Front-end React/Next.js Developer

$80,080 - $104,000/Yr

Conduent - Germantown, MD

Full-time - Mid Level

Germantown, MD

Computing Infrastructure Providers, Data Processing, Web Hosting, and Related Services

About the position

The Front-end React/Next.js Developer position at Conduent involves developing and supporting tolling back office products for major tolling agencies. The role focuses on creating highly interactive user interfaces, implementing secure authentication solutions, and optimizing performance across various devices. The developer will work closely with cross-functional teams to deliver robust solutions and provide technical leadership within the software development team.

Responsibilities

• Develop highly interactive user interfaces using React, React Native, and Next.js.
• Implement secure and scalable authentication solutions using NextAuth.js or other libraries.
• Build reusable components and front-end libraries to enhance development efficiency.
• Translate designs and wireframes into high-quality, responsive, and maintainable code.
• Optimize components for maximum performance across a broad range of web-capable devices and browsers.
• Construct visualizations that handle and display large datasets clearly and efficiently.
• Develop a flexible, well-structured front-end architecture alongside the APIs to support it.
• Define UI guidelines and implement User Experience best practices.
• Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams including product managers, designers, and backend developers.
• Ensure timely delivery of enterprise applications by working collaboratively with project teams.
• Consult with solution architects, system support teams, and DBAs to ensure system and database designs align with overall architecture.
• Estimate, plan, and execute development work for assigned tasks and projects.
• Transform complex requirements into scalable and maintainable enterprise-level solutions.
• Perform detailed application design and author comprehensive technical documentation.
• Provide technical leadership and guidance to other team members.

Requirements

• Minimum 6 years of experience in web development focusing on React and Next.js.
• Strong expertise in NextAuth.js or similar authentication libraries (e.g., Auth0, Firebase Authentication).
• Deep understanding of OAuth 2.0, JWT, SSO, and authentication/authorization protocols.
• Proficiency in JavaScript (ES6+) and TypeScript.
• Strong knowledge of HTML5, CSS3, and responsive web design principles.
• Experience working with state management libraries such as Redux, Zustand, or Context API.
• Familiarity with Server-Side Rendering (SSR), Static Site Generation (SSG), and Client-Side Rendering (CSR) in Next.js.
• Proficiency in optimizing applications for performance, security, and scalability.
• Experience with modern development workflows using Git, CI/CD pipelines, and frontend tools such as Webpack, Babel, and ESLint.
• Experience with REST APIs and integrating frontend applications with backend services.
• Strong proficiency in translating designs/wireframes into functional, maintainable code with a focus on UI/UX.

Nice-to-haves

• Familiarity with React Native for mobile development.
• Experience with Immutable.js, CSS preprocessors like Sass or LESS.
• Knowledge of Web Tier design patterns, session security, and web performance optimization.
• Strong understanding of object-oriented analysis, design, and programming.
• Familiarity with SDLC methodologies and experience working as a technical liaison on projects.

Benefits

• Health insurance coverage
• Voluntary dental and vision programs
• Life and disability insurance
• Retirement savings plan
• Paid holidays
• Paid time off (PTO) or vacation or sick time