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Engineering$130,000 – $170,000
Senior React Developer Job Description Template
A Senior React Developer designs and builds high-performance web interfaces using React and its ecosystem. They take ownership of front-end architecture, mentor junior engineers, and collaborate closely with product and design teams to ship reliable, accessible user experiences.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement scalable, reusable React components and front-end architecture
- Optimise application performance through code splitting, lazy loading, and bundle analysis
- Write clean, well-tested TypeScript with high unit and integration test coverage
- Collaborate with designers to translate Figma designs into pixel-perfect UIs
- Lead code reviews and set front-end standards across the engineering team
- Participate in sprint planning, estimations, and technical roadmap discussions
- Identify and resolve cross-browser and accessibility issues
- Mentor junior developers through pair programming and constructive feedback
Requirements
- 4+ years of professional experience with React and modern JavaScript/TypeScript
- Strong understanding of React hooks, context, and state management patterns (Redux, Zustand, or similar)
- Experience with REST and GraphQL APIs and async data-fetching patterns
- Proficiency with testing tools such as Jest, React Testing Library, or Cypress
- Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and version control best practices (Git)
- Excellent communication skills and ability to work in a cross-functional team
Nice to Have
- Experience with Next.js or Remix for server-side rendering
- Knowledge of web performance metrics (Core Web Vitals) and optimisation techniques
- Contributions to open-source projects
- Experience in a fast-paced startup or scale-up environment
Key Skills
ReactTypeScriptNext.jsGraphQLJestCSS-in-JSFigmaGit
Typical Salary Range
$130,000 – $170,000
Varies by location and experience
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