Senior React Web Developer

Foxbox Digital is an award-winning digital product agency headquartered in Chicago. We're a group of engineers, developers, designers, and outcome-obsessed people with diverse skills and a single focus: To help our clients build indispensable digital products.

With a remote-first team and associates across the United States and LATAM regions, we're always looking for new team members eager to learn, and love solving complex problems. We are passionate about building solutions that deliver long-term results.

Summary

As a Senior React Web Developer at Foxbox Digital, you will take a leadership role in building world-class web applications that delight our clients and drive measurable business impact. You will collaborate closely with designers, backend developers, and product stakeholders, taking projects from concept to launch. You are expected to bring deep expertise in modern front-end engineering, including React.js, Next.js, and TypeScript , mentor junior team members, and advocate for best practices.

This is a contract-to-hire opportunity, with strong potential for full-time employment based on performance.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of scalable, responsive, and accessible web applications using React.js, Next.js, and TypeScript.
• Translate complex business requirements and UX/UI designs into high-quality technical solutions.
• Architect front-end applications with maintainability, performance, and security in mind.
• Write clean, efficient, scalable, and well-documented code.
• Enforce coding standards and conduct peer code reviews.
• Implement and maintain automated testing and CI/CD pipelines.
• Collaborate directly with clients and internal stakeholders to align technical delivery with business goals.
• Stay current with emerging front-end technologies and advocate for continuous improvement.

Requirements

Who You Are:

• You have 5+ years of professional experience building production-grade React.js applications.
• You have 2+ years of hands-on experience building web applications with Next.js .
• You are highly proficient in JavaScript (ES6+), TypeScript, HTML5, CSS3, and modern build pipelines (Webpack, Vite, Babel).
• You have strong experience integrating RESTful APIs and/or GraphQL.
• You are fluent with front-end state management patterns and libraries (Redux, Zustand, Context API).
• You have a strong understanding of accessibility (WCAG) standards and cross-browser compatibility.
• You are experienced in Agile/Scrum development environments.
• You have strong Git version control skills and experience with CI/CD practices.
• You have excellent written and verbal communication skills, capable of engaging both technical and non-technical audiences.
• You are proactive, solution-oriented, and comfortable working directly with U.S.-based clients.
• You are eligible to work in the United States and are located within U.S. time zones.

Nice to Have:

• Familiarity with component libraries such as Material-UI, Chakra UI, or Tailwind CSS.
• Experience building Progressive Web Applications (PWA).
• Exposure to backend services or APIs (Node.js, Python, etc.).
• Familiarity with performance monitoring tools like Lighthouse, Sentry, or New Relic.
• Prior experience working in a digital agency setting.

Benefits

• Frontend: React.js, Next.js, TypeScript , TailwindCSS
• Backend: Node.js, Python, Ruby, Go
• Mobile: React Native, Swift, Kotlin
• Cloud Platforms: AWS, Azure, GCP
• CI/CD: GitHub Actions, Jenkins, CircleCI
• Project Management: Jira, Notion, Slack

• We offer continuous training and growth opportunities
• Remote-first environment with a culture of collaboration and innovation.
• Opportunity to work on a project that directly impacts business success.
• You are part of a multicultural and collaborative team that is constantly growing.
• Don't be afraid to break things; we encourage risk-takers.

Foxbox Digital is an LGBT company certified by the Illinois and National LGBT Chambers of Commerce. We are committed to working with diverse and inclusive teams to continue building the digital revolution.

Foxbox is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all and team members with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at Foxbox are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, family or parental status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. Foxbox will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics. Foxbox encourages applicants of all ages.

Qualification

Bachelor's Degree