Prairie Consulting Services
Overview
We are seeking a
Senior UI/Frontend Developer
to join our direct client's
Platform Engineering / Enterprise Architecture team . This is a
frontend-focused engineering role
where you will build and enhance enterprise-wide
developer tools, frameworks, and platforms
centered around
React and TypeScript . You will not just deliver applications—you’ll help
shape the developer experience, mentor others, and guide technical direction . This role is hands-on coding. What You’ll Do
Lead development of
React + TypeScript applications ,
libraries , and frameworks used across the enterprise. Design and build
reusable UI components, design systems, and developer tools . Support
full-stack integration : Node.js, REST/GraphQL APIs, and cloud-native pipelines. Build and maintain
CI/CD pipelines
(GitHub Actions, Jenkins, or similar). Contribute ideas,
mentor teammates , and propose improvements—not just “take tasks.” Collaborate with enterprise and platform engineering teams to enhance
developer experience . Work with
cloud platforms
(Azure preferred; AWS/GCP fine) to deploy scalable solutions. Drive quality through
testing, automation, and best practices . Key Requirements
Technical Skills Experience building
frameworks, libraries, or enterprise-wide platforms
(not just apps). Solid knowledge of
Node.js, REST/GraphQL, SQL/NoSQL . Strong CI/CD and DevOps background ( GitHub Actions, Jenkins, pipelines ). Cloud experience ( Azure preferred ; AWS/GCP acceptable). Comfort with
command-line tools, automation, and open-source practices . Senior-level contributor with the ability to
mentor, challenge, and guide
others. Confident communicator—direct, concise, and collaborative. Comfortable with
abstract problems
and proposing strong, workable solutions. Evidence of
technical leadership : mentoring, driving improvements,
portfolio/GitHub activity . Nice to Have Experience with
Backstage
or similar developer hub frameworks. Not for Vendors. I will not respond to any email from Vendors. Seniority and Employment
Seniority level: Mid-Senior level Employment type: Contract Job function: Information Technology Base pay range:
$77.00/hr - $80.00/hr
(provided by Prairie Consulting Services). Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience—talk with your recruiter to learn more. Get notified about new User Interface Engineer jobs in
Chicago, IL . Job location notes and recent postings: Chicago, IL $62,800 - $103,700 Northbrook, IL $92,000 - $115,000 Chicago, IL $120,000 - $190,000 Chicago, IL $80,000 - $100,000 Chicago, IL $135,000 - $160,000 College Graduates - Full-Time - Junior Software Engineer (2026) Chicago, IL $145,000 - $175,000 Chicago, IL $100,000 - $155,000 Chicago, IL $150,000 - $225,000 Chicago, IL $15,000 - $140,000 We’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI.
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We are seeking a
Senior UI/Frontend Developer
to join our direct client's
Platform Engineering / Enterprise Architecture team . This is a
frontend-focused engineering role
where you will build and enhance enterprise-wide
developer tools, frameworks, and platforms
centered around
React and TypeScript . You will not just deliver applications—you’ll help
shape the developer experience, mentor others, and guide technical direction . This role is hands-on coding. What You’ll Do
Lead development of
React + TypeScript applications ,
libraries , and frameworks used across the enterprise. Design and build
reusable UI components, design systems, and developer tools . Support
full-stack integration : Node.js, REST/GraphQL APIs, and cloud-native pipelines. Build and maintain
CI/CD pipelines
(GitHub Actions, Jenkins, or similar). Contribute ideas,
mentor teammates , and propose improvements—not just “take tasks.” Collaborate with enterprise and platform engineering teams to enhance
developer experience . Work with
cloud platforms
(Azure preferred; AWS/GCP fine) to deploy scalable solutions. Drive quality through
testing, automation, and best practices . Key Requirements
Technical Skills Experience building
frameworks, libraries, or enterprise-wide platforms
(not just apps). Solid knowledge of
Node.js, REST/GraphQL, SQL/NoSQL . Strong CI/CD and DevOps background ( GitHub Actions, Jenkins, pipelines ). Cloud experience ( Azure preferred ; AWS/GCP acceptable). Comfort with
command-line tools, automation, and open-source practices . Senior-level contributor with the ability to
mentor, challenge, and guide
others. Confident communicator—direct, concise, and collaborative. Comfortable with
abstract problems
and proposing strong, workable solutions. Evidence of
technical leadership : mentoring, driving improvements,
portfolio/GitHub activity . Nice to Have Experience with
Backstage
or similar developer hub frameworks. Not for Vendors. I will not respond to any email from Vendors. Seniority and Employment
Seniority level: Mid-Senior level Employment type: Contract Job function: Information Technology Base pay range:
$77.00/hr - $80.00/hr
(provided by Prairie Consulting Services). Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience—talk with your recruiter to learn more. Get notified about new User Interface Engineer jobs in
Chicago, IL . Job location notes and recent postings: Chicago, IL $62,800 - $103,700 Northbrook, IL $92,000 - $115,000 Chicago, IL $120,000 - $190,000 Chicago, IL $80,000 - $100,000 Chicago, IL $135,000 - $160,000 College Graduates - Full-Time - Junior Software Engineer (2026) Chicago, IL $145,000 - $175,000 Chicago, IL $100,000 - $155,000 Chicago, IL $150,000 - $225,000 Chicago, IL $15,000 - $140,000 We’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI.
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