Job Title: React Developer (Senior Software Engineer)
Location: Wayzata, MN (Hybrid – 1–2 days/week onsite, flexible)
Duration: 6–12 Month Contract (Potential Contract-to-Hire)
Position Overview
We are seeking a Senior React Developer to join a GenAI Discovery and Prototyping team. This role focuses on building intuitive front-end experiences that connect GenAI prototypes to real-world user applications. The ideal candidate is highly self-driven, capable of delivering solutions quickly with minimal supervision, and comfortable working in a fast-paced, innovation-focused environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Design, develop, and maintain scalable front-end applications using React
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams (business & technical) to define and implement new features
- Integrate GenAI prototypes into user-facing applications
- Work with cloud-based APIs and backend services (primarily C#-based systems)
- Participate in code reviews and ensure high code quality standards
- Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues
- Contribute to rapid prototyping cycles (projects typically run ~1 month)
- Evaluate ideas, discard non-viable ones, and help define future development backlogs
Required Skills
- Strong experience in React.js development
- Solid understanding of software engineering best practices (12-factor methodology preferred)
- Experience working with cloud APIs and integrations
- Ability to work independently and start contributing immediately
- Strong problem-solving and debugging skills
- Experience with GitHub and modern development tools (e.g., Copilot)
Preferred / Nice-to-Have Skills
- Experience with C# / .NET backend systems
- Exposure to Machine Learning / GenAI concepts
- Experience in rapid prototyping or innovation teams
- Domain knowledge in animal nutrition or diet planning (bonus, not required)
Team Structure
- Small, agile teams (4–5 members)
- Strong collaboration between business and technical stakeholders
- Fast-moving, experimentation-driven environment
