Engineer 1 Front End React

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title:  Engineer 1 Front End React
Location: Seattle, WA 98101 - Hybrid (4 days onsite, 1 day remote)
Duration: 06-month contract (with possible extension) 
Work Schedule: 40 hours per week, Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM Pacific Time
Start Date:  Targeting Nov 2026
Pay Rate: $52.81/hr - $56.33/hr on W2
Benefits:  Medical, Dental, Vision.

Job Description:

• 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, and CSS3.
• Experience with modern React features: Hooks, Context, and 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 a plus.
• Working experience with Java services is a plus.
• Experience with AWS Cloud, Kubernetes, and provisioning infrastructure using Terraform is desirable, but not mandatory.

Soft Skills

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

Education

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.

Interview Process: 15-minute manager sync followed by a 45-minute technical interview