Senior Front-End Software Engineer

Senior Front-End Software Engineer (React.js)

We are seeking a remote, full-time Senior Front-End Software Engineer with at least 5 years of software development experience. Candidates must have a strong background in React.js and experience with GraphQL.

In this position, you will play a foundational role in building the core platform that enables power utilities to shift from decades-old legacy systems into an AI-native future. Candidates must bring working proficiency with AI tools and UI scaffolding to ensure an optimal user experience.

This role requires strong coding fundamentals, system design capability, and the mindset of a builder who thrives in a startup environment. You will work in small, agile teams reporting directly to the CTO, collaborating closely with AI and full-stack engineers, security leaders, and product managers. Together, you will build and deliver AI-native services delivered at startup speed.

Our client is building an AI-centric operating system for utilities. It harnesses AI at the enterprise level to better orchestrate customer delight, facilitate power optimization, enhance grid health, and unlock flexibility at scale. Funded by a strategic industry partner and one of the founders of Groupon, the client is poised to transform how utilities operate and how customers experience energy.

Responsibilities

Front-End Development : Work closely with UI / UX designers to build, implement, and maintain scalable front-end applications, ensuring delivery of unparalleled user experiences

Architecture : Lead front-end architectural decisions, implementing best practices in performance optimization and responsive design

Leadership : Provide leadership within the development team, fostering a learning and growth environment

System Modernization : Transform legacy workflows into modern, secure, scalable codebases using cloud-native best practices

Security & Compliance : Partner with security leaders to ensure all services adhere to stringent utility-sector regulations, implementing secure coding practices by default

Agile Delivery : Deliver features and improvements in cycles measured in weeks, balancing speed with reliability

Required Experience

Excellent English communication skills

5+ years of software engineering experience in SaaS or enterprise environments utilizing React.js

Experience with GraphQL

Demonstrated ability to deliver high-quality code in fast-moving teams

Basic proficiency with AI / ML tooling (e.g., calling APIs, integrating model outputs)

Cloud-native engineering experience (AWS, Azure, GCP)

Clear communicator, adaptable, eager to learn and grow AI capabilities over time

Strong sense of ownership and accountability in small teams

Desired Experience

University degree or relevant industry experience

Experience with Python, Golang, Node.js, or Java

Experience working on ERP systems or within the power utilities industry

Additional Information

Enjoy a fun, fast-growing entrepreneurial company

Be part of a highly collaborative learning culture, share knowledge, be inclusive, learn, and grow together. Embrace teamwork!

Knowing your ideas are heard and matter, think big!

You get to own your job and be recognized for your contributions

Work with innovative and creative people

Making mistakes is human. Let's learn from them. Be transparent!

We recognize you as an individual, with no presumptions or judgment. Be the extraordinary you!

15 days Paid Time Off (PTO), one floating day, three sick days, and designated national holidays

Start : ASAP

About Velozient

We are a privately held, nearshore software development company providing outsourced development resources to North American companies. Our mission is to offer development talent who enjoy taking on challenging work, want to grow their skills and experiences building software, and excel in a fast-paced, dynamic team environment. We are committed to delivering world-class remote resources that enable our valued client team members to work effectively. If this type of opportunity excites you, then consider joining our team!