Front-End Engineer (React)

TekWissen is a global workforce management provider headquartered in Ann Arbor, Michigan that offers strategic talent solutions to clients worldwide. This opportunity is with one of our clients, a fashion specialty retailer founded on the idea of offering each customer the best possible service, quality, value, and selection.

About the role

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. This is a temporary, hybrid assignment based in Seattle, WA, with a duration of 4 months.

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

Requirements

• 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, CSS3
• Experience with modern React features: Hooks, Context, 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 development is a plus
• Working experience with Java services is a plus
• Experience with AWS cloud, Kubernetes, or provisioning infrastructure using Terraform is desirable

Skills

• Strong communication and collaboration skills
• Ability to work independently and lead UI initiatives
• Passion for clean code, usability, and user experience
• Comfortable working in fast-paced, agile environments

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.