Fronted Developer (React)

Client: Photon
Position: Fronted Developer (React)
Location: Springfield, MO & Dallas, TX (Onsite)
Duration: Contract & Full time

Responsibilities

Design, develop, test, release, and maintain new and existing web applications built with React
Collaborate with the product team to understand requirements and define solutions
Present low-level design or approach for the solution before development begins
Write reusable, maintainable, and scalable front-end code using best practices
Build high-performance, responsive, dynamic, and user-friendly web interfaces
Write readable, simple, and deterministic unit and integration tests
Collaborate with cross-functional teams including designers, back-end developers, and QA
Debug, troubleshoot, and optimize application performance across browsers and devices
Work in Agile teams and follow Agile development methodologies
Mentor junior developers and provide guidance on front-end best practices

Requirements

Bachelor s Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field
8+ years of experience in front-end development with React
6+ years of experience building scalable and resilient web applications at enterprise scale
Strong knowledge of state management tools like Redux and Redux Persist
Proficiency in testing frameworks such as Jest and React Testing Library
Experience with real-time monitoring and error tracking (e.g., Sentry, LogRocket)

Nice to Have

Experience working with leading front-end frameworks such as Angular, or Vue
Experience with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Platform
Familiarity with DevOps tools like Jenkins, Bitbucket Pipelines, GitHub Actions, etc.
Understanding of accessibility standards and cross-browser compatibility
Familiarity with third-party libraries, SDKs, and RESTful APIs
Experience with web analytics, performance monitoring, and logging tools
Proficiency with Git for version control
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Understanding of CDNs and performance optimization techniques
Good understanding of CI/CD pipelines and deployment workflows