Engineer 1 react / front end

TekWissen

Engineer 1 react / front end

21 hours ago

TekWissen

hybrid, Seattle, WA, United States$111k/yrFull TimeJunior (<2 years)

Required skills

LibrariesOSProgramming LanguagesComputeState ManagementPaaSJavaScript UI LibrariesAutomation & ConfigurationIaaSProvisioningFull Stack FrameworkMobileTemplating LanguagesOSSJavaScript Components

Overview

TekWissen is a global workforce management provider headquartered in Ann Arbor, Michigan that offers strategic talent solutions to our clients world-wide. The below job opportunity is to one of Our clients Who is a fashion specialty retailer founded on a simple idea: offer each customer the best possible service, quality, value, and selection.

Job Title

Engineer 1 React / Front End

Location

Seattle, WA 98101

Duration

4 Months

Job Type

Temporary Assignment

Work Type

Hybrid

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced React UI Developer to design, build, and maintain high-quality, scalable user interfaces for modern web applications. The ideal candidate has deep expertise in React, strong UI/UX sensibilities, and a proven track record of delivering performant, maintainable front-end solutions in complex environments. Working experience with Java services and infrastructure (terraform, AWS cloud, kubernetes) is a plus.

Key Responsibilities

  • Design and develop responsive, high-performance web applications using React.js
  • Build reusable components and front-end libraries for scalability and consistency
  • Translate UI/UX designs and business requirements into clean, efficient code
  • Optimize applications for maximum speed, accessibility, and cross-browser compatibility
  • Collaborate closely with product managers, designers, and backend engineers
  • Lead front-end architecture decisions and contribute to technical design discussions
  • Mentor junior developers and conduct code reviews to maintain high engineering standards
  • Ensure best practices in state management, component design, and performance optimization
  • Write unit and integration tests to ensure UI reliability and quality
  • Participate in agile ceremonies and contribute to sprint planning and estimation

Required Qualifications

  • 2-3 years of experience in front-end or UI development
  • 2+ years of hands-on experience with React.js
  • Strong proficiency in JavaScript (ES6+), HTML5, CSS3
  • Experience with modern React features: Hooks, Context, functional components
  • Hands-on experience with state management libraries such as Redux
  • Strong experience with RESTful APIs and integrating front-end with backend services
  • Solid understanding of responsive design and cross-browser compatibility
  • Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience with TypeScript
  • Familiarity with Next.js or other React frameworks
  • Experience with design systems and component libraries (Material UI, Ant Design, Chakra, etc.)
  • Knowledge of performance monitoring and optimization tools
  • Experience working in large-scale applications
  • Android Native is plus
  • Working experience on Java services is a plus.
  • Experience on AWS cloud, kubernetes, provisioning infrastructure using Terraform is desirable, but not a must.

Soft Skills

  • Strong communication and collaboration skills
  • Ability to work independently and lead UI initiatives
  • Passion for clean code, usability, and user experience
  • Comfortable working in fast-paced, agile environments

Education

Bachelors or equivalent experience

TekWissen® Group is an equal opportunity employer supporting workforce diversity.