React.js developer

Photon; Springfield (MO); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Photon is seeking an experienced Front-end Developer (React) in Springfield, MO. You will design, build, test, and maintain complex web applications at enterprise scale, collaborating with product, design, and back-end teams.

You will mentor junior developers, implement robust UI architectures, and ensure performance, accessibility, and code quality using Redux, Jest, and modern front-end tooling. A Bachelor's in CS is required and AWS/GCP experience is a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
• 8+ years of front-end development with React.
• 6+ years of building scalable web applications at enterprise scale.
• Strong knowledge of Redux and Redux Persist.
• Proficiency in Jest and React Testing Library.
• Experience with real-time monitoring tools like Sentry and LogRocket.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, release, and maintain new and existing web applications built with React.
• Collaborate with the product team to understand requirements and define solutions.
• Present low-level design or approach for the solution before development begins.
• Write reusable, maintainable, and scalable front-end code using best practices.
• Build high-performance, responsive, dynamic, and user-friendly web interfaces.
• Write readable, simple, and deterministic unit and integration tests.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including designers, back-end developers, and QA.
• Work in Agile teams and follow Agile development methodologies.
• Mentor junior developers and provide guidance on front-end best practices.

Skills

React

Front-end development

Agile methodologies

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science

Tools

Redux

Redux Persist

Jest

React Testing Library

Sentry

LogRocket

Job description

For the past 20 years, we have powered many Digital Experiences for the Fortune 500. Since 1999, we have grown from a few people to more than 4000 team members across the globe that are engaged in various Digital Modernization. Our current focus and innovation in Digital Hyper expansion TM offers nearly limitless opportunities for career growth. For a brief 1-minute video about us, you can check out https://youtu.be/uJWBWQZEA6o.

Photon is an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We bring out the best in each other.

Job Description:

Fronted Developer (React),

Location: Springfield, MO

Education: Bachelor's in computer science

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, release, and maintain new and existing web applications built with React
• Collaborate with the product team to understand requirements and define solutions
• Present low-level design or approach for the solution before development begins
• Write reusable, maintainable, and scalable front-end code using best practices
• Build high-performance, responsive, dynamic, and user-friendly web interfaces
• Write readable, simple, and deterministic unit and integration tests
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including designers, back-end developers, and QA
• Work in Agile teams and follow Agile development methodologies
• Mentor junior developers and provide guidance on front-end best practices

Requirements

• Bachelor s Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field
• 8+ years of experience in front-end development with React
• 6+ years of experience building scalable and resilient web applications at enterprise scale
• Strong knowledge of state management tools like Redux and Redux Persist
• Proficiency in testing frameworks such as Jest and React Testing Library
• Experience with real-time monitoring and error tracking (e.g., Sentry, LogRocket)

Nice to Have

• Experience working with leading front-end frameworks such as Angular, or Vue
• Experience with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Platform
• Familiarity with DevOps tools like Jenkins, Bitbucket Pipelines, GitHub Actions, etc.
• Familiarity with third-party libraries, SDKs, and RESTful APIs
• Experience with web analytics, performance monitoring, and logging tools
• Proficiency with Git for version control
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Understanding of CDNs and performance optimization techniques
• Good understanding of CI/CD pipelines and deployment workflows