Full Stack Developer – Frontend Focus
Location: New York City, NY
Salary Range: $150,000 – $250,000 Base
About the Role

We are seeking a talented Full Stack Developer with a strong frontend focus to join our growing engineering team in New York City. In this role, you will design and build modern, high-performance web applications, with a primary focus on creating intuitive, responsive, and scalable frontend experiences while contributing to backend services and APIs.

You will work closely with product managers, designers, and engineers to translate product requirements and designs into polished user experiences. This position is ideal for developers who are passionate about frontend engineering but enjoy working across the full technology stack.

Requirements

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field (or equivalent experience)
3+ years of professional experience in full-stack or frontend-focused software development
Strong proficiency in JavaScript and/or TypeScript
Strong experience with modern frontend frameworks such as React, Next.js, Angular, or Vue.js
Solid understanding of HTML5, CSS3, responsive design, and modern UI development
Experience building reusable, scalable, and maintainable frontend components
Experience with state management, component architecture, and frontend performance optimization
Familiarity with modern frontend tooling such as Vite, Webpack, npm/yarn/pnpm, or similar technologies
Experience integrating frontend applications with RESTful APIs and backend services
Experience with backend development using Node.js, Python, Java, Go, or similar technologies
Familiarity with relational and NoSQL databases such as PostgreSQL, MySQL, MongoDB, or Redis
Experience with Git, CI/CD, automated testing, and modern development workflows
Strong understanding of web accessibility, browser compatibility, and responsive UI principles
Strong problem-solving, debugging, and communication skills
Ability to collaborate effectively with designers, product managers, and engineering teams

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with React and Next.js in production environments
Experience with TypeScript and strongly typed frontend architectures
Familiarity with design systems, component libraries, and tools such as Storybook
Experience with frontend testing frameworks such as Jest, Vitest, Cypress, or Playwright
Experience with Tailwind CSS, Material UI, or similar UI frameworks
Experience with GraphQL and modern API architectures
Experience with AWS, Azure, or GCP
Experience with Docker and Kubernetes
Experience building and scaling SaaS applications
Knowledge of authentication, authorization, web security, SEO, and frontend performance optimization
Experience implementing analytics, monitoring, and observability for web applications
Interest in AI-powered applications, AI-assisted interfaces, and modern web technologies

Benefits & Compensation

Base Salary: $150,000 – $250,000, depending on experience and qualifications
Competitive equity or bonus opportunities
Comprehensive health, dental, and vision benefits
Generous paid time off and holidays
Professional development and learning opportunities
Opportunity to work with modern frontend and full-stack technologies
Collaborative, innovative engineering environment in New York City

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Full Stack Developer – Frontend Focus