Senior React/Next.js Engineer - UI Architect & Mentor

Artifintech; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Artifintech in Chicago is seeking an experienced Senior Frontend Engineer to design and build web applications using React.js and Next.js. You will create reusable UI components and integrate with RESTful APIs and backend services.

The role emphasizes performance, accessibility, collaboration with UX teams, mentorship, and participation in Agile ceremonies. Experience with Redux/Context API, GraphQL, and Azure deployments is highly valued.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of software development with strong frontend expertise.
• 5+ years hands-on React.js experience.
• Proficient with Next.js and modern frontend frameworks.
• Experience with Redux, Context API, or Zustand for state management.
• Experience integrating REST APIs and GraphQL services.
• Understanding of microservices and event-driven architectures.
• Experience with frontend testing (Jest, RTL, Cypress).
• Familiar with Git, CI/CD and Azure deployment environments.
• Strong debugging, performance optimization, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain web applications using React.js and Next.js.
• Build reusable, maintainable UI components.
• Integrate frontends with RESTful APIs and backend microservices.
• Collaborate with UX/UI designers for user-friendly interfaces.
• Optimize performance, accessibility, and responsiveness.
• Participate in code reviews and coding standards.

Skills

React.js

Next.js

Redux

Context API

Zustand

REST APIs

GraphQL

Jest

React Testing Library

Cypress

Git

CI/CD

Azure

Job description

Artifintech in Chicago is seeking an experienced Senior Frontend Engineer to design and build web applications using React.js and Next.js. You will create reusable UI components and integrate with RESTful APIs and backend services.

The role emphasizes performance, accessibility, collaboration with UX teams, mentorship, and participation in Agile ceremonies. Experience with Redux/Context API, GraphQL, and Azure deployments is highly valued.