Frontend React Engineer

GCS Recruitment; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

GCS Recruitment seeks a Frontend React Engineer in Washington, DC for a hybrid role (3 days onsite). You will build enterprise-grade web apps with React.js, TypeScript, and Node.js, delivering responsive UX and integrating backend services.

You’ll deploy in AWS, using Docker and Kubernetes, collaborating with product, backend, and QA teams, ensuring code quality through testing and reviews.

Qualifications

• 5-8 years of frontend development experience.
• Strong React.js expertise.
• Proficiency in JavaScript, TypeScript, HTML5, and CSS3.
• Experience with Node.js.
• REST API integration experience.
• Familiarity with AWS, Docker, and Kubernetes.
• Git and PostgreSQL experience.

Responsibilities

• Build responsive web interfaces using React.js, JavaScript/TypeScript, HTML5, and CSS3.
• Develop Node.js Backend-for-Frontend services.
• Integrate REST APIs and optimize performance.
• Deploy applications with Docker and Kubernetes in AWS.
• Collaborate with product owners, backend engineers, and QA teams.
• Maintain code quality through testing and code reviews.

Skills

React.js

JavaScript

TypeScript

HTML5

CSS3

Node.js

REST APIs

AWS

Docker

Kubernetes

Git

PostgreSQL

Frontend development

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

Git

Job description

Job Title: Frontend React Engineer

Location: Washington, DC (Hybrid - 3 Days Onsite)

Job Description:

We're looking for a Frontend React Engineer to build enterprise-grade web applications with React.js and Node.js. This position involves creating responsive user experiences, integrating backend services, and deploying cloud-based applications using AWS technologies.

Responsibilities

• Build responsive web interfaces using React.js, JavaScript/TypeScript, HTML5, and CSS3.


• Develop Node.js Backend-for-Frontend services.


• Integrate REST APIs and optimize application performance.


• Deploy applications with Docker and Kubernetes in AWS.


• Collaborate with product owners, backend engineers, and QA teams.


• Maintain code quality through testing and code reviews.

Required Qualifications

• 5-8 years of frontend development experience.


• Strong React.js expertise.


• JavaScript, TypeScript, HTML5, CSS3.


• Node.js.


• REST API integration.


• AWS, Docker, Kubernetes.


• Git and PostgreSQL.

Preferred Qualifications

• Redux


• AWS S3


• CI/CD


• Golang


• Media processing or streaming experience


• AI/LLM or MCP exposure