Sr. UI Developer (React) / Illinois

  • Northfield, IL
  • Posted 18 hours ago | Updated 18 hours ago

Overview

On Site
Accepts corp to corp applications
Contract - W2
Contract - Independent
Contract - 6M

Skills

HTML
UI
CI
Cloud
DevOps
React
Azure
Next

Job Details

We are seeking a Senior Software Engineer Front-End Developer with extensive experience in Azure, Cloudflare, and server-side rendering (SSR) technologies. This senior-level position requires a technical leader who will design and deliver high-performance, scalable, and secure front-end solutions for our cloud-native and e-commerce platforms. As a senior team member, you'll provide mentorship, drive architectural decisions, and ensure adherence to best practices for front-end development in a cloud environment.

Key Responsibilities

1. Front-End Development Leadership

  • Lead the design and development of responsive, dynamic, and cloud-native front-end applications using React and Next.js
  • Architect and implement server-side rendering (SSR) solutions for optimal performance and SEO compliance.
  • Utilize Cloudflare for CDN, edge computing, and security to enhance application delivery and reliability.

2. Cloud-Native Development

  • Build, deploy, and manage applications using Azure services like Azure App Services, Azure Front Door, and Azure Static Web Apps.
  • Integrate front-end applications with Azure PaaS offerings, such as Azure API Management, Azure Functions, and Azure Redis Cache.
  • Drive adoption of modern front-end patterns, including Micro Front-End Architectures (e.g., Single SPA, Module Federation).

3. Technical Leadership

    • Act as a thought leader in cloud-native development, championing the adoption of emerging technologies and best practices.
    • Provide strategic guidance to cross-functional teams, aligning technology efforts with business objectives.
    • Lead design reviews and architectural discussions to ensure robust, forward-thinking solutions.

4. Performance Optimization and Security

  • Optimize application performance through caching, lazy loading, and content delivery techniques.
  • Implement secure designs and protocols (OAuth2, OpenID Connect) to protect applications and data.
  • Monitor and resolve issues using Azure Monitor, Cloudflare analytics, and similar tools.

5. Continuous Improvement and Support

  • Stay current with emerging trends in front-end and cloud-native development.
  • Contribute to Agile ceremonies and promote a culture of continuous improvement within the team.
  • Support production applications and ensure high availability by participating in on-call rotations as needed.

Core Requirements

  • Front-End Development:
    • 10+ years of hands-on software development experience, with 6+ years in cloud-native architecture.
    • Advanced expertise in JavaScript, TypeScript, React (16+).
    • Proficiency with SSR frameworks like Next.js or Nuxt.js.
    • Strong knowledge of HTML5, CSS3, SCSS, and responsive design principles.
  • Azure Expertise:
    • Extensive experience with Azure App Services, Azure Front Door, Azure CDN, and other Azure PaaS offerings.
    • Hands-on experience with Azure DevOps for CI/CD pipeline creation and automation.
  • Cloudflare Knowledge:
    • Deep understanding of Cloudflare Workers, caching strategies, DDoS protection, and WAF (Web Application Firewall).
  • API Integration:
    • Proficiency in interfacing with RESTful APIs and GraphQL services.

Preferred Skills

  • Familiarity with build tools like Webpack, Vite, npm, or yarn.
  • Understanding of accessibility standards and best practices (WCAG).
  • Experience with containerization tools like Docker and orchestration with Kubernetes.
  • Knowledge of Agile/Scrum methodologies and CI/CD best practices.
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