Front End Developer

Actalent

Old Sixth Ward, Houston

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Job Title: Front End Developer (React / React Native)Job Description This Front End Developer role focuses on building and maintaining modern user interfaces using JavaScript, React, and React Native within the broader React ecosystem. You will implement new features, refactor and improve existing code, write tests, and resolve bugs to deliver high-quality, scalable front-end solutions. This position offers the opportunity to work fully remotely while collaborating closely with other JavaScript developers and software engineers on well-structured, flexible front-end architectures. Responsibilities

+ Design, develop, and implement new front-end features and custom components to meet project requirements using JavaScript, React, and React Native.

+ Maintain and enhance existing systems by identifying, troubleshooting, and fixing bugs in a timely manner.

+ Refactor and improve existing front-end code to increase performance, maintainability, and scalability.

+ Maintain and update project dependencies, including managing Node.js and NPM/Yarn packages, and resolve any related conflicts.

+ Collaborate with other JavaScript developers and software engineers to design front-end architectures that are well-structured, flexible, and aligned with best practices.

+ Write and maintain tests to ensure code quality, reliability, and regression prevention.

+ Apply fundamental React principles, including components, hooks, and lifecycle methods, to build robust user interfaces.

+ Contribute to front-end web development best practices and help improve development workflows within the team. Essential Skills

+ 3-5 years of verifiable experience in front-end web technologies.

+ Strong proficiency in JavaScript for front-end development.

+ Solid experience with HTML and CSS for building responsive user interfaces.

+ Knowledge and practical application of React for front-end development.

+ Experience working with tools in the React ecosystem, such as Node.js and NPM or Yarn.

+ Ability to design and develop custom front-end components based on project requirements.

+ Experience maintaining and refactoring existing codebases, including debugging and bug fixing.

+ Bachelor's degree or completion of a developer boot camp or equivalent non-industry experience in software development. Additional Skills & Qualifications

+ Knowledge and application of React Native for building cross-platform mobile applications.

+ Familiarity with common tools and libraries in the wider React ecosystem.

+ Understanding of common programming paradigms and fundamental React principles, including components, hooks, and the React lifecycle.

+ Experience with front-end web development best practices and patterns.

+ Ability to collaborate effectively in a remote, team-based environment. Work Environment This role operates in a 100% remote work environment, allowing you to contribute from your preferred location while collaborating closely with a distributed development team. You will work virtually with other front-end and JavaScript developers, participating in remote communication and collaboration tools to coordinate tasks, share progress, and review code. The technical environment centers on front-end web development using JavaScript, React, React Native, HTML, CSS, and the broader React ecosystem, including Node.js and NPM/Yarn for dependency management. The position emphasizes a collaborative, supportive culture where team members work together to build well-structured, flexible front-end architectures and continuously improve the codebase. Job Type & Location This is a Permanent position based out of Houston, TX. Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $35.00

- $45.00/hr. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

- Medical, dental & vision

- Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital

- 401(k) Retirement Plan

- Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available

- Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)

- Short and long-term disability

- Health Spending Account (HSA)

- Transportation benefits

- Employee Assistance Program

- Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave) Workplace Type This is a fully remote position. Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Jun 25, 2026. About Actalent Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law. If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options. San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. Massachusetts Lie Detector: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability. Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.

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