Front End Developer

Role: Front End Developer
Rate: $60/hour W2
Location: Philadelphia, PA
Schedule: Hybrid

We are seeking a highly experienced Front End Engineer to join our team in delivering modern, scalable, and high-performing web applications. This role will focus on building pixel-perfect user interfaces, enhancing customer-facing experiences, and collaborating across design, development, and QA teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Translate design mockups into pixel-perfect, responsive HTML/CSS/JavaScript implementations
• Develop and maintain modern, scalable front-end applications and user-facing features
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to manage projects through design, development, and QA phases
• Optimize applications for maximum speed, performance, and scalability
• Ensure validation of user inputs before backend submission
• Participate in code reviews to maintain high code quality standards
• Standardize QA processes, oversee testing, and contribute to bug fixes and enhancements
• Work within CMS, eCommerce platforms, and modern web frameworks
• Configure and manage plugins to support website functionality
• Contribute to ongoing redesign and maintenance initiatives impacting customer experience
• Identify development blockers and implement creative, compliant solutions
• Stay current with web development trends, tools, and best practices

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience)
• 8+ years of professional front-end development experience
• Strong expertise in:
  • HTML5, CSS3, and JavaScript/TypeScript
  • Modern front-end architecture and best practices
• Proven experience working in structured development and QA environments
• Strong understanding of front-end performance optimization and scalability

Preferred Skills

• Experience with React (Remix or React Router strongly preferred)
• Experience with Node.js and Express building/working with actual web servers
• Familiarity with Tailwind CSS
• Experience working with CMS and eCommerce platforms
• Exposure to AI-assisted development tools (with the ability to review and validate generated code)