Software Engineer- Frontend Development

Gulf Coast Automation Group
Chicago, IL

Job Title: Software Engineer- Frontend Development
Primary Location: Remote (U.S.-based)
Position Type: 12 mos. Contract with potential for Conversion/Contract-to-Hire

Overview
Frontend Software Engineer to support a distributed research and innovation team. This contractor role will focus on engineering and maintaining frontend user interfaces to support scientific and data-driven applications. The ideal candidate is experienced in React development and comfortable working with modern infrastructure tools in a cloud environment.

What You Bring to the Role. (Ideal Experience)
  • Required Skills:
    • Proficiency with JavaScript/TypeScript and the React framework.

    • Strong understanding of at least one backend programming language (e.g., Python, Java, Scala, or Go).

    • Experience working with a mainstream DBMS/database management system (e.g., PostgreSQL, MongoDB).

    • Familiarity with a major cloud platform (e.g., AWS, GCP, or Azure).

  • Preferred/Desirable Skills:
    • Experience with GitLab CI/CD pipelines.

    • Background/knowledge in scientific or numerical computing.

    • Experience with visualizing scientific data effectively.

    • Understanding of applied machine learning concepts.

    • Knowledge of Kubernetes.

    • Experience developing high-availability distributed systems.

What You'll Do. (Skills Used in this Position)

  • Develop and maintain web frontend components and user interfaces using React, JavaScript/TypeScript, HTML, and CSS.

  • Participate in the design of new frontend features, including design documentation and mockups.

  • Deploy and administer frontend components using Infrastructure-as-Code tools such as Terraform (or OpenTofu) and GitLab CI/CD.

  • Troubleshoot and resolve frontend bugs, write regression tests and maintain quality standards.

  • Write technical documentation for internal and external users.


Compensation Information
The expected salary range for this position is $40-59 per hour, depending on experience and qualifications. This role also qualifies for comprehensive benefits such as health insurance, 401(k), and paid time off.
This role requires authorization to work in the U.S. without current or future visa sponsorship.

All offers are contingent upon the completion of a background check, which may include but is not limited to reference checks, education verification, employment verification, drug testing, criminal records checks, and any required certifications or compliance requirements based on the end client's background check policies and applicable laws.
Posted 2025-08-23

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