Junior Software Engineer

Talanto; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 115,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Talanto is seeking a Junior Software Engineer, Shopping to build consumer-facing web experiences with Next.js, React, and TypeScript. You will work closely with marketing and product teams to ship responsive pages and improve conversions.

Ideal candidates have 0–2 years of frontend experience, a solid grasp of Tailwind CSS and headless CMS concepts, and a drive to expand toward broader full-stack ownership while ensuring Core Web Vitals excellence. Remote; US work eligibility required.

Qualifications

• 0-2 years of frontend or web development experience.
• Hands-on experience with Next.js, React, and TypeScript.
• Experience building pages within a user-facing web application.
• Ability to build responsive, pixel-perfect layouts across devices.
• Experience with Tailwind CSS, Sanity CMS, or Vercel preferred.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or technical field.
• Authorized to work in the United States without employer sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Build and ship responsive pages and features for the company's website using Next.js and Tailwind CSS.
• Develop high-quality, user-facing web experiences across desktop and mobile devices.
• Evolve and maintain the Sanity CMS schema to improve content management and reduce engineering dependency for marketing initiatives.
• Collaborate with the marketing team on website experiments, A/B testing, and conversion funnel improvements.
• Translate product and marketing requirements into polished, responsive, and scalable web experiences.
• Improve Core Web Vitals, page performance, and overall website experience across devices.
• Develop pixel-perfect responsive layouts across screen sizes and devices.
• Contribute to frontend architecture, reusable components, and modern web development practices.
• Troubleshoot frontend and application issues while maintaining quality.
• Work with cross-functional stakeholders to rapidly iterate on consumer-facing experiences.
• Take increasing ownership of larger website areas and grow toward full-stack responsibilities.

Skills

Next.js

React

TypeScript

HTML

CSS

Tailwind CSS

Sanity CMS

Vercel

Core Web Vitals

Responsive design

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Vercel

Tailwind CSS

Sanity CMS

Job description

9,583 - 12,500 $

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Role: Junior Software Engineer, Shopping
HRforGrowth® is engaged as the talent acquisition partner to conduct this search on behalf of a client organization that is hiring for this role. HRforGrowth is not the employer for this position. HRforGrowth identifies, evaluates, and presents top-tier candidates through its global talent acquisition practice; all employment decisions - including final selection, offer terms, compensation, and conditions of employment - are made solely by the hiring organization.

Our Client is seeking a Junior Software Engineer, Shopping with Minimum 0-2 years of experience to join its Shopping team and help build consumer-facing experiences that power its affiliate marketplace and marketing site.

This is a frontend-focused engineering opportunity for someone who enjoys building high-quality web experiences, working closely with marketing and product teams, and rapidly iterating on user-facing functionality. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience with React, Next.js, TypeScript, HTML, CSS, and modern web development practices, along with a strong interest in growing toward broader full-stack ownership over time.

The successful candidate will contribute to responsive, high-performance web experiences while helping evolve the company's content management infrastructure and improve conversion-focused experiences across the platform.

Location: Remote
Job Type: Full-Time
Compensation: $115,000 - $150,000 per year
Visa Sponsorship: Not open to visa sponsorship. (e.g. US citizen, Green Card holders).
TN Visa: Canadian nationals may be considered on a case-by-case basis; candidates must already be U.S.-based.

Key Responsibilities

• Build and ship responsive pages and presentational features for the company's website using Next.js and Tailwind CSS.


• Develop high-quality, user-facing web experiences across desktop and mobile devices.


• Evolve and maintain the Sanity CMS schema to improve content management and reduce engineering dependency for marketing initiatives.


• Collaborate closely with the marketing team on website experiments, A/B testing, and conversion funnel improvements.


• Translate product and marketing requirements into polished, responsive, and scalable web experiences.


• Improve Core Web Vitals, page performance, and overall website experience across mobile and desktop.


• Develop pixel-perfect responsive layouts that work effectively across different screen sizes and devices.


• Contribute to frontend architecture, reusable components, and modern web development practices.


• Troubleshoot and resolve frontend and application issues while maintaining a high standard of quality.


• Work closely with cross-functional stakeholders to rapidly iterate on consumer-facing experiences.


• Take increasing ownership of larger areas of the website as technical knowledge and experience grow.


• Expand from frontend-focused development into broader full-stack engineering responsibilities over time.


• Contribute ideas and technical solutions that improve website functionality, performance, usability, and conversion.
  Required Qualifications


• Minimum 0-2 years of professional experience in frontend or web development.


• Hands-on experience with Next.js, React, and TypeScript or comparable modern frontend technologies.


• Experience building and shipping pages or features within a user-facing web application.


• Ability to build responsive, pixel-perfect layouts across multiple devices and breakpoints.


• Experience with Tailwind CSS, headless CMS platforms such as Sanity, or Vercel is preferred.


• Demonstrated ability to take ownership of problems and work independently with limited hand-holding.


• Strong curiosity and willingness to learn new technologies and development practices.


• Interest in growing from a frontend-focused engineering role into broader full-stack software engineering.


• Bachelor's degree or equivalent degree from a strong Computer Science or technical program.


• Candidates should demonstrate strong technical potential through one or more of the following: meaningful internships, relevant professional experience, compelling side projects, open-source contributions, or experience at a strong technology-focused organization.


• Must be located in the United States and authorized to work without employer-sponsored visa support.


• Ability and willingness to travel four times per year for company and team offsites.
  Preferred Qualifications


• Experience working at a fintech, health tech, or e-commerce company.


• Experience with affiliate marketplaces, consumer-facing websites, marketing technology, or conversion-focused web experiences.


• Experience working with Sanity CMS or another headless content management system.


• Experience with Vercel or similar modern web deployment platforms.


• Experience with website performance optimization and Core Web Vitals.


• Open-source contributions, personal websites, or side projects demonstrating initiative and technical curiosity.
  Ideal Candidate Profile

The ideal candidate is an early-career software engineer who is excited about building consumer-facing web products and wants to grow quickly as an engineer.

This person should be comfortable taking ownership of frontend development while working closely with marketing and other cross-functional teams. They should demonstrate strong fundamentals, curiosity, initiative, and evidence of technical ability through internships, meaningful projects, open-source contributions, academic work, or prior experience.

The role is best suited for someone who wants to build toward full-stack software engineering rather than pursue a long-term career focused primarily on UI/UX design or design engineering

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