Senior Frontend Engineer

Washington, Washington DC

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Senior Front-End Engineer (Part-Time Contract, Potential for Full-Time) Location: Old Town Alexandria, VA (In-Office)

Job Type: Part-Time Contract (10-20 hours per week) with Potential for Full-Time

About the Role We are seeking an experienced Senior Front-End Engineer with expertise in React Native, React.js, Tailwind CSS, and TypeScript to join our team in Old Town Alexandria, VA. This is a part-time contract role (10-20 hours per week) with the potential to transition into a full-time position based on performance and company needs. The role requires regular in-office collaboration, so candidates should be local and able to commute frequently.

As a senior engineer, you will play a key role in shaping our front-end architecture and leading technical decisions. You should have a deep understanding of modern front-end development and a strong ability to collaborate across teams.

Responsibilities
  • Develop and maintain scalable, high-performance web and mobile applications using React Native and React.js
  • Lead front-end architecture decisions and ensure best practices in TypeScript and modern front-end development
  • Implement modern UI/UX designs using Tailwind CSS
  • Optimize applications for speed, performance, and scalability
  • Work closely with product, design, and backend teams to build seamless user experiences
  • Conduct code reviews and improve development workflows
Requirements
  • 5+ years of professional front-end development experience
  • Strong expertise in React Native and React.js
  • Proficiency in TypeScript and Tailwind CSS
  • Experience designing and maintaining scalable front-end architectures
  • Ability to work onsite in Old Town Alexandria, VA, regularly
  • Strong understanding of Agile development processes and version control (Git)
  • Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail
Preferred Qualifications
  • Experience working in a startup environment
  • Basic understanding of backend technologies, particularly Django and PostgreSQL
  • Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and automated testing for front-end applications
This is a flexible, part-time contract role (10-20 hours per week) with potential for full-time employment based on performance and company needs.

How to Apply: Interested? We'd love to chat. Send your resume and optional cover letter to

Date Posted: 20 April 2025
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