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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
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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.
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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.
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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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