Design, develop, test, release, and maintain high-performance React web applications and APIs. Collaborate with product, design, backend, and QA teams; write reusable code and unit/integration tests; implement CI/CD and automated testing; mentor junior developers and troubleshoot performance across browsers and devices.
Responsibilities
- Design, develop, test, release, and maintain new and existing web applications built with React
- Design, develop, test, release, and maintain new and existing APIs (if full stack)
- Collaborate with the product team to understand requirements and define solutions
- Present low-level design or approach for the solution before development begins
- Write reusable, maintainable, and scalable front-end code using best practices
- Build high-performance, responsive, dynamic, and user-friendly web interfaces
- Write readable, simple, and deterministic unit and integration tests
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams including designers, back-end developers, and QA
- Implement and maintain automated testing and CI/CD pipelines
- Debug, troubleshoot, and optimize application performance across browsers and devices
- Work in Agile teams and follow Agile development methodologies
- Mentor junior developers and provide guidance on front-end best practices
Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field
- 10+ years of experience in front-end development with React
- 6+ years of experience working with leading front-end frameworks such as React
- 6+ years of experience building scalable and resilient web applications at enterprise scale
- Strong knowledge of state management tools like Redux and Redux Persist
- Proficiency in testing frameworks such as Jest and React Testing Library
- Experience integrating headless CMSs or other content management systems
- Familiarity with third-party libraries, SDKs, and RESTful APIs
- Experience with web analytics, performance monitoring, and logging tools
- Experience with real-time monitoring and error tracking (e.g., Sentry, LogRocket)
- Proficiency with Git for version control
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Understanding of CDNs and performance optimization techniques
- Good understanding of CI/CD pipelines and deployment workflows
Nice to Have
- Experience with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or GCP
- Familiarity with DevOps tools like Jenkins, Bitbucket Pipelines, GitHub Actions, etc.
- Exposure to backend or full-stack development (Node.js, Express)
- Understanding of accessibility standards and cross-browser compatibility
- Basic knowledge of native development (Swift, Java) is a plus but not required
Compensation, Benefits and Duration
Minimum Compensation: USD 44,000
Maximum Compensation: USD 156,000
Compensation is based on actual experience and qualifications of the candidate. The above is a reasonable and a good faith estimate for the role.
Medical, vision, and dental benefits, 401k retirement plan, variable pay/incentives, paid time off, and paid holidays are available for full time employees.
This position is available for independent contractors
No applications will be considered if received more than 120 days after the date of this post
Photon Chicago, Illinois, USA Office
11 East Adams Street Suite 1100, Chicago, IL, United States, 60603
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