React UI/UX Developer Job at Ports North in Jersey City

We are looking for a UX-focused Frontend Developer (Contract) with deep expertise in React to help design and build intuitive, performant, and user-centric interfaces for observability platforms. This engineer will work closely with backend developers, designers, and SREs to translate complex workflows into modern, self-service web applications.

Responsibilities

• Build responsive and interactive React based frontends using modern frameworks (Hooks, Context API, lifecycle/state management)
• Translate wireframes and UX concepts into production-quality UIs using tools like Figma, Sketch, or Adobe XD
• Implement reusable components and design systems using Storybook, Material UI, or equivalent libraries
• Integrate frontend applications with RESTful APIs and backend services built in Java/Python
• Collaborate cross-functionally with design, platform, and SRE teams to prototype and iterate on user workflows
• Support UI testing, accessibility, and performance tuning as part of the delivery process

Required Qualifications

• 5+ years of frontend development experience with strong emphasis on React
• Angular experience is a plus. This is a migration project from a current application built in Angular.
• Hands-on experience with component libraries/design systems (e.g., Storybook, Material UI)
• Ability to translate UX concepts into working web interfaces using design tools
• Strong understanding of REST API integration and frontend-backend communication
• Experience working in agile and cross-functional teams

Bonus Skills

• Familiarity with SRE concepts such as observability dashboards, service health indicators, or automation tooling
• Experience designing UI for internal platforms or operational tools

Education & Work Experience

• Bachelors\' Degree
• 5+ years of experience

Role: React UI/UX Engineer

Location: Jersey City, NJ

Client Industry: FinTech

Compensation: $65-90/hr

Ref ID: 1682817