Senior React Developer

Tilted Windmill Agency; Remote; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading creative technology partner in the United States is seeking a Senior React Developer to guide a small engineering team. You will mentor developers and actively participate in building intuitive user interfaces. The ideal candidate has 6 years of experience with React and modern JavaScript, alongside leadership skills to drive technical decisions and mentor team members. This role offers a chance to make a significant impact through collaboration and innovation.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Qualifications

• 6 years of professional experience with React and modern JavaScript.
• 1-2 years of experience leading or mentoring a team.
• Solid understanding of React hooks, state management.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a small team of 3-5 developers.
• Set technical direction and establish best practices.
• Build and maintain responsive web applications using React.

Skills

React

modern JavaScript (ES6)

Team leadership

Version control (Git)

RESTful APIs

Tools

Jest

React Testing Library

Jira

Job description

About the Role

We’re looking for a Senior React Developer with leadership experience to help guide a small engineering team. You’ll mentor developers, and continue to be hands-on with code; building intuitive, performant user interfaces that make a real impact for our customers. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys coaching others, driving technical decisions, and leading by example.

What You’ll Do

• Lead and mentor a small team of 3–5 developers
• Set technical direction and establish best practices for the front-end codebase
• Build and maintain responsive web applications using React, JavaScript/TypeScript, and modern front-end tooling
• Conduct code reviews and provide constructive, growth-oriented feedback
• Collaborate with product and design to scope features and plan sprints
• Balance hands-on development with team support and unblocking

What We’re Looking For

Technical Skills – 6 years of professional experience with React and modern JavaScript (ES6 )

• 1–2 years of experience leading or mentoring a small engineering team
• Solid understanding of React hooks, state management (Redux, Context API, or similar), and component lifecycle
• Experience with RESTful APIs and asynchronous data handling
• Familiarity with testing frameworks (Jest, React Testing Library)
• Expert level version control (Git) and CI/CD workflows
• Bonus: Experience with TypeScript, Next.js, or GraphQL

Nice to Have – Familiarity with Jira or similar project management tools

• Experience working in Agile/Scrum environments
• Comfort collaborating in Figma with design teams

Leadership & Soft Skills

• Proven ability to mentor and develop junior and mid-level engineers
• Clear and thoughtful communicator; you can explain technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders
• Comfortable making decisions and owning outcomes
• Skilled at giving feedback that’s direct, kind, and actionable
• Calm under pressure; you can prioritize and keep the team focused through the noise
• Reliable and accountable; you follow through on commitments and hold others to the same standard
• Comfortable meeting with clients / stakeholders

Why Join Us

• We will pay you

About us

Tilted Windmill Agency is a creative technology partner that transforms innovative ideas into impactful digital solutions. Specializing in product strategy, user experience design, and full-stack development, the agency provides end-to-end product lifecycle services, from concept to implementation. Tilted Windmill emphasizes collaboration by integrating with clients’ teams and processes, ensuring scalable and business-aligned solutions. With a strong focus on transparency, accountability, and delivering value, the agency supports organizations in bringing their visions to life. Tilted Windmill is dedicated to thoughtful design and expert development to achieve measurable success. (end corpo-speak)