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Senior Frontend Engineer

Company:
Urban Legend
Location:
Washington, DC, 20022
Posted:
May 09, 2025
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Description:

Senior Front-End Engineer (Part-Time Contract, Potential for Full-Time)

Location: Old Town Alexandria, VA (In-Office)

Job Type: Part-Time Contract (10-20 hours per week) with Potential for Full-Time

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Senior Front-End Engineer with expertise in React Native, React.js, Tailwind CSS, and TypeScript to join our team in Old Town Alexandria, VA. This is a part-time contract role (10-20 hours per week) with the potential to transition into a full-time position based on performance and company needs. The role requires regular in-office collaboration, so candidates should be local and able to commute frequently.

As a senior engineer, you will play a key role in shaping our front-end architecture and leading technical decisions. You should have a deep understanding of modern front-end development and a strong ability to collaborate across teams.

Responsibilities

Develop and maintain scalable, high-performance web and mobile applications using React Native and React.js

Lead front-end architecture decisions and ensure best practices in TypeScript and modern front-end development

Implement modern UI/UX designs using Tailwind CSS

Optimize applications for speed, performance, and scalability

Work closely with product, design, and backend teams to build seamless user experiences

Conduct code reviews and improve development workflows

Requirements

5+ years of professional front-end development experience

Strong expertise in React Native and React.js

Proficiency in TypeScript and Tailwind CSS

Experience designing and maintaining scalable front-end architectures

Ability to work onsite in Old Town Alexandria, VA, regularly

Strong understanding of Agile development processes and version control (Git)

Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail

Preferred Qualifications

Experience working in a startup environment

Basic understanding of backend technologies, particularly Django and PostgreSQL

Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and automated testing for front-end applications

This is a flexible, part-time contract role (10-20 hours per week) with potential for full-time employment based on performance and company needs.

How to Apply: Interested? We'd love to chat! Send your resume and optional cover letter to .

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