Sr. Front End React Developer

DPR Construction; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation and benefits

Opportunities for career growth

Collaborative, empowered environment

Job summary

A leading construction technology firm in Washington is seeking a Sr. Frontend React Developer to design and develop scalable web applications. The role involves hands-on coding, and requires expertise in React and TypeScript, deep knowledge of UI quality, and experience with component-driven design systems. The candidate will collaborate closely with engineers and designers to deliver polished, performant user interfaces, while improving development workflows and tooling. Competitive benefits and opportunities for career growth are offered.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of frontend software engineering experience, focusing on React-based applications.
• Expert proficiency in React, TypeScript, and modern frontend architecture patterns.
• Solid understanding of state management: Zustand, Redux Toolkit, or React Query.

Responsibilities

• Build performant, maintainable, and accessible UIs using React + TypeScript.
• Design and maintain scalable component libraries and design system integrations.
• Implement robust state management patterns and integrate with APIs.

Skills

React

TypeScript

UI quality

Component-driven design systems

State management

Collaboration

Tools

GitHub Actions

Azure DevOps

RESTful APIs

GraphQL

Vitest

Jest

React Testing Library

Job description

Overview

Job Description
DPR Construction is a forward-looking, general contractor focused on technology and innovation to redefine the construction industry. Founded in 1990, DPR specializes in technically complex and sustainable projects and ranks among the top general contractors in the United States. Our in-house software development team builds modern, scalable, and intelligent software platforms that streamline operations, enable smarter decisions, and transform how construction is delivered.

Job Overview
We are looking for a Sr. Frontend React Developer to drive the design and development of high-quality, scalable, and modern web applications. This individual will be hands-on with coding, contributing directly to frontend architecture decisions, UI engineering best practices, and cross-functional delivery. The ideal candidate has deep expertise in React and TypeScript, a strong eye for UI quality, and experience with component-driven design systems and Nx monorepo architectures. Reports to the Software Development Leader within the Data & Development department. Works closely with full-stack engineers, UX designers, and product stakeholders to deliver polished, accessible, and performant frontend experiences.

Responsibilities

• Frontend Engineering: Build performant, maintainable, and accessible UIs using React + TypeScript, ensuring responsiveness and usability across devices and user roles
• Component Architecture: Design and maintain scalable component libraries and design system integrations within an Nx monorepo
• State Management & Data Fetching: Implement robust state management patterns (Zustand, Redux Toolkit, React Query) and integrate with RESTful and GraphQL APIs
• Collaboration: Partner with backend engineers, UX designers, and product managers to translate requirements into production-grade frontend features
• Code Quality: Participate in code reviews, uphold frontend engineering standards, and contribute to shared tooling and documentation
• Developer Experience: Contribute to improving frontend workflows, tooling, and CI/CD integrations (GitHub Actions, Azure DevOps)
• Innovation: Evaluate and integrate emerging tools such as GitHub Copilot, AI-powered UI components, and modern frontend frameworks

Required Qualifications

• 6+ years of frontend software engineering experience, with a strong focus on React-based applications
• Expert proficiency in React, TypeScript, and modern frontend architecture patterns
• Deep experience with component-driven development, design systems, and Tailwind CSS or equivalent styling frameworks
• Solid understanding of state management: Zustand, Redux Toolkit, or React Query
• Experience consuming and integrating RESTful and GraphQL APIs
• Familiarity with Azure Static Web Apps, Azure CDN, and frontend deployment pipelines
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines (GitHub Actions, Azure DevOps) and GitOps practices
• Understanding of web accessibility standards (WCAG), responsive design, and cross-browser compatibility
• Experience with testing frameworks: Vitest, Jest, React Testing Library, or Playwright
• Excellent collaboration, communication, and problem-solving skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in construction tech, BIM, or AEC industry platforms
• Exposure to Nx monorepo architecture and module boundary enforcement
• Familiarity with data visualization libraries such as Recharts, AG-Grid, or similar
• Experience with AI-assisted development tooling (GitHub Copilot, Claude, etc.)
• Exposure to AI/ML integration in frontend applications

Why Join DPR Construction?

• Shape the future of construction through technology innovation.
• Work in a collaborative, empowered, and purpose-driven environment.
• Competitive compensation and benefits with opportunities for career growth.
• Build not only great products—but great teams and great impact.

DPR Construction is a forward-thinking, self-performing general contractor specializing in technically complex and sustainable projects for the advanced technology, life sciences, healthcare, higher education and commercial markets. DPR was founded in 1990 and is a private, employee-owned company that has grown into a multi-billion-dollar family of companies with offices around the world. Working at DPR, you'll have the chance to try new things, explore unique paths and shape your future. Explore our open opportunities at www.dpr.com/careers.