Frontend React Developer

Houston 3 days agoFull-time External
Negotiable
About This Role We're looking for a passionate Frontend React Developer to join our team and help create world-class user interfaces for our payment orchestration platform. You'll be working on both our merchant dashboard and customer-facing checkout experiences that process millions of dollars in transactions. This is an exciting opportunity to work on cutting-edge fintech products where performance, security, and user experience are critical. Your code will directly impact conversion rates and revenue for thousands of businesses worldwide. Key Responsibilities Build responsive, high-performance React applications with TypeScript Create pixel-perfect UIs from Figma designs using Tailwind CSS and component libraries Optimize checkout flows for mobile and desktop to maximize conversion rates Develop complex dashboard interfaces with charts, tables, and real-time data Implement state management solutions and API integrations Write comprehensive tests using Jest, React Testing Library, and Playwright Collaborate with designers and backend engineers to deliver seamless experiences Performance optimization and accessibility implementation Required Skills & Experience Core Technologies (Required) 3+ years of professional React development experience Strong TypeScript skills with advanced type usage Modern CSS (Flexbox, Grid) and CSS-in-JS or Tailwind CSS State management (Zustand, Redux Toolkit, or similar) RESTful API integration and async JavaScript Git version control and modern development workflows Frontend Ecosystem or similar React framework experience Testing frameworks (Jest, React Testing Library, Playwright) Build tools (Vite, Webpack, or similar) Package managers (npm, yarn, pnpm) Component libraries (Radix UI, Headless UI, etc.) Form libraries (React Hook Form, Formik) Design & UX Skills Figma to code conversion experience Responsive design and mobile-first development Understanding of UX principles and conversion optimization Cross-browser compatibility and progressive enhancement Performance optimization and Core Web Vitals Basic accessibility (WCAG) knowledge What We're Looking For Strong attention to detail and pixel-perfect implementation skills Passion for creating intuitive, user-friendly interfaces Experience with data visualization and complex dashboard UIs Understanding of fintech/payment industry requirements is a plus Collaborative mindset and excellent communication skills Self-motivated and able to work independently in a remote environment Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Design, or equivalent experience Portfolio showcasing modern React applications and UI implementations Bonus Points Experience with payment/checkout UI implementations Knowledge of Web APIs (Payment Request, Web Components, etc.) Animation libraries (Framer Motion, Lottie) experience GraphQL and Apollo Client or similar Backend knowledge , API design) Design systems and component library maintenance E2E testing and test automation experience SEO and performance optimization expertise Open source contributions or personal projects Day-to-Day Work Morning: Standup with the team, review PRs, and plan your day. Check analytics for any conversion rate changes from recent deployments. Core Hours: Deep focus time on feature development - maybe building a new payment method selector, optimizing the dashboard loading speed, or implementing a complex data visualization component. Collaboration: Regular sync with designers to review mockups, pair programming sessions with backend engineers, and participating in design reviews. Quality: Writing tests, reviewing code, and ensuring accessibility standards. Testing your changes across different devices and browsers.