Frontend Engineer (React)

TL;DR

Frontend Engineer (React): Modernizing user interfaces of 20+ SaaS products from legacy server-rendered stacks to React with an accent on incremental migration and AI-augmented development. Focus on replacing live production UIs using the strangler pattern, integrating with decoupled APIs, and implementing rigorous testing for stability.

Location: Hybrid: Austin, TX (2–3 days in office). Must have unrestricted US work authorization; no sponsorship provided.

Company

hirify.global is a $250M recurring revenue SaaS business providing purpose-built software across 12+ vertical markets.

What you will do

• Incrementally replace server-rendered UIs with modern React components using the strangler pattern.
• Convert Figma designs into production-ready components utilizing AI coding tools for accelerated implementation.
• Collaborate with backend engineers to decouple legacy APIs to enable frontend modernization.
• Ensure system stability via feature flags, unit tests, and visual regression testing.
• Perform performance benchmarking to validate measurable improvements post-modernization.
• Work cross-functionally with designers and product managers on scope, priority, and handoffs.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience as a frontend engineer.
• Strong proficiency in React, TypeScript, JavaScript, and CSS.
• Hands-on experience modernizing legacy stacks such as PHP, Ruby on Rails, or .NET.
• Proven track record of using AI coding tools to ship production code.
• Experience with Figma handoffs and API decoupling requirements.
• Unrestricted US work authorization (no OPT, STEM OPT, or H-1B sponsorship available).

Nice to have

• Experience working across multiple products or within a platform engineering team.
• Knowledge of WCAG accessibility compliance for legacy UI modernization.
• Experience with component library development.

Culture & Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance options.
• 401(k) with 100% company match up to 4%.
• Flexible paid personal and vacation time based on trust and accountability.
• 10 sick days and 10 company paid holidays annually.
• 6 weeks of paid parental leave.
• Additional perks including Pet Insurance, Teladoc, and Wellness benefits.

Hiring process

• Interactive and conversational interviews focusing on personal experience and problem-solving.
• Live technical assessments of judgment and communication.
• Strict policy prohibiting the use of real-time AI tools during the interview process.