W2 Role - Frontend / React Developer - (Initial Remote)

Dice is the leading career destination for tech experts at every stage of their careers. Our client, Empower Professionals, is seeking the following. Apply via Dice today!Role: Frontend / Full Stack Engineer (React Developer) Location: Remotelooking to hire fulltime between 3-6 months)Work location: Remote to startPay rate: $55/hr on W2Relocation: Must verbally commit to relocating if offered a full time role Candidates who are open to relocating sooner will be prioritizedW2 candidatesOpenings: 3 total (1 Senior, 2 MidLevel)Tech Split: ~70% Frontend / ~30% BackendIdeal candidate profile:Frontendheavy (approximately 70%) with strong React experienceReact Native familiarity required more RN experience is a plusBackend experience around 30% is sufficient (Spring Boot preferred)Experience with product enhancements, debugging, and refactoring codeBackground working on large, consumerfacing applications preferredKey ResponsibilitiesBuild and enhance frontend features using React with a strong focus on performance, usability, and maintainabilitySupport mobile experiences using React Native (not primary, but working knowledge required)Work on existing backlogs, product enhancements, and feature improvementsDebug production issues and drive rootcause resolutionRefactor legacy code to improve reliability, scalability, and readabilityCollaborate with product managers, UX designers, and backend engineersContribute to backend development using Java / Spring Boot (API integration, service updates)Participate in code reviews, sprint planning, and Agile ceremoniesRequired QualificationsFrontend (Primary ~70%)Strong experience with React (hooks, state management, component architecture)Solid JavaScript / TypeScript fundamentalsExperience consuming REST APIs and handling async data flowsFamiliarity with frontend debugging, performance optimization, and refactoringExperience working in Agile/Scrum teamsMobile (Secondary)Exposure to React NativeDoes not need to be deep RN expertiseComfort reading, debugging, and making incremental updatesBackend (Supporting ~30%)Experience with Java and Spring BootUnderstanding of RESTful services and API designAbility to debug backend issues and collaborate with BE teamsPreferred / NicetoHave SkillsExperience working on largescale consumer applicationsFamiliarity with platform migrations or app rebuildsExperience modernizing legacy codebasesExposure to CI/CD pipelines and cloudbased environmentsUnderstanding of retail, ecommerce, or membershipbased platformsStrong collaboration and communication skillsSenior Engineer (Additional Expectations)For the Senior opening, candidates should also demonstrate:Ability to lead frontend design decisionsMentor junior and midlevel engineersDrive refactoring and technical improvement initiativesStrong ownership of features from design through productionActive participation in architectural discussionsWhat You ll Work OnMy Sam s Club App (Web & Mobile)Platform convergence with My WalmartProduct enhancements and customerfacing featuresOngoing backlog, performance improvements, and code modernizationInterview Focus AreasReact fundamentals and realworld implementationComponent architecture and state managementDebugging and refactoring scenariosAPI integration and Spring Boot basicsCollaboration in a large, crossfunctional environment