Frontend Engineer

Position: Frontend Engineer

Location: Weehawken, NJ (Hybrid)

Job Mode: Contract

Key Skills: TypeScript, React, Next.js and Apollo GraphQL

Job Description:

Job Summary:

We are seeking a highly skilled Frontend Engineer to join our team in Weehawken, NJ.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in building scalable and responsive web applications using modern frontend technologies, with a particular focus on TypeScript, React, Next.js, and Apollo GraphQL.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and maintain responsive and user-centric frontend applications.
• Build reusable components and front-end libraries using React and TypeScript.
• Implement server-side rendering and static site generation using Next.js.
• Integrate frontend applications with backend APIs using Apollo GraphQL.
• Collaborate with UI/UX designers to translate wireframes and mockups into high-quality code.
• Optimize applications for performance, speed, and scalability.
• Write clean, maintainable, and testable code following best practices.
• Participate in code reviews and contribute to a culture of continuous improvement.
• Troubleshoot, debug, and resolve frontend issues in a timely manner.

Required Skills and Experience:

• 5-8 years of professional experience as a frontend developer.
• Strong proficiency in TypeScript and JavaScript (ES6 ).
• Extensive experience with React.js, including hooks and state management (e.g., Context API, Redux).
• Hands-on experience with Next.js, including SSR, SSG, routing, and API routes.
• Strong knowledge of Apollo Client and GraphQL concepts (queries, mutations, schema design).
• Familiarity with RESTful APIs and modern frontend build pipelines (Webpack, Babel).
• Experience with version control tools like Git and collaborative development workflows (e.g., GitHub, GitLab).
• Understanding of accessibility, responsive design, and cross-browser compatibility.
• Ability to write unit and integration tests using tools such as Jest, React Testing Library, etc.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working in Agile/Scrum environments.
• Exposure to CI/CD pipelines and deployment automation.
• Familiarity with backend or full-stack concepts is a plus.
• Previous experience in financial services or enterprise-scale applications is advantageous.

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