Frontend Software Engineer

Socket.dev; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Dresser Utility Solutions in Houston, TX is seeking a Front-End Software Engineer to design, develop, test, and maintain web applications that are scalable, reliable, and secure. The role focuses on building high-quality UI components and features in a collaborative environment.

You will work with product managers, designers, and backend engineers to implement new capabilities using React or Angular, Node.js or Django, and modern tooling.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in CS, Software Engineering, or related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• 2–5 years of professional software development experience.
• Proficiency in Python or Java and at least one modern web stack.
• Strong knowledge of data structures and OOP.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable, secure, and robust front-end applications.
• Write clean, maintainable code following best practices and standards.
• Collaborate with product managers, designers, and engineers to deliver new features.
• Participate in code reviews and debugging to ensure high-quality code.
• Contribute to software development process improvements.
• Write and maintain technical documentation for internal use.

Skills

Python

Java

JavaScript

C#

Go

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field

Tools

React

Angular

Django

Node.js

Spring Boot

Job description

Job Title: Front-End Software Engineer

Location: Houston, Texas

Full-Time: Yes

Reports to: Software Architect

Role Summary/Purpose:

Dresser Utility Solutions is seeking a Front-End Software Engineer to join our growing development team within our Measurement unit. In this role, you will design, develop, test, and maintain software applications that are scalable, reliable, and secure. The ideal candidate is passionate about building high quality solutions, enjoys problem-solving, and thrives in a collaborative environment.

Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable, secure, and robust software applications.
• Write clean, maintainable, and efficient code following best practices and company coding standards.
• Collaborate with product managers, designers, and other engineers to define and deliver new features.
• Participate in code reviews, debugging, and troubleshooting to ensure high-quality code.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of software development processes.
• Write and maintain technical documentation for internal use.
• Stay up to date with emerging trends and technologies relevant to software development

Requirements & Skills:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent practical experience).
• 2–5 years of professional experience in software development.
• Proficiency in one or more programming languages such as Python, Java, JavaScript, C#, or Go.
• Experience with web frameworks (e.g., React, Angular, Django, Node.js, Spring Boot).
• Strong understanding of data structures, algorithms, and object-oriented programming.
• Experience working with relational or NoSQL databases (e.g., PostgreSQL, MongoDB, MySQL).
• Familiarity with version control tools such as Git.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP).
• Knowledge of CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices.
• Experience with microservices architecture.
• Understanding of software testing methodologies and tools (e.g., unit, integration, and end-to end testing).
• Familiarity with Agile/Scrum development methodologies.

Soft Skills

• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Strong problem-solving and critical-thinking abilities.
• Ability to work independently and in a team-oriented environment.
• Eagerness to learn and adapt to new technologies.

Dresser Utility Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We respect and seek to empower each individual and support the diverse cultures, perspectives, skills and experiences within our workforce. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.