Software Engineer- Frontend Development

ZipRecruiter; Chicago (IL); Remote; USD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Software Engineer for Frontend Development to support a distributed innovation team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for engineering and maintaining user interfaces, leveraging skills in React and modern cloud platforms. This 12-month contract role offers a competitive hourly rate along with comprehensive benefits as well as the opportunity for contract-to-hire transition.

Benefits

Health insurance

401(k)

Paid time off

Qualifications

• Proficiency in JavaScript, TypeScript, and React.
• Understanding of backend programming (Python, Java, Scala, Go).
• Experience with PostgreSQL or MongoDB.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain frontend components using React, JavaScript/TypeScript, HTML, and CSS.
• Participate in the design of new frontend features and documentation.
• Troubleshoot frontend bugs and maintain quality standards.

Skills

JavaScript

TypeScript

React

Backend programming

DBMS

Cloud platform

Tools

GitLab CI/CD

Terraform

Kubernetes

Job description

Job DescriptionJob Description

Job Title: Software Engineer- Frontend Development
Primary Location: Remote (U.S.-based)
Position Type: 12 mos. Contract with potential for Conversion/Contract-to-Hire

Overview
Frontend Software Engineer to support a distributed research and innovation team. This contractor role will focus on engineering and maintaining frontend user interfaces to support scientific and data-driven applications. The ideal candidate is experienced in React development and comfortable working with modern infrastructure tools in a cloud environment.

What You Bring to the Role. (Ideal Experience)

• Required Skills:

  • Proficiency with JavaScript/TypeScript and the React framework.

  • Strong understanding of at least one backend programming (e.g., Python, Java, Scala, or Go).

  • Experience working with a mainstream DBMS/database management system (e.g., PostgreSQL, MongoDB).

  • Familiarity with a major cloud platform (e.g., AWS, GCP, or Azure).

• /Desirable Skills:

  • Experience with GitLab CI/CD pipelines.

  • Background/knowledge in scientific or numerical computing.

  • Experience with visualizing scientific data effectively.

  • Understanding of applied machine learning concepts.

  • Knowledge of Kubernetes.

  • Experience developing high-availability distributed systems.

What You'll Do. (Skills Used in this Position)

• Develop and maintain web frontend components and user interfaces using React, JavaScript/TypeScript, HTML, and CSS.

• Participate in the design of new frontend features, including design documentation and mockups.

• Deploy and administer frontend components using Infrastructure-as-Code tools such as Terraform (or OpenTofu) and GitLab CI/CD.

• Troubleshoot and resolve frontend bugs, write regression tests and maintain quality standards.

• Write technical documentation for internal and external users.

Compensation Information
The expected salary range for this position is $40-59 per hour, depending on experience and qualifications. This role also qualifies for comprehensive benefits such as health insurance, 401(k), and paid time off.
This role requires authorization to work in the U.S. without current or future visa sponsorship.

All offers are contingent upon the completion of a background check, which may include but is not limited to reference checks, education verification, employment verification, drug testing, criminal records checks, and any required certifications or compliance requirements based on the end client's background check policies and applicable laws.