Lead React Developer

Lead React Developer

Location: Richardson, TX - hybrid 12+ months contract

Architecture: Strong experience in leading and architecting large-scale React.js applications. Skilled in designing scalable front-end architecture, routing structure, state management layers, and integrating automated build, deployment, and CI/CD pipelines.

React.js Development: Build dynamic, high-performance web applications using React.js, TypeScript, and modern libraries. Implement interactive features, complex data flows, and scalable state-driven UIs.

Expertise in React Ecosystem: Hands-on experience with Hooks, component lifecycle, advanced state management, and performance patterns. Expertise in Redux Toolkit, RTK Query, React Query, and application-wide state architecture.

API Integration (Axios): Integrate backend services using Axios with interceptors, global error handling, retry logic, and optimized API communication patterns.

Route Management: Architect and implement routing using React Router, including nested routes, guarded/private routes, role-based access, and lazy-loaded route structures.

UI Integration: Collaborate with UI/UX teams to build visually appealing, responsive, and user-friendly interfaces that match design specifications.

Component Development: Develop reusable, modular, and scalable React components using best practices, ensuring maintainability and consistency across applications.

Front-end Optimization: Improve performance through memorization, virtualization, code splitting, minimizing re-renders, and optimizing bundle size for seamless user experience.

Security: Write secure and efficient front-end code, implement client-side validations, handle sensitive data safely, and address vulnerabilities proactively.

Cross-Browser and Cross-Device Compatibility: Ensure consistent behavior and visual quality across various browsers, screen sizes, and devices.

Collaborative Development: Work closely with backend engineers, designers, architects, QA, and product teams to ensure smooth integration of front-end and backend workflows.

Testing and Debugging: Conduct thorough debugging and implement strong testing practices to ensure functional stability, responsiveness, and error-free user experiences.

Unit Testing: Proficient in writing unit test cases using Jest or React Testing Library (RTL), ensuring high coverage, stability, and bug-free releases.

Code Maintenance and Documentation: Follow clean code principles, maintain clear documentation, perform refactoring, and ensure code quality through reviews and continuous improvement.

Stay Up-to-Date with Technology: Keep current with modern React features, frontend tooling, state management patterns, and performance best practices to stay ahead of industry standards.

Communication & Training: Strong communication skills with the ability to mentor team members, document best practices, and provide technical guidance to development teams.