Frontend Engineer (React/TypeScript) - Impactful UI

Steampunk; McLean (VA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Steampunk is seeking a Front-End Developer to collaborate with designers, product owners, and back-end teams on high-performance, accessible web applications. The role focuses on React/TypeScript, modern frameworks, and scalable front-end architectures in an Agile setting.

You will contribute to design, testing, and continuous improvement across the stack. You will mentor juniors, present solutions to stakeholders, and help drive best practices, accessibility, and robust CI/CD integration,

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of front-end development experience in Agile environments.
• Strong CSS architecture and modern JavaScript expertize.
• Experience with React, TypeScript, and WCAG-compliant UI.
• CI/CD workflows and automated testing experience required.
• Public Trust eligibility is a requirement.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and optimize front-end components using React/TypeScript.
• Translate wireframes into responsive, accessible web apps.
• Integrate front-end with APIs and microservices for end-to-end functionality.
• Participate in Agile ceremonies and code reviews.
• Implement unit/integration tests with Jest/Cypress.
• Ensure performance, accessibility, and cross-browser compatibility.
• Support build/release management and CI/CD pipelines.
• Document components and provide usage guidelines.
• Mentor junior developers and promote best practices.
• Present UI solutions and demos to stakeholders.
• Provide continuous improvement recommendations.

Skills

React

TypeScript

JavaScript (ES6+)

State management (Redux, Zustand)

Accessibility

UI/UX collaboration

Testing (Jest, Cypress)

CI/CD practices

Education

Master's degree + 1 year experience; OR Bachelor's + 3 years; OR no degree + 8 years

Tools

Docker

Jenkins

GitHub Actions

Azure DevOps

OpenTelemetry / Cloud monitoring tools

Job description

Steampunk is seeking a Front-End Developer to collaborate with designers, product owners, and back-end teams on high-performance, accessible web applications. The role focuses on React/TypeScript, modern frameworks, and scalable front-end architectures in an Agile setting.

You will contribute to design, testing, and continuous improvement across the stack. You will mentor juniors, present solutions to stakeholders, and help drive best practices, accessibility, and robust CI/CD integration,