Frontend Software Engineer

Piper Companies is seeking a Frontend Software Engineer to join an innovative Modeling Labs team. This is a fully remote contract opportunity supporting EST business hours.

About the role

The Frontend Software Engineer will play a key role in developing and enhancing a sophisticated network simulation platform, building intuitive user interfaces and collaborating closely with backend engineers to deliver a seamless experience for customers designing and testing complex network environments.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain modern web applications supporting network simulation and modeling capabilities.
• Build responsive, user-friendly interfaces using modern JavaScript frameworks.
• Collaborate with backend engineers to integrate APIs and deliver new platform features.
• Develop reusable UI components and improve application performance, scalability, and usability.
• Work closely with QA, product teams, and network architects to enhance the overall user experience.
• Participate in code reviews, testing, and Agile development activities.
• Troubleshoot and resolve frontend application issues while ensuring high-quality releases.
• Contribute to architecture discussions and frontend best practices.

Requirements

• 3+ years of frontend development experience utilizing JavaScript, HTML5, and CSS3.
• Professional experience with React, Angular, or Vue.js.
• Backend programming experience with Golang (preferred) or Python.
• Experience integrating and consuming RESTful APIs.
• Strong understanding of software development best practices and Agile methodologies.
• Knowledge of networking concepts including TCP/IP, routing, switching, DNS, and network protocols.
• Strong problem-solving, debugging, and communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working with Linux environments.
• Familiarity with virtualization technologies, Docker, or Kubernetes.
• Experience with automated testing and CI/CD pipelines.
• Exposure to network automation tools such as Terraform or Ansible.
• CCNA certification or networking background.
• Experience developing applications within cloud-native or microservices environments.

Technical Environment

• React, Angular, or Vue.js
• JavaScript, HTML5, CSS3
• Golang and Python
• REST APIs
• Linux
• Docker & Kubernetes
• GitHub
• CI/CD Pipelines
• TCP/IP Networking
• Routing & Switching
• DNS

Pay

$45-$55/hour ($95,000 to $115,000)

Benefits

• Full Health, Dental, Vision
• PTO, Holidays, and Sick Leave as required by law
• Fully remote opportunity
• Long-term contract position with strong likelihood to extend or convert