Frontend Developer

Job Title: Frontend Developer (3-Month Contract-to-Hire)

About Us:

We’re a small, growing edtech company focused on building innovative tools to enhance the learning experience for actuarial students. Our current focus is migrating from a legacy system to a modern React/Next.js website, and we’re looking for a skilled Frontend Developer to join our team on a 3-month 1099 contract-to-hire basis. This role offers the opportunity to make a significant impact by building a clean, responsive, and high-quality web application. If the fit is right, this role will transition into a full-time position.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Developing the frontend of a brand-new React/Next.js website as part of our migration from a legacy system.
• Writing clean, high-quality, and maintainable code with a focus on responsive design and performance.
• Collaborating with our team to design and implement new features with a great user experience.
• Ensuring the website is optimized across a wide range of devices and browsers.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science (or related field).
• Proven proficiency with React.js, with the ability to help spearhead a brand-new project and make impactful contributions.
• Strong skills in JavaScript, HTML, and CSS.
• Familiarity with Next.js and frontend workflows such as Redux or Context API.
• A strong eye for design, creativity, and attention to detail—someone who cares about building beautiful, user-friendly interfaces.
• Experience in writing clean, well-structured code that adheres to best practices.
• A strong focus on responsive design and performance optimization.
• Proficiency with version control (Git/Bitbucket).
• Ability to work in a small, collaborative team environment.

Nice to Have:

• Experience with Flutter or mobile development.
• Experience with Firebase or other back-end services.
• Familiarity with Node.js for back-end work.
• Familiarity with cloud services like Google Cloud or AWS.

Why Join Us?

• You’ll have the opportunity to work on a major project from the ground up, contributing to the future of our platform designed to help actuarial students excel.
• Be part of a small, flexible team where your work directly impacts the success of the product.
• Enjoy flexible remote work options and a collaborative environment that values your input and creativity.
• Opportunities for growth, including the chance to explore new technologies like Flutter as we continue to improve our cross-platform Study application.

How to Apply:

If you’re interested, send your resume to johnwasher@theinfiniteactuary.com, or apply here on LinkedIn.