Senior Front-End Engineer, AI-Driven React/Next.js

Evolent; Oregon; Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Evolent is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to lead the design, development, and deployment of advanced front-end features for the Evolent Platform. You will craft high-performance React and Next.js experiences, collaborating with product, UX, and engineering teams to translate business needs into scalable technical solutions.

The role emphasizes AI-assisted development, accessibility, and robust engineering practices, including secure authentication, streaming interfaces, and final delivery

Qualifications

• 5+ years of professional software development, including 3+ years building production web apps with React and TypeScript.
• Hands-on experience with Next.js Server and Client Components, server-side rendering, and streaming.
• Experience building streaming or real-time UIs using SSE or WebSockets.
• Experience building data-heavy enterprise screens using KendoReact or MUI.
• Experience integrating front ends with REST APIs and backend services, including BFF patterns.
• Experience implementing authentication with Entra ID (Azure AD) and OpenID Connect.
• Strong knowledge of WCAG 2.1/2.2 AA and Section 508 for accessible apps.
• Experience with Vitest, React Testing Library, and Playwright.
• Experience with Docker, CI/CD with GitHub Actions, and Git-based workflows.
• Frequent use of AI-assisted development tools (e.g., GitHub Copilot).
• Ability to work independently and in a distributed global team.
• Excellent problem-solving, communication, and documentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and deploy complex front-end features in React and Next.js for the Evolent Platform.
• Build Server and Client Components with read-your-writes behavior for forms.
• Implement backend-for-frontend endpoints and integrate with .NET and Python services and Entra ID authentication.
• Create data-heavy screens with large grids, PDFs, editors, and workflow wizards using KendoReact or MUI.
• Collaborate with product managers, UX designers, and other engineers to translate business needs into tech solutions.
• Drive technical direction and contribute to front-end architecture and long-term planning.
• Build streaming UIs using SSE and AG-UI-related tooling; handle agent-driven flows and AI-assisted interfaces.
• Perform thorough code reviews, mentor junior engineers, and ensure accessibility and high-quality standards.
• Enhance CI/CD pipelines, observability, and production reliability; write tests with Vitest and Playwright.

Skills

React

TypeScript

Next.js

WebSockets

AI tools

CI/CD

GitHub Actions

Accessibility (WCAG)

REST APIs

Problem solving

Communication

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in CS/SE

Tools

KendoReact

MUI

Entra ID / Azure AD

OpenID Connect

Vitest

React Testing Library

Playwright

Docker

GitHub Copilot

OpenTelemetry

Job description

Evolent is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to lead the design, development, and deployment of advanced front-end features for the Evolent Platform. You will craft high-performance React and Next.js experiences, collaborating with product, UX, and engineering teams to translate business needs into scalable technical solutions.

The role emphasizes AI-assisted development, accessibility, and robust engineering practices, including secure authentication, streaming interfaces, and final delivery