UI Architect

Trident Consulting is seeking a "UI Architect" for one of our client in Salisbury, NC (Onsite). A global leader in business and technology services.

Title: UI Architect
Location: Salisbury, NC (Onsite)
Type: Contract

We are seeking a highly skilled and visionary Vue.js UI Architect to lead the design and implementation of scalable, enterprise-grade front-end solutions.
This role requires deep expertise in Vue.js and Nuxt.js, a strong grasp of modern UI/UX principles, and the ability to guide a team of engineers
through complex migrations and greenfield development.

Key Responsibilities:
Landscape Assessment: Analyze the current UI architecture, identify gaps, and define a roadmap for modernization using Vue.js and Nuxt.js.
Solution Architecture: Design robust, reusable, and scalable front-end architectures that align with business goals and technical constraints.
Migration Strategy: Develop detailed migration plans from legacy systems to Vue.js/Nuxt.js, identifying reusable components and frameworks to streamline development across the enterprise.
Non-Functional Requirements: Ensure solutions meet performance, accessibility (WCAG compliance), SEO (for SSR), and analytics integration standards.
Team Leadership: Lead and mentor a team of front-end engineers, fostering best practices in code quality, testing, and agile delivery.
Collaboration: Work closely with product managers, UX designers, and backend teams to ensure seamless integration and user-centric design.
Innovation: Stay current with front-end trends and advocate for the adoption of emerging technologies where appropriate.

Required Skills & Qualifications:
Technical Expertise:
Strong hands-on experience with Vue.js and Nuxt.js (including SSR and static site generation).
Proficiency in TypeScript and modern UI frameworks (e.g., Vuetify, Tailwind CSS, BootstrapVue).
Solid understanding of RESTful APIs, GraphQL, and state management (Vuex, Pinia).
Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines, testing frameworks (Jest, Cypress), and performance optimization tools.
Architectural Acumen:
Proven experience designing component libraries and scalable UI systems.
Ability to define and enforce architectural standards and coding guidelines.
Soft Skills:
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
Demonstrated leadership in cross-functional teams and agile environments.

Preferred Qualifications:
Experience with micro frontends or federated modules.
Exposure to cloud platforms (e.g., Azure, AWS) and DevOps practices.
Contributions to open-source Vue.js projects or community involvement

About Trident:
Trident Consulting is a premier IT staffing firm providing high-impact workforce solutions to Fortune 500 and mid-market clients. Since 2005, we've specialized in sourcing elite technology and engineering talent for contract, direct hire, and managed services roles. Our expertise spans cloud, AI/ML, cybersecurity, and data analytics, supported by a 3M+ candidate database and a 78% fill ratio. With a highly engaged leadership team and a reputation for delivering hard-to-fill, niche talent, we help organizations build agile, high-performing teams that drive innovation and business success.
Some of our recent awards include:
Trailblazer Women Award 2025 by Consulate General of India in San Francisco
Ranked as the #1 Women Owned Business Enterprise in the large category by ITServe.
Received the TechServe Excellence award.
Consistently ranked in the Inc. 5000 list of fastest-growing private companies in America
Recognized in the SF Business Times as one of the Largest Bay Area BIPOC/Minority-Owned Businesses in 2022.