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Role Overview
UI Engineer at DeepLight, a specialist AI and data consultancy based in the UAE. You will build responsive, accessible, and performant web interfaces for internal banking platforms and customer-facing products, while contributing to backend services in Node.js and Python.
Company Overview
DeepLight AI is a specialist AI and data consultancy dedicated to transforming the regional corporate landscape through bespoke, high-impact intelligent systems. The team combines deep expertise in data science, statistical modeling, AI/ML technologies, workflow automation, and systems integration with practical understanding of complex business operations. The firm partners with organizations across diverse sectors with particular depth in Financial Services and Banking, delivering tailored AI solutions designed to integrate seamlessly into existing enterprise architectures.
Role Purpose
Operating at the intersection of design and data engineering, you will work closely with UX designers, backend engineers, and product owners to deliver end-to-end features that bridge complex data and actionable business strategy. You will focus on crafting flawless user experiences while demonstrating versatility to contribute across the full technology stack. As an AI consultancy asset, you will communicate technical decisions persuasively to high-level stakeholders, presenting cutting-edge solutions while articulating the "why" behind your work.
Key Responsibilities
Frontend & User Interface Engineering
- Build and maintain reusable React JS component libraries to ensure consistency and scalability across applications.
- Translate Figma/XD designs into responsive, pixel-perfect UIs using Flexbox, CSS Grid, and mobile-first principles.
- Build complex, data-heavy dashboards featuring charts, tables, and real-time widgets.
- Manage complex application state using Redux Toolkit, Zustand, or Context API.
- Optimize frontend performance through lazy loading, memoization, code splitting, and bundle size management.
- Ensure robust cross-browser compatibility and strict adherence to WCAG 2.1 accessibility standards.
- Write comprehensive unit tests utilizing Jest and React Testing Library.
Backend Contribution & AI Integration
- Integrate REST APIs, handling loading, error, and empty states gracefully.
- Build and maintain backend RESTful APIs using Node.js (Express / NestJS).
- Develop Python-based backend services or data pipelines utilizing FastAPI or Flask.
- Collaborate directly with AI/ML squads to seamlessly integrate model outputs into frontend interfaces.
Delivery & Collaboration
- Participate in design reviews and actively contribute to UI/UX and architectural decisions.
- Maintain clean, documented code and contribute to a rigorous development culture.
- Contribute to structured Git branching and thorough Pull Request (PR) workflows.
Qualifications & Experience
- 6+ years of hands-on experience building and deploying React JS applications in production environments.
- Proven track record of working collaboratively within Agile/Scrum delivery teams alongside UX designers and backend engineers.
- Experience building analytical dashboards or interfaces that display complex, real-time data structures.
Skills & Competencies
Frontend Engineering (Primary)
- Deep mastery of React JS, including functional components, hooks, hooks optimization, and advanced patterns.
- High proficiency in Tailwind CSS, Material UI, or shadcn/ui.
- Expert command of HTML5, CSS3, semantic markup, and accessibility standards.
- Advanced ability to design state management architectures (Redux Toolkit/Zustand) and handle complex asynchronous REST API integrations.
- Strong development capabilities in JavaScript (ES6+) and TypeScript to ensure scalable, self-documenting codebases.
Backend Engineering (Secondary)
- Solid capability to design and develop REST APIs using Node.js (Express/NestJS) and Python (FastAPI/Flask).
- Practical knowledge of basic schema design and querying within PostgreSQL or MongoDB.
- Understanding of secure JWT and OAuth 2.0 authentication patterns.
Desirable Skills
- Experience with Next.js (SSR, SSG, ISR) or Microfrontend architectures (Module Federation).
- Deep domain knowledge within banking or fintech environments, particularly on internal platforms or trading/analytical dashboards.
- Experience with advanced data visualization libraries such as D3.js, Chart.js, or Recharts.
- Experience with Python data pipelines, LLM API integration (OpenAI, Azure OpenAI), or exposure to LangChain and RAG pipelines.
- Familiarity with WebSockets for real-time UI updates.
- Cross-platform mobile experience via React Native.
- Basic operational familiarity with AWS/Azure, Docker, and CI/CD automation pipelines.
Additional Information
- Competitive salary.
- Comprehensive personal health insurance.
- Visa sponsorship for the successful individual.
- Professional development and certification support.
- Subscription reimbursement relating to your role.
- Opportunity to work on cutting-edge AI projects.
- Monthly Employee Incentive program.
- Career advancement opportunities in a rapidly growing AI company.
DeepLight AI recognizes that diversity drives innovation and is committed to fostering an inclusive environment where individuals with different thinking styles can thrive. The application and interview process is designed to be accessible, predictable, and fair for all candidates. Reasonable adjustments for the application or interview process are available upon request and will be kept strictly confidential, with no impact on hiring decisions.