Frontend Developer
Summary
Engineer 1 Front End React: a 2-month W2 contract (via Tailored Management, at Nordstrom's team) in Seattle, hybrid with 4 onsite days, building responsive, high-performance React UIs. Core stack is React, JavaScript, Redux, and REST APIs; TypeScript, Next.js, and AWS/Kubernetes/Terraform are pluses.
Job Title: Engineer 1 Front End React
Location: Seattle, WA 98101 - Hybrid (4 days onsite, 1 day remote)
Duration: 02-month contract (with possible extension)
Work Schedule: 40 hours per week, Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM Pacific Time
Start Date: Targeting Nov 2026
Pay Rate: $52.81/hr - $56.33/hr on W2
Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision.
“Note: This opportunity is not open for C2C (Corp-to-Corp) candidates.”
Job Description:
- We are seeking an experienced React UI Developer to design, build, and maintain high-quality, scalable user interfaces for modern web applications. The ideal candidate has deep expertise in React, strong UI/UX sensibilities, and a proven track record of delivering performant, maintainable front-end solutions in complex environments. Working experience with Java services and infrastructure (Terraform, AWS Cloud, Kubernetes) is a plus.
Key Responsibilities
- Design and develop responsive, high-performance web applications using React.js.
- Build reusable components and front-end libraries for scalability and consistency.
- Translate UI/UX designs and business requirements into clean, efficient code.
- Optimize applications for maximum speed, accessibility, and cross-browser compatibility.
- Collaborate closely with product managers, designers, and backend engineers.
- Lead front-end architecture decisions and contribute to technical design discussions.
- Mentor junior developers and conduct code reviews to maintain high engineering standards.
- Ensure best practices in state management, component design, and performance optimization.
- Write unit and integration tests to ensure UI reliability and quality.
- Participate in Agile ceremonies and contribute to sprint planning and estimation.
Required Qualifications
- 2–3 years of experience in front-end or UI development.
- 2+ years of hands-on experience with React.js.
- Strong proficiency in JavaScript (ES6+), HTML5, and CSS3.
- Experience with modern React features: Hooks, Context, and functional components.
- Hands-on experience with state management libraries such as Redux.
- Strong experience with RESTful APIs and integrating front-end with backend services.
- Solid understanding of responsive design and cross-browser compatibility.
- Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with TypeScript.
- Familiarity with Next.js or other React frameworks.
- Experience with design systems and component libraries (Material UI, Ant Design, Chakra, etc.).
- Knowledge of performance monitoring and optimization tools.
- Experience working in large-scale applications.
- Android Native is a plus.
- Working experience with Java services is a plus.
- Experience with AWS Cloud, Kubernetes, and provisioning infrastructure using Terraform is desirable, but not mandatory.
Soft Skills
- Strong communication and collaboration skills.
- Ability to work independently and lead UI initiatives.
- Passion for clean code, usability, and user experience.
- Comfort working in fast-paced, Agile environments.
Education
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
Interview Process: 15-minute manager sync followed by a 45-minute technical interview
We’re Hiring! Are you a React.js Developer passionate about building high-performance, scalable user interfaces? Join Nordstrom’s team in Seattle, WA, and turn great ideas into exceptional digital experiences! Apply now or DM me to learn more.