Frontend III Software Engineer

The Planet Group; San Francisco (CA); Remote; USD 89,544 - 96,432; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly pay

Fully remote work environment

Flexible collaboration opportunities

Exposure to large-scale software systems

Job summary

A technology consulting firm is looking for a Front-End Software Engineer to join their high-impact development team. This fully remote role offers competitive hourly pay with the possibility of extension. The ideal candidate should have at least 4 years of experience in software development, strong skills in JavaScript and TypeScript, and proficiency in modern front-end frameworks. If you thrive in a collaborative environment and are committed to delivering high-quality user-facing applications, we encourage you to apply.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of professional, hands-on software development experience.
• Proficiency in at least one front-end framework.
• Strong knowledge of building responsive web applications.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with product managers, designers, and engineers to build new features.
• Participate in peer code reviews and provide technical feedback.
• Maintain high code quality standards while delivering in a fast-paced environment.

Skills

JavaScript

TypeScript

CSS

React

Angular

Vue

Communication skills

Agile development

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or equivalent

Job description

Job Title: Front-End Software Engineer
Location: Remote (US-based)
Pay Rate: $65-70 per hour (W2 only terms)
Duration: 6-month contract (40 hours per week, potential extension)

We are seeking a talented Front-End Software Engineer to join a high-impact product development team. This role is ideal for engineers who thrive in fast-paced, collaborative environments and enjoy building scalable, user-facing applications. The ideal candidate will bring a strong foundation in modern web development, excellent communication skills, and the ability to deliver high-quality code in an agile setting.

Required Skills & Qualifications (Must-Haves)

• 4+ years of professional, hands‑on software development experience
• Strong programming skills in JavaScript and TypeScript (ES6)
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, related technical field, or equivalent work experience
• Proficiency in at least one front-end framework: React, Angular, Vue, Polymer, or LIT
• Strong knowledge of CSS and building responsive web applications
• Experience working with HTTP APIs, REST, and related protocols
• Solid understanding of distributed systems, caching, and scalable data storage
• Excellent organizational and prioritization skills with the ability to meet deadlines
• Strong communication skills with the ability to collaborate across product, design, and engineering teams

Preferred Skills & Qualifications (Nice-to-Haves)

• Experience with GraphQL or Thrift
• Familiarity with Web Components
• Background designing and implementing maintainable APIs
• Prior mentorship or leadership experience within engineering teams

Day-to-Day Responsibilities

• Collaborate with product managers, designers, and engineers to build new features and user-facing functionality
• Contribute to the full software development lifecycle, including design, coding, testing, and deployment
• Participate in peer code reviews and provide constructive technical feedback
• Maintain high code quality standards while delivering in a fast-paced environment
• Contribute to engineering best practices and help improve team workflows
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior engineers

Company Benefits & Culture

• Competitive hourly pay with uncapped potential for extension
• Fully remote work environment with flexible collaboration
• Exposure to large-scale, high-traffic software systems
• Opportunity to work in an innovative, growth-oriented environment