Senior Frontend Engineer; React​/Next.js

Senior Frontend Engineer (React / Next.js)

Our client is seeking a Senior Frontend Engineer (React / Next.js) to support the design, development, and launch of a high‑visibility hybrid mobile application supporting a large‑scale event experience. This role focuses on building polished, scalable front‑end experiences on top of an established platform foundation, while collaborating closely with design, product, and engineering partners to deliver a seamless attendee journey.

This role is fully remote.

• Lead the development of complex, production‑ready front‑end features using React and Next.js to support a hybrid mobile application.
• Build scalable, maintainable UI components leveraging modern React patterns, hooks, and advanced state management.
• Implement server‑side rendering, routing strategies, and performance optimizations using Next.js capabilities.
• Translate design systems and Figma specifications into accessible, reusable, and responsive components.
• Integrate front‑end applications with REST and Graph
  
  QL APIs and support platform‑level integrations.
• Ensure high standards for accessibility, performance, and usability across devices and environments.
• Contribute to front‑end architecture decisions, code quality standards, and component‑driven workflows.
• Collaborate closely with designers, product managers, and engineers throughout the full development lifecycle.
• Support testing, quality assurance, deployment workflows, and production readiness for live event delivery.

• Advanced proficiency in React.js, including modern component architecture, hooks, state management, and performance optimization.
• Strong hands‑on experience with Next.js, including SSR, routing, middleware, and edge or server‑based rendering patterns.
• Professional experience using Type Script to build predictable, scalable, and maintainable front‑end codebases.
• Demonstrated ability to work within component‑driven systems using tools such as Storybook, design tokens, and structured design handoff.
• Experience building responsive interfaces using modern styling approaches such as Tailwind, Styled Components, or similar frameworks.
• Working knowledge of front‑end data‑fetching patterns and state management libraries.
• Solid understanding of accessibility best practices aligned with WCAG AA standards.
• Strong grasp of web performance fundamentals, including Web Vitals, bundle optimization, and asset delivery strategies.
• Experience contributing to CI/CD workflows, Git‑based collaboration, and modern deployment pipelines.
• Excellent communication skills and a collaborative mindset with a strong attention to craft, detail, and code quality.

As an eligible contract employee with Vander Houwen, you’ll have access to a full suite of benefits designed with your well‑being in mind. Our comprehensive package includes medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short‑and long‑term disability, and a matching 401(k) to help secure your future.

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Vander Houwen is an award‑winning, Women & Diversity‑Owned, WBENC certified professional staffing firm. Founded in 1987, Vander Houwen places experienced professionals across the nation! Our recruitment teams specialize in either Technology and IT, Engineering, Human Resources, or Accounting and Finance career markets. Partner with us to land your next exciting career!

Vander Houwen is an Equal Opportunity Employer and participates in E‑Verify. Vander Houwen does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable local, state, or federal civil rights laws.

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