Junior React Engineer / Onsite Chicago
Chicago, IL
Hybrid
Direct Hire
$65k - $75k
We are seeking a Junior React Engineer to join a rapidly growing team that’s building cutting-edge solutions for industrial automation and autonomous operations. This Chicago-based company is delivering world-class platforms that are transforming logistics and smart yard systems—and they’re looking for a motivated frontend developer to contribute to these mission-critical tools.
If you’re early in your career and looking for an opportunity to grow with a small, high-impact team, this role offers the chance to work on modern web interfaces in a collaborative, agile environment. You’ll help build intuitive, responsive user experiences using React and best-in-class UI practices. Required Skills & Experience
Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. on a full-time basis now and in the future.
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If you’re early in your career and looking for an opportunity to grow with a small, high-impact team, this role offers the chance to work on modern web interfaces in a collaborative, agile environment. You’ll help build intuitive, responsive user experiences using React and best-in-class UI practices. Required Skills & Experience
- 2–4 years of professional experience in frontend development
- Strong proficiency with React (including hooks and component-based design)
- Solid understanding of JavaScript (ES6+), HTML5, and CSS (Flexbox, Grid, pre/post-processors)
- Familiarity with Git and agile development workflows
- Ability to write clean, well-documented, and testable code
- Experience building responsive, cross-browser compatible interfaces
- Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills
- Experience building or maintaining SPAs (Single Page Applications)
- Exposure to 3D visualization tools such as Three.js or WebGL
- Familiarity with design systems and component libraries (e.g., Storybook, Material UI, Tailwind)
- Experience optimizing frontend performance
- Understanding of CI/CD workflows or frontend testing frameworks (e.g., Jest, React Testing Library)
- Designing and building scalable backend systems using Java and Spring
- Developing and maintaining modern user interfaces using React
- Collaborating with product, design, and backend teams to implement seamless UX
- Participating in UI/UX discussions and advocating for best frontend practices
- Writing modular, scalable, and responsive frontend code
- Testing and debugging interfaces to ensure stability and performance
- Improving existing components for better maintainability and scalability
- Opportunity to grow with a high-impact, future-focused engineering team
- Ownership over core UI features in an evolving platform
- Hybrid work model: 3 days onsite in downtown Chicago with lake and river views
- 2 days remote
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. on a full-time basis now and in the future.
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