Lead Software Engineer - Frontend (react)

Job Title: Lead Software Engineer – Frontend (React)

Location: Boca Raton, FL or Bethesda, MD

Duration: Contract to Hire

Pay Range: $60 to $70/hr

Job Description:

A leading retail technology organization is seeking a Lead Software Engineer to join its Digital Technology team. This role will focus on building scalable, high-performance cloud-based web and mobile applications that enhance the customer experience across digital platforms.

The ideal candidate is a hands-on technical leader with strong expertise in modern frontend architecture, React development, and scalable application design. This individual will collaborate closely with product managers, UX designers, backend engineers, and QA teams to design and deliver responsive, high-quality user experiences.

In addition to development responsibilities, the Lead Engineer will mentor developers, contribute to shared component libraries, and guide best practices in coding, accessibility, and performance optimization.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and develop modular, scalable frontend applications using modern JavaScript frameworks.
• Build responsive mobile-first web and mobile user interfaces with a strong focus on performance and usability.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including product, UX, backend engineering, and QA to deliver high-quality digital solutions.
• Develop and maintain shared UI component libraries to support rapid development across engineering teams.
• Write clean, maintainable, and testable code following best practices and modern development standards.
• Participate in code reviews and enforce high-quality engineering standards.
• Provide technical mentorship and guidance to mid-level and junior engineers.
• Promote accessibility standards and responsive design principles across all applications.
• Troubleshoot and resolve production issues and performance challenges.
• Lead complex technical initiatives and contribute to architecture discussions and solution design.
• Foster a collaborative environment that encourages innovation, accountability, and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, or a related field (or equivalent practical experience).
• 6+ years of professional software development experience using JavaScript (ES6+), HTML5, and CSS3.
• 4+ years of experience with React or React Native, including functional components and hooks.
• 3+ years of experience with statically typed programming languages such as Go, C, C++, or Rust.
• Strong understanding of server-side rendering (SSR), asynchronous request handling, and RESTful APIs.
• Experience working with Redux, TypeScript, and NoSQL databases.
• Strong knowledge of modern frontend architecture and responsive design principles.
• Experience working in Agile/Scrum development environments.
• Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills.
• Demonstrated commitment to coding best practices, documentation, and peer code reviews.

Ideal Candidate Profile

• Senior frontend engineer with deep expertise in React and modern JavaScript ecosystems.
• Experience building high-performance, scalable web applications in cloud-based environments.
• Proven ability to lead technical initiatives and mentor engineering teams.
• Strong understanding of frontend architecture, state management, and component-driven development.
• Comfortable working in cross-functional teams delivering customer-facing digital products.
• Passionate about clean code, accessibility, performance optimization, and modern development practices.
• Self-driven professional who takes ownership of complex technical challenges and delivers solutions with minimal oversight.

Dexian is a leading provider of staffing, IT, and workforce solutions with over 12,000 employees and 70 locations worldwide. As one of the largest IT staffing companies and the 2nd largest minority-owned staffing company in the U.S., Dexian was formed in 2023 through the merger of DISYS and Signature Consultants. Combining the best elements of its core companies, Dexian's platform connects talent, technology, and organizations to produce game-changing results that help everyone achieve their ambitions and goals.

Dexian's brands include Dexian DISYS, Dexian Signature Consultants, Dexian Government Solutions, Dexian Talent Development and Dexian IT Solutions. Visit to learn more. Dexian is an Equal Opportunity Employer that recruits and hires qualified candidates without regard to race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, or veteran status.