React Developer with Chatbot & GitHub Copilot Experience

THOUGHT BYTE; Minneapolis (MN); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

THOUGHT BYTE is seeking a senior React Developer in Minneapolis for an AI-powered chatbot project. You will design and implement frontend experiences, integrate with backend services, and leverage modern AI tooling to accelerate development.

The role demands deep React expertise, experience with chatbot tech, and strong collaboration across cross-functional teams in a hybrid work setting.

Qualifications

• 8-10 years of software development experience.
• Strong frontend engineering with React.js.
• Experience building chatbot or conversational AI applications.
• Experience integrating REST APIs and microservices.
• Hands-on experience using GitHub Copilot for AI-assisted development.
• Familiarity with Git, CI/CD pipelines, and Agile methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Build and enhance AI-powered chatbot and conversational interfaces.
• Integrate chatbot solutions with backend APIs, AI services, and enterprise platforms.
• Utilize GitHub Copilot and AI-assisted development tools to improve productivity and code quality.
• Collaborate with UX designers, product owners, architects, and backend developers.
• Develop reusable UI components and implement best practices for accessibility and performance.
• Participate in code reviews, sprint planning, and technical design discussions.
• Troubleshoot and resolve application issues across development, QA, and production environments.

Skills

React.js

HTML5 / CSS3

AI chatbot

REST APIs

GitHub Copilot

CI/CD

Agile methodologies

Debugging

Communication

Tools

Git

CI/CD pipelines

Azure OpenAI

Job description

Job Title: React Developer with Chatbot & GitHub Copilot Experience

Location: Minneapolis, MN (Hybrid/Onsite Preferred)

Experience: 8-10 Years

Duration: Long-Term Contract

Position Overview

We are seeking a highly motivated React Developer with experience building AI-powered chatbot applications and leveraging GitHub Copilot to accelerate software development. The ideal candidate will have strong frontend engineering expertise, hands-on experience integrating conversational AI solutions, and a passion for modern AI-assisted development practices.

Key Responsibilities

• Build and enhance AI-powered chatbot and conversational interfaces.
• Integrate chatbot solutions with backend APIs, AI services, and enterprise platforms.
• Utilize GitHub Copilot and AI-assisted development tools to improve productivity and code quality.
• Collaborate with UX designers, product owners, architects, and backend developers.
• Develop reusable UI components and implement best practices for accessibility and performance.
• Participate in code reviews, sprint planning, and technical design discussions.
• Troubleshoot and resolve application issues across development, QA, and production environments.

Required Skills

• 8-10 years of software development experience.
• Strong expertise in:
• React.js
• HTML5 / CSS3
• Experience building chatbot or conversational AI applications.
• Experience integrating REST APIs and microservices.
• Hands‑on experience using GitHub Copilot for AI-assisted software development.
• Familiarity with Git, CI/CD pipelines, and Agile methodologies.
• Strong debugging, problem‑solving, and communication skills.

Preferred Skills

• Experience with Azure OpenAI, OpenAI APIs, Claude, or other LLM platforms.
• Knowledge of prompt engineering and chatbot design patterns.
• Experience with Node.js, Java, or Python.
• Experience with cloud platforms such as Azure or AWS.
• Familiarity with LangChain, LangGraph, or Agentic AI concepts.
• Experience working in Banking or Financial Services domains.

Nice to Have

• Experience developing AI copilots, virtual assistants, or customer support bots.
• Knowledge of micro‑frontend architecture and Module Federation.
• Exposure to accessibility and performance optimization techniques.