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Front End Developer

Front End Developers craft intuitive, responsive, and visually appealing interfaces. They bring designs to life while optimizing usability, accessibility, and performance across devices.

Salary Ranges

  • Early-career developers with ~1–2 years of experience.

    Key Responsibilities

    • Convert UI/UX designs into responsive interfaces

    • Implement reusable front-end components

    • Debug layout and rendering issues

    • Collaborate with designers and QA testers

    Autonomy & Decision-Making

    Works under supervision, handling implementation tasks with mentorship.

    Tools & Skills

    • HTML, CSS, JavaScript fundamentals

    • React, Vue.js, or Angular basics

    • Browser debugging tools

    • Basic Git and code versioning

    Ideal For

    Teams that need support with interface development and feature implementation.

  • Developers with 3–5 years of experience building high-performing interfaces.

    Key Responsibilities

    • Manage complex front-end components

    • Ensure cross-browser and device compatibility

    • Optimize for speed, accessibility, and maintainability

    • Collaborate with backend teams for API integration

    Autonomy & Decision-Making

    Operates independently, owning entire features from concept to delivery.

    Tools & Skills

    • Advanced React, Vue.js, or Angular experience

    • State management (Redux, Context API, Pinia, etc.)

    • Responsive design and accessibility (WCAG)

    • Version control and CI/CD familiarity

    Ideal For

    Companies scaling modern web apps or refining user experience and design systems.

  • Seasoned engineers leading front-end architecture and team processes.

    Key Responsibilities

    • Define and enforce front-end standards

    • Build and maintain design systems and UI libraries

    • Optimize app performance and scalability

    • Mentor developers and guide architectural decisions

    Autonomy & Decision-Making

    Owns front-end strategy, ensures consistency, and leads long-term UI/UX improvement efforts.

    Tools & Skills

    • Mastery of modern JS frameworks and performance tuning

    • Testing frameworks (Jest, Cypress, Playwright)

    • Deep understanding of UX principles and accessibility

    • Leadership and documentation practices

    Ideal For

    Organizations with large-scale front-end systems and long-term design goals.

Key Factors that impact Salary and Seniority

  • Experience working with US-based companies

  • Framework mastery and ecosystem experience

  • Depth in performance and accessibility optimization

  • Cross-functional collaboration

  • Leadership and mentoring responsibilities

Alternative names for this role

Front-End Engineer

UI Developer

Web Interface Engineer

React Developer

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