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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # React Developer - **Company:** Glen Allen - **Location:** Glen Allen, VA, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** JavaScript (Programming Language), Agile Methodology, Component-Based Software Engineering, Application Performance Management, HTML5, Microsoft Azure, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Software Design Patterns, Gradle, MongoDB, Performance Tuning, Scrum Methodology, Next.js, Software Deployment, Software Engineering, Systems Integration, Strategies of Testing, TypeScript, Web Applications, ReactJS, Spring-boot, Backend, Git, Build Management, Material UI, Information Technology, Apache Kafka, Front End Software Development, Restful APIs, Microservices - **Published:** August 20, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.dice.com/job-detail/b19785e5-7e75-4267-b2aa-7ac475899e59 ## About the Role React (5+ years professional experience) Next.js (production experience preferred) TypeScript HTML5 & CSS3 Material UI (MUI) Server-Side Rendering (SSR) Front-End Architecture & Performance Optimization, Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field (or equivalent experience). 6+ years of professional UI/front-end development experience. 5+ years of professional React development experience. Strong hands-on experience with Next.js in production environments. Experience implementing Server-Side Rendering (SSR) and modern web application rendering strategies. Proficiency with: o TypeScript o HTML5 o CSS3 Experience with Material UI (MUI). Experience building reusable component libraries and scalable front-end architectures. Experience consuming RESTful APIs and integrating with backend services. Experience with Jest and front-end testing methodologies. Strong understanding of Git version control workflows. Ability to write efficient, secure, maintainable, and testable code. Nice to Have: Experience with Spring Boot Familiarity with Kafka Knowledge of MongoDB Experience with Azure DevOps Familiarity with Domain-Driven Design (DDD) concepts Knowledge of microservices architecture Hands-on experience with Gradle ## Description This role requires deep expertise in React, TypeScript, and modern front-end architecture, with a strong emphasis on Next.js and server-side rendering technologies. The ideal candidate will have experience building high-performance applications that leverage SSR, static generation, and modern data-fetching patterns to improve scalability, security, SEO, and user experience. The successful candidate will own front-end development throughout the full Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC), from architectural design and component development through testing, deployment, and production support. They will work closely with backend engineers and product teams within an Agile environment to deliver secure, performant, and maintainable applications., Front-End Development Develop and maintain enterprise-scale user interfaces using React, Next.js, and TypeScript. Design and build reusable, modular components and shared libraries. Create responsive, accessible, and maintainable user experiences using modern front-end development practices. Write efficient, secure, and well-documented code following established standards and best practices. Next.js & Server-Side Rendering Design and implement applications utilizing Next.js rendering strategies including: o Server-Side Rendering (SSR) o Static Site Generation (SSG) o Incremental Static Regeneration (ISR) o Client-Side Rendering (CSR) where appropriate Optimize application performance through efficient data-fetching patterns and rendering strategies. Build secure integrations between front-end applications and backend services. Evaluate rendering approaches based on business requirements, scalability, and user experience goals. Architecture & Quality Participate in front-end architecture decisions and technical design discussions. Establish and uphold development standards, coding conventions, and component design patterns. Investigate, troubleshoot, and resolve software defects and performance issues. Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives across the development organization. Support software releases and production deployments. Agile Collaboration Participate in Agile ceremonies including sprint planning, standups, retrospectives, and backlog refinement. Collaborate closely with backend engineers, QA teams, and business stakeholders. 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