Front-End Software Engineer (React)

Location: Remote, null, USA Salary: $65.00 USD Hourly - $75.00 USD Hourly Description: The Judge Group is currently seeking a Front-End Software Engineer (ReactJs) for a large project supporting a federal agency. This is a w2 only opportunity that requires US citizenship. NO THIRD PARTIES A critical competency for this role is the ability to leverage agentic AI development tools (such as Claude Code, Antigravity, Kiro, etc.) to accelerate coding workflows, debug complex issues, and streamline the development lifecycle. In tandem, the candidate should have foundational AI knowledge and AWS experience, enabling them to seamlessly connect intelligent backend models to user-friendly frontend experiences that enhance our federal clients' operational effectiveness. Design, develop, and deploy scalable, highly responsive user interfaces using ReactJS, JavaScript, and TypeScript.Implement modern, accessible, and maintainable styling and UI components utilizing Tailwind CSS, shadcn (or experience with other component libraries)Utilize Vite for rapid frontend tooling, building, and optimized application bundling.Collaborate with backend developers to integrate Python-based RESTful APIs and ML models into frontend applications.Incorporate agentic tools (e.g., Claude Code, Antigravity, Kiro) into daily development workflows to accelerate coding, testing, and deployment.Leverage AWS Services including S3, CloudFront, API Gateway, and others to deploy and manage frontend applications.Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate AI capabilities—such as chatbots, Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) interfaces, and intelligent search—into web applications.Contribute to the team's software architecture design, ensuring frontend solutions are scalable, reliable, secure, and performant.Rapidly prototype UI/UX concepts and iterate on solutions for mission-critical challenges in areas such as data triage, operational decision-making, and automated discovery. What You Will Need Bachelor’s degree is required.Minimum FIVE (5) years of hands-on experience in software engineering, focusing on Front-End development. A master’s degree OR Industry Certification may be substituted for up to two years of relevant professional experience.Demonstrated experience building Section 508 compliant and accessible user interfaces, with a strong understanding of WCAG 2.1/2.2 guidelines and accessible rich internet applications (ARIA) standards.Deep expertise in JavaScript and TypeScript, with a strong focus on ReactJS for building complex, interactive, and accessible user interfaces.Hands-on experience with modern frontend build tools and styling frameworks, specifically Vite, Tailwind CSS, shadcn/Radix UI, or other component libraries.Working knowledge of Python to effectively interface with backend APIs, ML models, and systems integration.Solid foundational knowledge of Artificial Intelligence concepts, with experience integrating AI/ML APIs, LLMs, or conversational agents into web applications.Proven experience deploying and managing frontend web applications using AWS services (S3, CloudFront, API Gateway, etc.).Strong knowledge of REST API design, state management, and modern UI/UX principles.Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills, with the ability to translate complex mission needs into intuitive software solutions. What Would Be Nice To Have Experience with GenAI-assisted UI development and rapid prototyping using AI generation tools.Familiarity with building and optimizing frontends for Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) applications or complex AI chatbots.Experience with AWS serverless architectures (e.g., AWS Lambda) and infrastructure-as-code tools (e.g., Terraform, AWS CDK).Experience designing UI/UX workflows that support human-in-the-loop review, case prioritization, and explainable AI outputs.Knowledge of automated testing frameworks (e.g., Jest, Cypress, Playwright) within an AI-assisted CI/CD pipeline. Medical, dental, and vision insurance are available to qualified candidates who meet eligibility requirements. By providing your phone number, you consent to: (1) receive automated text messages and calls from the Judge Group, Inc. and its affiliates (collectively "Judge") to such phone number regarding job opportunities, your job application, and for other related purposes. Message & data rates apply and message frequency may vary. Consistent with Judge's Privacy Policy, information obtained from your consent will not be shared with third parties for marketing/promotional purposes. Reply STOP to opt out of receiving telephone calls and text messages from Judge and HELP for help. Contact: rkissinger@judge.com This job and many more are available through The Judge Group. Find us on the web at www.judge.com