Front End Developer

Valiant Technologies LLC; Maryland; On-site; USD 91,000 - 124,000; Full time

Job summary

Valiant Technologies LLC in Sparks Glencoe, MD is seeking a Front End Developer (React.js & TypeScript) to build scalable UI components and connect to REST and GraphQL services. You will work in an Agile team designing reusable components and enterprise design systems.

The role requires 5+ years of frontend experience, strong React skills, SSR/SSG awareness, and familiarity with CI/CD, AWS, and containerized tooling. Strong HTML5/CSS3 and responsive design are essential.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of frontend development experience.
• Experience building responsive, enterprise web apps.
• Designing reusable UI components and scalable frontend architectures.
• Experience integrating REST APIs and backend services.
• Understanding of WCAG accessibility and responsive UI.
• Experience in Agile/Scrum environments.
• Familiarity with cloud services and CI/CD workflows.

Responsibilities

• Build reusable UI components using React Hooks and functional components.
• Translate UI/UX designs and wireframes into interactive interfaces.
• Develop SPAs with modern frontend architecture and state management.
• Integrate frontend with RESTful APIs and GraphQL services.
• Create responsive layouts with HTML5, CSS3, and modern styling.
• Implement micro-frontend architectures using Module Federation or similar.
• Optimize performance via lazy loading, code splitting, caching, rendering.
• Maintain reusable component libraries and enterprise design systems.
• Engage in code reviews and Agile development activities.

Skills

React.js

React Hooks

Functional components

REST API integration

GraphQL

UI collaboration

Agile/Scrum

WCAG accessibility

AWS Amplify

Next.js

CI/CD concepts

Docker/Kubernetes

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS

Tools

Git

GitHub

GitLab

Vite

Webpack

NPM

Yarn

Axios

Fetch API

Job description

US Citizen, Green Card, H-1B, OPT-EAD, CPT, Other

Job Title: Front End Developer (React.js & TypeScript)
Location: Sparks Glencoe, MD
Duration: 12 Months + Extension
Bill Rate: $78/hour (C2C)
Job Type: W-2, 1099, C2C
Client: To Be Discussed Later
Work Authorization: US Citizen, Green Card, OPT-EAD, CPT, H-1B, H4-EAD, Other

Job Summary:

Frontend Engineering & Development Responsibilities:

• Build reusable, modular, and scalable UI components using React Hooks and functional components.
• Translate UI/UX designs, wireframes, and business requirements into interactive web interfaces.
• Develop single-page applications using modern frontend architecture and state management techniques.
• Integrate frontend applications with RESTful APIs and GraphQL services.
• Develop responsive layouts using HTML5, CSS3, Flexbox, CSS Grid, and modern styling frameworks.
• Implement micro-frontend architectures using Module Federation or similar technologies.
• Optimize application performance through lazy loading, code splitting, caching, and rendering optimization.
• Develop and maintain reusable component libraries and enterprise design systems.
• Participate in code reviews, technical design discussions, and Agile development activities.

Core Frontend Technologies & Frameworks:

• Hands-on experience with React.js, React Hooks, functional components, and React Router.
• Strong knowledge of HTML5, CSS3, responsive design, and modern UI development.
• Experience with Redux, Zustand, Context API, or other state management solutions.
• Knowledge of Next.js, server-side rendering (SSR), and static site generation (SSG).
• Experience with RESTful APIs, GraphQL, JSON, Axios, and Fetch API.
• Familiarity with Angular, Vue.js, or Lit is an added advantage.
• Experience with Vite, Webpack, npm, and Yarn build tools.
• Knowledge of Git, GitHub, GitLab, and pull-request-based development workflows.

Required Experience & Technical Qualifications:

• 5+ years of professional experience in frontend application development.
• Strong experience building responsive and enterprise-level web applications.
• Experience designing reusable UI components and scalable frontend architectures.
• Hands-on experience integrating REST APIs and backend services.
• Understanding of WCAG accessibility standards and responsive UI development.
• Experience working in Agile/Scrum development environments.
• Experience with AWS services such as Amplify, Lambda, EC2, S3, and cloud database services.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Azure or Google Cloud Platform.
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins, GitHub Actions, or GitLab CI/CD.
• Familiarity with Terraform and infrastructure-as-code practices.
• Experience with Docker and Kubernetes is preferred.
• Knowledge of monitoring, logging, and application performance tools.
• Hands-on experience with AI-assisted development tools such as GitHub Copilot, Amazon Q, Cursor, or Kiro.
• Familiarity with AI-assisted development workflows and prompt engineering is an advantage.

Education & Professional Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Software Engineering, or a related discipline; equivalent professional experience may be considered.
• Strong understanding of software development lifecycle (SDLC) and modern frontend engineering practices.
• Experience collaborating with UI/UX designers, backend developers, QA engineers, and product teams.
• Excellent analytical, debugging, communication, and problem-solving skills.

We are an equal opportunity employer. All aspects of employment including the decision to hire, promote, discipline, or discharge, will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, citizenship/ immigration status, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.