Actalent

Job Title: React Front-End Developer

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced React Front-End Developer to join our team. This role will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining modern, responsive web applications with a focus on performance, usability, and scalability. The ideal candidate has deep expertise in React, strong JavaScript/TypeScript skills, and experience collaborating closely with designers, back-end developers, and business stakeholders to deliver high-quality user experiences.

Responsibilities

• Develop, enhance, and maintain responsive web applications using React.
• Build reusable, scalable, and maintainable front-end components.
• Translate UI/UX designs and wireframes into high-quality code.
• Optimize applications for maximum speed, performance, and cross-browser compatibility.
• Collaborate with back-end developers to integrate APIs and services.
• Write clean, well-documented, and testable code.
• Troubleshoot, debug, and resolve front-end issues.
• Participate in code reviews and contribute to front-end development standards and best practices.
• Work closely with product managers, designers, and stakeholders to define and refine requirements.
• Stay current with emerging front-end technologies and recommend improvements where appropriate.
• Collaborate with data engineers, DevOps, and product teams to align project goals.

Essential Skills

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, or related field.
• Minimum 5 years of professional experience in front-end web development.
• Strong hands-on experience with React.js.
• Proficiency in JavaScript (ES6+) and/or TypeScript.
• Experience with HTML5, CSS3, and modern styling approaches.
• Experience building responsive and mobile-friendly user interfaces.
• Familiarity with state management libraries such as Redux, Context API, or similar.
• Experience consuming and integrating REST APIs and/or GraphQL.
• Understanding of front-end build tools and package managers such as Webpack, Vite, npm, or yarn.
• Experience with version control systems, especially Git.
• Strong understanding of cross-browser compatibility and web performance optimization.
• Knowledge of testing frameworks such as React Testing Library, or similar.
• Strong problem-solving, communication, and collaboration skills.
• Experience with SQL and working with relational, hierarchical and/or NoSQL databases.
• General understanding of the impacts of technology choice to the software development life.
• Awareness of methods and practices such as Lean/Agile/XP.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Technical expertise in React and JavaScript/TypeScript.
• Experience with UI/UX design principles.
• Experience working in cross-functional teams.

Work Environment

This position involves working in a collaborative and dynamic environment where staying current with emerging front-end technologies is encouraged. The role requires frequent interaction with product managers, designers, and stakeholders to align on project goals. Expect to engage in cross-functional communication with data engineers, DevOps, and product teams. The work involves using modern technologies and tools, and adhering to best practices in software development.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Wilmington, NC.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $46.79 - $46.79/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 hybrid position in Wilmington,NC.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Apr 14, 2026.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I is embedded into our culture through:

• Hiring diverse talent
• Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection
• Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes
• Ensuring growth opportunities for our people

Actalent is an equal opportunity employer.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services. For more than 40 years, we’ve helped visionary companies advance their goals. Headquartered in the United States, our teams span 150 offices across North America, EMEA, and APAC—with four delivery centers in India led by 1,000+ extraordinary employees who connect their passion with purpose every day.

Our Bangalore, Hyderabad, Pune, and Chennai delivery centers are hubs of engineering expertise, with core capabilities in mechanical and electrical engineering, systems and software, and manufacturing engineering. Our teams deliver work across multiple industries including transportation, consumer and industrial products, and life sciences. We serve more than 4,500 clients, including many Fortune 500 brands. Learn more about how we can work together at actalentservices.com.