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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Senior Software Engineer, Frontend - **Company:** Ascent, LLC - **Location:** San Diego, CA, United States (Remote available) - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $125,000.0 - $150,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Testing (Software), HTML, JavaScript (Programming Language), Amazon Web Services, Application Integration Architecture, Application Performance Management, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Profiling, Software Quality, Code Review, Continuous Integration, Software Debugging, Mobile Application Software, Package Management Systems, Release Management, Responsive Web Design, Secure Coding, Software Engineering, TypeScript, Web Applications, ReactJS, Backend, Information Technology, Build Tools, React Native, Front End Software Development, Restful APIs, Software Version Control - **Published:** May 23, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=97b7762da97c9dbf ## About the Role Do you have a Bachelor's degree?, * Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Technology, or a related field, or equivalent experience. * 7+ years of software engineering experience delivering production applications across the full development life cycle. * Strong hands-on experience building modern frontend applications with React, JavaScript, and TypeScript, with deep knowledge of frontend architecture, component-based design, state management, responsive design, and browser behavior. * Experience developing mobile applications with React Native, or strong React experience with interest and ability to contribute to React Native applications. * Experience integrating applications with RESTful APIs and third-party platforms. * Experience with front-end and mobile testing, CI/CD pipelines, release processes, secure coding, and application reliability in production environments. * Familiarity with front-end build tools, package management, module bundling, and modern workflows. * Proficiency with Git-based source control and collaborative development workflows in agile teams with strong ownership and cross-functional partnership. * Strong debugging, problem-solving, and software design fundamentals, with the ability to reason through complex application behavior. * Experience with cloud platforms such as AWS and modern deployment environments is a plus. * Prior experience in financial services, lending, or other regulated environments is a plus. Qualities We Look For In Our Candidates: * Strong product mindset with a passion for building intuitive, high-quality user experiences. * High ownership, accountability, and follow-through, with a collaborative approach across engineering, product, and design. * Strong communication skills, with the ability to work well in a team, share context clearly, ask thoughtful questions, and collaborate effectively across technical and non-technical groups. * Commitment to engineering excellence, pragmatic problem-solving, continuous learning, and mentoring others. ## Description What You Will Be Doing: The Senior Software Engineer ("Engineer") will play a key role in the architecture, development, and delivery of our customer-facing and internal applications, while helping shape the next generation of digital products at Ascent. This role is ideal for a senior-level engineer with deep experience building modern web applications with React and production mobile applications with React Native, supported by strong JavaScript and TypeScript expertise, and who can drive high-quality implementation across usability, performance, scalability, and maintainability., * Architect, build, and enhance modern web applications and scalable, accessible user interfaces using React, JavaScript, TypeScript, HTML, and CSS. * Design reusable components and frontend patterns that improve consistency, maintainability, and development speed. * Contribute to the development and feature delivery of mobile applications using React Native. * Collaborate with product, design, and backend teams to refine requirements and deliver exceptional user experiences. * Improve application performance, quality, and resiliency through profiling, debugging, testing, and continuous optimization. * Build and improve CI/CD pipelines to support reliable software delivery. * Participate in code reviews, technical design discussions, release planning, and prod support. * Make pragmatic technical decisions that balance user experience, maintainability, delivery timelines, and long-term platform health. * Mentor other engineers and help raise engineering standards, code quality, and development best practices across the team. ## Related Videos - [Watch Tests Go Brrrr! : Getting Started with Cypress in ReactJS](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/282-watch-tests-go-brrrr-getting-started-with-cypress-in-reactjs) - [But, you're not Facebook](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/378-but-you-re-not-facebook) - [The Resilience of the World Wide Web](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1281-the-resilience-of-the-world-wide-web) - [Developing the Backend with Stefan Lingler, CTO at Shpock](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100360-developing-the-backend-with-stefan-lingler-cto-at-shpock) - [Meet Your New BFF: Backend to Frontend without the Duct Tape](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/682-meet-your-new-bff-backend-to-frontend-without-the-duct-tape) - [Building the Right Product and Building It Right: A Glimpse into Extreme Programming, Atomic Design ](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/398-building-the-right-product-and-building-it-right-a-glimpse-into-extreme-programming-atomic-design) ## Related Articles - [React Developer Salary [2023]](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/198-react-developer-salary-2023) - [16 Best Free React UI Libraries in 2025](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/148-16-best-free-react-ui-libraries-in-2025) - [What’s the Difference Between Frontend and Backend Development?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/240-what-s-the-difference-between-frontend-and-backend-development) - [Frontend Developer Salary in Germany [2023]](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/195-frontend-developer-salary-in-germany-2023) - [The Best 7 Frontend Frameworks for Developers in 2025](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/400-the-best-7-frontend-frameworks-for-developers-in-2025) - [Is Software Engineering Over-Saturated?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/418-is-software-engineering-over-saturated)