React Developer

TechWish; Glen Allen (VA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

TechWish is seeking a Senior Front-End Developer in the Richmond area to design, build, and maintain enterprise-grade web applications supporting mission-critical operations.

The role emphasizes React, TypeScript, and Next.js with SSR/SSG/ISR approaches. You will own front-end work across the SDLC, collaborating with backend engineers in an Agile setting to deliver secure, performant interfaces.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field (or equivalent experience).
• 6+ years of professional UI/front-end development experience.
• 5+ years of professional React development experience.
• Strong hands-on experience with Next.js in production environments.
• Experience implementing Server-Side Rendering (SSR) and modern web application rendering strategies.

Responsibilities

• Front-End Development
• Develop and maintain enterprise-scale user interfaces using React, Next.js, and TypeScript.
• Design and build reusable, modular components and shared libraries.
• Create responsive, accessible, and maintainable user experiences using modern front-end development practices.
• Write efficient, secure, and well-documented code following established standards and best practices.

Skills

React

Next.js

TypeScript

HTML5

CSS3

Material UI

SSR

Performance

REST APIs

Jest

Git

Agile

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Spring Boot

Kafka

MongoDB

Azure DevOps

Gradle

Job description

Role: React DeveloperLocation - Glenn Alan, VA (5 days onsite)Visa - USCInterview process - First round virtual technical and final round on-site at Glenn Alan, VALocation: Onsite

Duration: Long term ongoing contract

Looking for candidates that are in the Richmond (Glenn Alan) area and are willing to come in the office

all 5 days of the week (Exception of holidays). We need local candidates in Richmond VA to apply. It would be beneficial if they stated on their resume where they live.

Summary

Senior Front-End Developer to design, build, and maintain enterprise-grade web applications supporting mission-critical business operations.

This role requires deep expertise in React, TypeScript, and modern front-end architecture, with a strong emphasis on Next.js and server-side rendering technologies.

The ideal candidate will have experience building high-performance applications that leverage SSR, static generation, and modern data-fetching patterns to improve scalability, security, SEO, and user experience.

The successful candidate will own front-end development throughout the full Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC), from architectural design and component development through testing, deployment, and production support. They will work closely with backend engineers and product teams within an Agile environment to deliver secure, performant, and maintainable applications.

Top Skills

• React (5+ years professional experience)
• Next.js (production Experience Preferred)
• TypeScript
• HTML5 & CSS3
• Material UI (MUI)
• Server-Side Rendering (SSR)
• Front-End Architecture & Performance Optimization

Key Responsibilities

• Front-End Development
• Develop and maintain enterprise-scale user interfaces using React, Next.js, and TypeScript.
• Design and build reusable, modular components and shared libraries.
• Create responsive, accessible, and maintainable user experiences using modern front-end development practices.
• Write efficient, secure, and well-documented code following established standards and best practices.

Next.js & Server-Side Rendering

Design And Implement Applications Utilizing Next.js Rendering Strategies Including

• Server-Side Rendering (SSR)
• Static Site Generation (SSG)
• Incremental Static Regeneration (ISR)
• Client-Side Rendering (CSR) where appropriate

• Optimize application performance through efficient data-fetching patterns and rendering strategies.
• Build secure integrations between front-end applications and backend services.
• Evaluate rendering approaches based on business requirements, scalability, and user experience goals.

Architecture & Quality

• Participate in front-end architecture decisions and technical design discussions.
• Establish and uphold development standards, coding conventions, and component design patterns.
• Investigate, troubleshoot, and resolve software defects and performance issues.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives across the development organization.
• Support software releases and production deployments.

Agile Collaboration

• Participate in Agile ceremonies including sprint planning, standups, retrospectives, and backlog refinement.
• Collaborate closely with backend engineers, QA teams, and business stakeholders.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to other developers when appropriate.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field (or equivalent experience).
• 6+ years of professional UI/front-end development experience.
• 5+ years of professional React development experience.
• Strong hands-on experience with Next.js in production environments.
• Experience implementing Server-Side Rendering (SSR) and modern web application rendering strategies.

Proficiency With

• TypeScript
• HTML5
• CSS3
• Experience with Material UI (MUI).
• Experience building reusable component libraries and scalable front-end architectures.
• Experience consuming RESTful APIs and integrating with backend services.
• Experience with Jest and front-end testing methodologies.
• Strong understanding of Git version control workflows.
• Ability to write efficient, secure, maintainable, and testable code.

Nice To Have

• Experience with Spring Boot
• Familiarity with Kafka
• Knowledge of MongoDB
• Experience with Azure DevOps
• Familiarity with Domain-Driven Design (DDD) concepts
• Knowledge of microservices architecture
• Hands-on experience with Gradle