Overview
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We are looking for a UX-focused Front-end Developer (Contract) with deep expertise in React to help design and build intuitive, performant, and user-centric interfaces for observability platforms. This engineer will work closely with backend developers, designers, and SREs to translate complex workflows into modern, self-service web applications.
Key Responsibilities:
- Build responsive and interactive React based frontends using modern frameworks (Hooks, Context API, lifecycle/state management)
- Translate wireframes and UX concepts into production-quality UIs using tools like Figma, Sketch, or Adobe XD
- Implement reusable components and design systems using Storybook, Material UI, or equivalent libraries
- Integrate frontend applications with RESTful APIs and backend services built in Java/Python
- Collaborate cross-functionally with design, platform, and SRE teams to prototype and iterate on user workflows
- Support UI testing, accessibility, and performance tuning as part of the delivery process
Required Qualifications:
- 5+ years of frontend development experience with strong emphasis on React
- Angular experience is a plus. This is a migration project from a current application built in Angular.
- Hands-on experience with component libraries/design systems (e.g., Storybook, Material UI)
- Ability to translate UX concepts into working web interfaces using design tools
- Strong understanding of REST API integration and frontend-backend communication
- Experience working in agile and cross-functional teams
Bonus Skills:
- Familiarity with SRE concepts such as observability dashboards, service health indicators, or automation tooling
- Experience designing UI for internal platforms or operational tools
Education & Work Experience
- Bachelors' Degree
- 5+ years of experinece
React UI/UX Engineer
Location Jersey City, NJ
Client Industry FinTech
Compensation $65-90/hr
Ref ID 1682817
About Korn Ferry
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