Location: Old Town Alexandria, VA (In-Office)
Job Type: Part-Time Contract (10-20 hours per week) with Potential for Full-Time
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.
- 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
- 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
- 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 lefurjah@urbanlegend.co.