics and software for the health industry. Our clients include providers, health plans, employers, life sciences companies and governments around the world. With industry-leading products and focused innovation, we help customers improve decision-making and performance so that together, we drive real progress in health. Learn more at merative.com

We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented mid-level UI Infrastructure Developer to join our UI infrastructure team. The successful candidate will contribute significantly to maintaining and evolving our UI code stack, transitioning from Dojo, Struts, and XSLT-based frameworks to a modern, accessible React and Redux ecosystem. This role places a strong emphasis on accessibility, code quality, maintainability, and adherence to best practices.

Key Responsibilities:

- Develop, maintain, and enhance UI components and features within both legacy and modern frameworks.
- Collaborate closely with UI/UX designers, product managers, and backend developers to deliver polished, accessible user interfaces.
- Implement accessibility features and ensure compliance with WCAG standards.
- Perform debugging, troubleshooting, and proactive maintenance of existing UI components.
- Participate actively in front-end architectural discussions and decisions, particularly around transitioning legacy systems to modern stacks.
- Write clean, efficient, and testable code following best practices.
- Engage in comprehensive code reviews, feature branching, and pull request workflows on GitHub.

Required Skills & Experience:

- Strong proficiency in XSLT, Java, ES3 JavaScript, and CSS.
- Proficient with React.js, Redux, and modern JavaScript (ES6+).
- Solid understanding and demonstrated experience in accessibility standards and WCAG compliance.
- Experience in writing front-end tests, including unit and integration tests using Jest and React Testing Library.
- Familiarity and practical experience with build tools like Webpack, NPM, and Node.js.
- Historical awareness and hands-on experience with Dojo 1.10 highly desirable.
- Strong understanding of component-based architecture and reusable UI patterns.
- Comfortable using GitHub workflows, including feature branching, pull requests, and code reviews.
- Ability to effectively interpret UI/UX specifications and transform them into refined, accessible user interfaces.

Qualifications:

- A degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field, or equivalent work experience.
- Approximately 7-10 years of relevant professional experience in UI development.

Personal Attributes:

- Self-motivated with strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
- Keen attention to detail with a commitment to producing high-quality work.
- Willingness to learn and adapt to evolving technologies and practices.

Why Join Us:

- Opportunity to work on transformative projects that impact our UI technology direction significantly.
- Collaborative environment with a team committed to technical excellence and continuous improvement.
- Focus on professional development, particularly around accessibility and modern UI frameworks.

It is the policy of Merative to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, HIV status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, Merative will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.

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