Senior Front-End Software Engineer (React)
Higher LogicUnited States
Posted March 20, 2026
Full Time
About the Company
At Higher Logic, engagement happens here. As the industry-leading, human-focused engagement platform, we deliver powerful online communities and communication tools to organizations looking to build, retain, and grow their member or customer base.
Job Description
Higher Logic Vanilla is looking for a Senior Front-End Developer (React) who thrives at the intersection of product craftsmanship, performance, and modern developer workflows—including AI-assisted development. You’ll build and evolve rich, scalable user experiences used by millions of community members worldwide.
Requirements
- Strong understanding of Agile values and principles.
- Strong proficiency in modern JavaScript (ES6+), DOM fundamentals, and the JavaScript object model.
- Deep knowledge of React and its core principles (composition, hooks, rendering lifecycle, performance patterns).
- Solid grasp of asynchronous UI state and data flows (promises, async/await, request lifecycles, optimistic UI).
- Experience integrating with RESTful APIs.
- Familiarity with modern authorization mechanisms (e.g., JWT-based flows).
- Experience with common front-end tooling (Vite/Webpack, Babel, npm/yarn/pnpm).
- Comfort with Git-based workflows (branching, PRs, reviews, CI checks).
- Practical experience using AI coding tools (Cursor or equivalent) in day-to-day development, including validating generated code and avoiding insecure patterns.
- 1+ years of TypeScript experience (or strong interest and demonstrated ability to adopt it quickly).
- Experience working in modular / pluggable architectures (themes, extensions, plugins, component systems).
- Strong HTML/CSS/SCSS fundamentals and experience implementing responsive UI.
- Familiarity with accessibility standards (WCAG/ARIA) and building inclusive interfaces.
- Experience with testing practices and tools (unit/integration/E2E) and building confidence through automation.
Benefits
- Competitive compensation.
- Comprehensive health benefits package.
- 401(k) plan with employer match.
- Healthcare and dependent-care flexible spending account.
- Company short-term and long-term disability insurance.
- Company culture that recognizes its employees.
- Room for growth and development and management that cares about your professional growth and will help you achieve your goals.
- Significant advancement opportunities for outstanding performers.
