Junior Frontend Engineer

transperfect; Myrtle Beach (SC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

401(k) matching

Child-care provider membership

Job summary

TransPerfect is looking for a developer to build and evolve a drag-and-drop app builder that powers the company. You will work on frontend architecture decisions involving React and Next.js, implementing user-friendly, highly interactive UIs.

The role demands a strong design mindset, the ability to handle evolving tasks, and experience with key modern technologies like TypeScript and CSS frameworks. Comprehensive benefits are provided.

Qualifications

• Comfortable when things are messy and can figure things out without a playbook.
• Can handle shifting priorities and evolving structure without panicking.
• Strong performance mindset.
• Ability to function effectively without AI tools (expected).

Responsibilities

• Build and evolve the drag‑and‑drop app builder used across the company.
• Collaborate on frontend architecture decisions.
• Implement highly interactive, state‑heavy UIs.
• Create component systems that non‑developers can configure and use.

Skills

React / Next.js experience

TypeScript

Modern CSS

State management

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Tailwind

MUI

Job description

Summary

We’re a small team inside TransPerfect building a massive internal low‑code platform that powers our entire company. You will be developing key features for a drag‑and‑drop app builder used company‑wide.

Responsibilities

• Build and evolve the drag‑and‑drop app builder used across the company.
• Collaborate on frontend architecture decisions (React / Next.js).
• Implement highly interactive, state‑heavy UIs.
• Create component systems that non‑developers can configure and use.
• Balance performance, usability, and flexibility in a complex environment.

Core Technical Skills

• React / Next.js experience – built and deployed projects.
• TypeScript – understand the why of types.
• Modern CSS – experience with Tailwind and/or MUI.
• State management – understand data flow through complex applications.

Design Mindset

We need engineers who care about UX, not just functionality. You should be able to design dense interfaces that remain usable, think about how users interact with systems, understand trade‑offs between flexibility and clarity, and be comfortable shaping UX rather than just implementing it.

Qualifications

• Comfortable when things are messy and can figure things out without a playbook.
• Can handle shifting priorities and evolving structure without panicking.
• Can think abstractly and has a desire for career growth.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
• Portfolio / GitHub that demonstrates built projects.
• Strong performance mindset.
• Ability to function effectively without AI tools (expected).

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k) matching, child‑care provider membership, and other TransPerks.

EEO Statement

TransPerfect provides equal employment opportunity to all individuals regardless of race, color, creed, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by state, federal, or local law.