Senior Front End Developer

Job Title: Senior UI Developer

Location: Birmingham, AL (Onsite)

Experience Level: 10+ Years (Mid-Senior Level)

Employment Type: Contract

Job Description:

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior UI Developer with a strong background in ReactJS, Next.js, TypeScript, and Unit Testing. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of building scalable, responsive, and high-performance web applications. This role requires a collaborative mindset, attention to detail, and the ability to lead UI development initiatives from concept through execution.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain modern, scalable front-end applications using ReactJS and Next.js.
• Write clean, efficient, and well-documented code using TypeScript.
• Implement unit testing frameworks (e.g., Jest, React Testing Library) to ensure robust code quality.
• Optimize application performance, scalability, and user experience.
• Collaborate with UX/UI designers, backend developers, and product owners to deliver seamless user experiences.
• Review and mentor the work of junior developers to ensure adherence to best practices and coding standards.
• Participate in code reviews, architectural discussions, and agile ceremonies (e.g., sprint planning, retrospectives).
• Stay current with front-end technologies and trends to drive innovation and best practices within the team.

Required Skills and Qualifications:

• 10+ years of overall software development experience.
• Strong expertise in ReactJS and Next.js frameworks.
• Proficient in TypeScript and modern JavaScript (ES6+).
• Hands-on experience with unit testing tools and frameworks (e.g., Jest, Mocha, Cypress).
• Strong understanding of HTML5, CSS3, SASS/SCSS, and responsive web design.
• Familiarity with state management libraries such as Redux, Zustand, or Recoil.
• Experience with RESTful APIs, GraphQL, and client-server integration.
• Knowledge of CI/CD pipelines and version control systems (e.g., Git, GitHub, GitLab).
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.

Education:

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in computer science, Engineering, or a related field.