Hitachi Vantara Corporation: Lead Full Stack Developer (UI/UX)

Team

As a Full Stack Developer, you will design and develop end-to-end web applications, ensuring seamless integration between front‑end and back‑end systems. You will focus on intuitive UI/UX, robust APIs, and data visualization using Looker BI, while leveraging best practices for scalability, security, and performance.

Application Development

• Design and implement responsive, user‑friendly interfaces using React.js and modern UI frameworks.
• Develop and maintain RESTful APIs and backend services using Python and Node.js.
• Integrate Looker BI dashboards and embed analytics into applications for actionable insights.
• Ensure cross‑browser compatibility, accessibility, and mobile responsiveness.

Architecture & Integration

• Collaborate with architects to align solutions with enterprise standards and cloud‑native patterns.
• Integrate applications with databases, authentication systems and third‑party APIs.
• Optimize application performance and scalability across distributed environments.

Quality & Governance

• Implement secure coding practices, data protection and compliance controls.
• Conduct code reviews, unit testing and maintain CI/CD pipelines for continuous delivery.
• Document architecture decisions, workflows and best practices.

What You’ll Bring

• Bachelor’s or Master’s in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field.
• 5+ years of experience in full‑stack development.
• Strong proficiency in React.js, JavaScript/TypeScript, and modern UI frameworks.
• Hands‑on experience with Python and Node.js for backend development.
• Experience with Looker BI or similar BI tools for data visualization.
• Familiarity with SQL/NoSQL databases and API integration.
• Understanding of UI/UX principles, responsive design and accessibility standards.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with cloud platforms (GCP preferred; AWS/Azure a plus).
• Knowledge of containerization (Docker, Kubernetes) and microservices architecture.
• Exposure to CI/CD tools (GitHub Actions, Jenkins) and DevOps practices.
• Familiarity with data analytics, ETL pipelines and data modeling.

Key Competencies

• Strong problem‑solving and debugging skills.
• Ability to translate business requirements into intuitive user experiences.
• Collaborative mindset with excellent communication skills.
• Passion for clean, maintainable code and modern development practices.

Success Metrics

• Delivery of high‑quality, responsive applications meeting UI/UX standards.
• Integration of Looker BI dashboards for actionable insights.
• Reduction in application latency and improved scalability.
• Positive user feedback on usability and performance.

What You’ll Work With

• Front‑End: React.js, TypeScript, CSS‑in‑JS frameworks.
• Back‑End: Python (Flask/Django), Node.js (Express), RESTful APIs.
• Data & BI: Looker BI, SQL/NoSQL databases.
• Cloud & DevOps: GCP (preferred), Docker, Kubernetes, CI/CD pipelines.