Senior Front-End (UI) Software Engineer
Hybrid on-site Dearborn, MI 5 Month Contract $60/HR
Position Overview: We are seeking a hands-on Senior Front-End Software Engineer to lead the design and development of responsive, scalable, and accessible UI features. This role involves technical leadership, collaboration with cross-functional teams, and a strong understanding of modern front-end technologies and software engineering practices.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead the development and implementation of responsive front-end architecture for micro frontends.
- Ensure high performance, scalability, maintainability, and WCAG-compliant accessibility.
- Apply modern engineering practices such as BDD, CI/CD, shift-left testing, and 12-factor app principles.
- Design and integrate APIs to support seamless interaction with backend microservices and external cloud services.
- Utilize AI coding assistants (e.g., Ford LLM, GitHub Copilot) effectively in daily development workflows.
- Collaborate with frontend and backend architects to translate designs into technical requirements.
- Work closely with product managers, designers, and engineers to align UI development with product vision.
- Develop and maintain robust UI components using Next.js and React.js.
- Provide technical guidance to UI developers and enforce best practices.
- Test and debug UI across browsers and devices.
- Stay current with UI development trends and technologies.
- Contribute to eCommerce product modules with high-quality front-end components.
- React.js / Next.js
- JavaScript
- Microservices integration
- Google Cloud Platform (GCP)
- Front-end architecture and performance optimization
- Java / Spring Boot
- SQL / Database development
- AEM (Adobe Experience Manager)
- Performance testing
- 3+ years in front-end development using React or Next.js
- 3+ years integrating with APIs/microservices
- 3+ years working with GCP services
- 5+ years working in Agile teams
- 3+ years in CI/CD practices
- 3+ years in Java/Spring Boot
- 3+ years in SQL
- 2+ years in AEM development
- Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field
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EEO Employer Apex Systems is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law. Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law.