Sr Architect

Powering the world’s payments ecosystem

ACI powers the payments ecosystem – globally, and you power ACI.  You’ll innovate, collaborate, and grow – in an energetic technology culture with decades of proven success.  ACIers – in all roles and levels – are truly your colleagues and many are your friends. Our size and reach allow you to see the global impact of your work. You are visible, your talents are valued, and you are empowered to shape the future of payments.

Senior UI Architect 

ACI Worldwide

ACI Worldwide is seeking an experienced Senior UI Architect to lead front-end architecture across our enterprise web applications in Omaha, NE or Norcross, GA. You'll design scalable, high-performance user interfaces, establish technical standards, and mentor engineering teams while driving innovation in our digital platform.

What You'll Do

Architecture & Technical Leadership

• Design and architect scalable front-end solutions using modern JavaScript frameworks (React, Vue, Angular) and TypeScript
• Define technical standards, design patterns, and best practices for component-based architecture and state management
• Lead architectural reviews and provide guidance on performance optimization, accessibility (WCAG), and cross-browser compatibility
• Translate business and UX requirements into technical specifications and front-end architecture roadmaps
• Make critical technology decisions balancing innovation, maintainability, and user experience
• Establish and evolve design system architecture and component library strategy
• Define front-end testing strategies including unit, integration, and end-to-end testing approaches

Innovation & Strategy

• Design and architect modern front-end solutions using React/Vue/Angular and TypeScript 
• Define technical standards, design patterns, and component architecture best practices 
• Lead architectural reviews focused on performance, accessibility (WCAG), and scalability 
• Mentor front-end teams and conduct design/code reviews 
• Collaborate with UX, product, and backend teams to align technical solutions 
• Research emerging technologies and drive adoption of modern development practices 
• Establish UI performance metrics and monitoring strategies

What You Bring

Required Qualifications

• 10+ years front-end development experience, 3+ years in architecture/leadership
• Expert-level JavaScript/TypeScript and modern frameworks (React, Vue, or Angular)
• Deep knowledge of HTML5, CSS3, responsive design, and web performance optimization
• Experience architecting large-scale, high-traffic web applications
• Strong understanding of component architecture, state management, and accessibility
• Proficiency with build tools (Webpack, Vite), testing frameworks (Jest, Cypress)
• Excellent communication skills across technical and non-technical audiences

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with SSR/SSG, micro-frontends, and design systems
• Knowledge of cloud platforms, CI/CD, and monorepo management
• AWS/cloud certifications or open-source contributions
• Background in UX/UI design principles

Work Environment & Benefits

• Hybrid work model with flexibility (2-3 days in-office per week)
• Competitive compensation including base salary, bonus, and equity
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage
• 401(k) with company match
• Professional development opportunities and certification support
• Collaborative culture with brilliant colleagues solving complex challenges
• Occasional travel may be required (10-20%)

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. This position does not offer sponsorship for employment visa status or work permit now or in the future.

In return for your expertise, we offer opportunities for growth, career development, and a competitive compensation and benefits package—all within an innovative and collaborative work environment.

Are you ready to help us transform the payments ecosystem? To learn more about ACI Worldwide, visit our web site at www.aciworldwide.com Job ID (Requisition #18667)

ACI Worldwide is an AA/EEO employer in the United States, which includes providing equal opportunity for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities, and an EEO employer globally.

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