This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Front-End Engineer (React Native / Expo) based in the United States.
Join a dynamic product-focused environment where you will play a key role in building and enhancing modern web and mobile experiences. This position offers the opportunity to contribute to a high-visibility Progressive Web Application used to deliver engaging user-facing features and seamless digital experiences. You will work closely with cross-functional teams including product managers, designers, and backend engineers to bring innovative solutions to life. The role combines hands-on development with architectural input, allowing you to influence technical decisions while delivering scalable and performant applications. Ideal for engineers who thrive in fast-paced settings, this opportunity provides meaningful ownership, technical challenges, and the chance to shape products used by a growing audience.
Accountabilities
- Build, enhance, and maintain a React Native and Expo-based Progressive Web Application (PWA).
- Develop responsive, intuitive, and visually engaging user interfaces based on approved product and design specifications.
- Integrate front-end functionality with GraphQL APIs and backend services to support seamless user experiences.
- Implement secure authentication and authorization workflows using AWS Cognito.
- Develop and maintain features related to event discovery, search, calendars, user profiles, and membership management.
- Design and implement effective client-side state management and local data storage solutions.
- Collaborate closely with product, design, and engineering teams to deliver high-quality application features.
- Perform testing, debugging, troubleshooting, and production readiness activities to ensure reliability.
- Optimize performance, scalability, and usability across web and mobile platforms.
- Participate in code reviews, technical discussions, and front-end architecture planning.
Requirements
- 5+ years of professional experience in Front-End Engineering.
- Strong hands-on expertise with React, React Native, JavaScript, and TypeScript.
- Proven experience building and deploying applications using Expo.
- Experience developing and maintaining Progressive Web Applications (PWAs).
- Solid understanding of GraphQL and experience integrating complex API-driven applications.
- Experience implementing authentication and authorization systems in modern applications.
- Strong knowledge of front-end architecture principles, application design patterns, and state management solutions.
- Experience building data-intensive applications with multiple service integrations.
- Ability to work effectively in fast-paced product development environments.
- Strong problem-solving, communication, and collaboration skills.
- Experience with AWS Amplify is a plus.
- Familiarity with AWS Cognito and AWS AppSync is highly desirable.
- Experience developing membership, ticketing, booking, scheduling, marketplace, or similar customer-facing platforms is advantageous.
- Previous startup or early-stage product development experience is a plus.
- Experience optimizing application performance across both web and mobile environments is preferred.
Benefits
- Fully remote work environment.
- Initial 8-week contract engagement with a strong possibility of extension.
- Competitive compensation of up to $80/hour on W2 or up to $88/hour on 1099.
- Opportunity to work on modern technologies including React Native, Expo, GraphQL, and AWS services.
- Collaborative and cross-functional team environment.
- High-impact role with significant ownership and technical influence.
- Exposure to innovative product development and scalable application architecture.
- Flexible remote work arrangement supporting work-life balance.