Java React.js Developer

Role: Java React.js Developer

Location: Chicago, IL

Visa: Any Independent Visa No OPT

Rate: 65/Hr. Max

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We are seeking a highly skilled Senior React.js Developer with strong experience in Azure cloud services. The ideal candidate will lead front-end development efforts, architect scalable UI components, integrate with cloud APIs, and ensure best practices for performance, security, and deployment on Azure.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead development of complex front-end applications using React.js, TypeScript, Redux, and modern UI frameworks.
• Design and build reusable components, front-end architecture, and state management solutions.
• Integrate React applications with Azure APIs, Azure Functions, App Services, API Management, etc.
• Collaborate with backend and cloud teams to ensure seamless API consumption and deployment pipelines.
• Implement CI/CD pipelines for front-end build and release using Azure DevOps.
• Optimize application performance, load time, and security using industry best practices.
• Work closely with UX/UI designers to transform wireframes into functional, high-quality interfaces.
• Troubleshoot and resolve production issues, participate in RCA, and drive continuous improvement.
• Ensure application accessibility, responsiveness, and cross-browser compatibility.
• Mentor junior developers and drive code reviews, best practices, and coding standards.
• Contribute to cloud architecture decisions related to front-end deployment and hosting.

Required Skills

• 10 12+ years of professional front-end development experience.
• Strong expertise in React.js, Hooks, Context API, Redux, React Query, TypeScript, JavaScript (ES6+).
• Solid experience with Azure services, especially:
• Azure App Services
• Azure Functions
• Azure Storage (Blob/CDN)
• Azure Active Directory (MSAL, OAuth, JWT)
• Azure API Management
• Azure DevOps (Pipelines & Repos)
• Hands-on experience deploying and hosting React apps in Azure environments.
• Deep understanding of HTML5, CSS3, SCSS, responsive design, and UI component libraries (Material-UI, AntD, etc.).
• Experience with RESTful APIs, GraphQL, WebSockets.
• Strong knowledge of Git, CI/CD, automated testing frameworks (Jest, React Testing Library).
• Experience in performance tuning, code splitting, lazy loading, caching, and front-end security best practices.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Micro Frontends, Next.js, or SSR frameworks.
• Familiarity with containerization (Docker) and Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS) is a plus.
• Experience with Terraform, Bicep, or IaC for cloud resource provisioning.
• Azure certifications: AZ-204 or AZ-900.
• Exposure to Agile/Scrum methodologies.

Soft Skills

• Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration.
• Strong problem-solving and debugging skills.
• Leadership qualities and ability to mentor team members.
• Ability to work in fast-paced, cloud-first environments.