Job Title: Front-End Software Engineer
Job Description
Lead the implementation of key front-end software technologies for an innovative digital construction software platform. Serve as a trusted expert in technical aspects, industry trends, and best practices, implementing these solutions within the organization. Design, develop, test, and deploy reusable web-based components and libraries for a suite of applications. Collaborate with UX designers to enhance the Design System and implement new workflows. Contribute to the technical growth of the organization through education and mentorship, and work closely with application and backend engineers to manage data relationships and rendering processes.
Responsibilities
- Implement key front-end technologies for a digital construction platform.
- Act as a technical expert on business-critical problems and industry trends.
- Design, develop, test, and deploy reusable web components and libraries.
- Collaborate with UX designers to enhance the Design System.
- Educate and mentor to grow the organization's technical competencies.
- Work with application and backend engineers to manage data and rendering.
Essential Skills
- Full stack engineering
- TypeScript with a primary focus
- 3-5 years of experience in modern web application development
- Experience in shipping production software with real companies
Additional Skills & Qualifications
- Familiarity with Node.js, backend concepts, APIs, and databases
- Experience with React, Redux, RxJS, CAD, and AWS Lambda
- Understanding of component libraries, design systems, GraphQL, and PostgreSQL
- Experience in mobile development with Flutter or React Native
- 3D visualization experience and familiarity with CAD tools
- Experience with graphics-heavy applications
- Ability to discuss backend concepts intelligently
- Coachability and eagerness to learn
- Ability to collaborate effectively in teams of 5-8+ engineers
- Experience working with Product and Design teams
- Adaptability and comfort in startup-style environments
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Austin, TX.
Pay And Benefits
The pay range for this position is $65.00 - $75.00/hr.
Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:
- Medical, dental & vision
- Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
- 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
- Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
- Short and long-term disability
- Health Spending Account (HSA)
- Transportation benefits
- Employee Assistance Program
- Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave) Workplace Type This is a fully onsite position in Austin,TX. Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Sep 29, 2026.
About Actalent
Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
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Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.