Java Front-End Senior Engineer ReactJS & Modern Frameworks

  • Windsor, CT
  • Posted 1 day ago | Updated moments ago

Overview

On Site
Full Time
Part Time
Accepts corp to corp applications
Contract - Independent
Contract - W2
Contract - 24

Skills

ReactJS
nodejs
Redux
NextJS
Modern Frameworks

Job Details

Java Front-End Senior Engineer ReactJS & Modern Frameworks

Location: Windsor, CT or Atlanta, GA

Need a candidate who can work onsite from Day 1 (Hybrid Basis)

Mandatory skills: Java Front-End Senior Engineer ReactJS, NextJS, NodeJS, Redux & Modern Frameworks (also refer to above attached JD)

Position Summary
The Front-End Developer is responsible for architecting, developing, and maintaining secure, high-performance enterprise web applications with a focus on user experience and modern front-end technologies. This role combines hands-on coding with technical leadership, operational excellence, and collaboration across teams. The developer will drive front-end initiatives, shape scalable and maintainable UI systems, and deliver resilient solutions aligned with long-term business strategy.

Must-Have Requirements

  • Technical Mastery: Extensive experience designing, developing, and maintaining scalable front-end applications using ReactJS, TypeScript, and modern frameworks (e.g., Redux Toolkit, Next.js, or similar), Good experience required with NodeJS.
  • Enterprise Frameworks: Proven expertise with production-ready frameworks and libraries commonly used in large organizations, including advanced state management patterns.
  • UI/UX Excellence: Strong understanding of responsive design, accessibility (WCAG), and cross-browser compatibility.
  • API Integration: Experience integrating with RESTful and GraphQL APIs, ensuring security, performance, and efficiency.
  • Testing & Quality: Hands-on experience with front-end testing frameworks (e.g., Jest, React Testing Library, Cypress) and championing BDD/TDD methodologies.
  • Performance Optimization: Demonstrated ability to tune and optimize front-end performance; familiarity with monitoring and profiling tools (e.g., Lighthouse, Chrome DevTools).
  • Security Best Practices: Understanding of front-end security, including XSS, CSRF, and secure session management.
  • DevOps & CI/CD: Experience with CI/CD pipelines and tools (e.g., Azure DevOps, Jenkins, GitHub Actions) for front-end deployments.
  • Collaboration: Proven track record of working with cross-functional teams (backend, product, design, DevOps, QA).
  • Mentorship: Experience leading code reviews, technical mentorship, and team knowledge sharing.

Should-Have Requirements

  • Design Systems: Experience building or contributing to design systems and reusable component libraries.
  • Cloud Platforms: Familiarity with deploying front-end applications on cloud platforms (Azure, AWS, or similar).
  • Infrastructure as Code: Exposure to infrastructure automation practices (e.g., Terraform) for front-end hosting.
  • Analytics & Monitoring: Proactive monitoring of production systems for high availability and fast incident resolution.
  • Security Assessment: Participate in threat modeling, security assessments, and code reviews to identify and remediate potential vulnerabilities.

General Requirements

  • Education: Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
  • Experience: 5+ years in front-end software development, with at least 2 years in a senior or lead engineering role.
  • Programming Languages: Proficiency in JavaScript, TypeScript, and familiarity with HTML5/CSS3.
  • Framework Mastery: Deep experience with ReactJS, Redux Toolkit, Next.js (or similar), and advanced state management.
  • SDLC Knowledge: Deep understanding of systems integration, software development lifecycle, and agile methodologies.
  • Communication: Excellent written and verbal communication skills; ability to engage with business stakeholders.

Recommended Qualifications

  • Leadership: Experience influencing technical direction, mentoring junior engineers, and driving engineering standards.
  • Strategic Thinking: Ability to balance immediate business needs with long-term technical scalability and innovation.
  • Industry Certifications: Relevant certifications in front-end development, cloud, or software architecture.
  • Business Acumen: Understanding of business value, cost implications, and strategic impact of technical decisions.
  • Continuous Learning: Commitment to staying current with technology trends, best practices, and emerging tools.

Responsibilities

  • Lead the design, development, and maintenance of scalable front-end applications and reusable UI components.
  • Architect and implement secure, cloud-native, and production-ready front-end solutions.
  • Drive CI/CD automation and DevOps best practices for front-end deployments.
  • Mentor and guide engineering teams in front-end best practices.
  • Collaborate with stakeholders to clarify requirements and deliver impactful user experiences.
  • Ensure system reliability, performance, and maintainability.
  • Participate in roadmap planning and strategy sessions.
  • Promote simplicity, maintainability, and technical excellence.
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