Front End React Engineer

Title: Front End React Engineer

Duration: 3 Months (Potential to convert or extend)

Location: Seattle, WA 98101 (Monday through Thursday - Friday remote)

Interviews: 15 minute manager sync, Then 45 minute technical round.

We are seeking an experienced React UI Developer to design, build, and maintain high-quality, scalable user interfaces for modern web applications. The ideal candidate has deep expertise in React, strong UI/UX sensibilities, and a proven track record of delivering performant, maintainable front-end solutions in complex environments. Working experience with Java services and infrastructure (terraform, AWS cloud, Kubernetes) is a plus.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and develop responsive, high-performance web applications using React.js
• Build reusable components and front-end libraries for scalability and consistency
• Translate UI/UX designs and business requirements into clean, efficient code
• Optimize applications for maximum speed, accessibility, and cross-browser compatibility
• Collaborate closely with product managers, designers, and backend engineers
• Lead front-end architecture decisions and contribute to technical design discussions
• Mentor junior developers and conduct code reviews to maintain high engineering standards
• Ensure best practices in state management, component design, and performance optimization
• Write unit and integration tests to ensure UI reliability and quality
• Participate in agile ceremonies and contribute to sprint planning and estimation

Required Qualifications

• 2-3 years of experience in front-end or UI development
• 2+ years of hands-on experience with React.js
• Strong proficiency in JavaScript (ES6+), HTML5, CSS3
• Experience with modern React features: Hooks, Context, functional components
• Hands-on experience with state management libraries such as Redux
• Strong experience with RESTful APIs and integrating front-end with backend services
• Solid understanding of responsive design and cross-browser compatibility
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with TypeScript
• Familiarity with Next.js or other React frameworks
• Experience with design systems and component libraries (Material UI, Ant Design, Chakra, etc.)
• Knowledge of performance monitoring and optimization tools
• Experience working in large-scale applications
• Android Native is plus
• Working experience on Java services is a plus.
• Experience on AWS cloud, kubernetes, provisioning infrastructure using Terraform is desirable, but not a must.

Soft Skills

• Strong communication and collaboration skills
• Ability to work independently and lead UI initiatives
• Passion for clean code, usability, and user experience
• Comfortable working in fast-paced, agile environments

Education

Bachelors or equivalent experience