Job Details
Frontend III Software Engineer
2026-02-05 The Planet Group all cities,AK
Description:
The staffing industry has seen an increase in people falsely representing themselves as recruiters to gather personal information from job seekers. For your safety, do not provide sensitive data to anyone you have not spoken with thoroughly, never provide banking information during the application process and always double check the email address of the Recruiter to ensure it's from an official Planet domain (@theplanetgroup.com or @launchcg.com) - and not a domain with an alternative extension like .net, .org or .jobs.
The Planet Group and our companies are equal opportunity employers. It is our practice not to discriminate against any employee or applicant based on any criteria, condition or basis protected by laws or regulations in the locations where we do business. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply. We celebrate diversity and are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect. We believe that diversity, equity and inclusion enable us to better meet our mission and values while serving our clients across the globe. If you have a disability or handicap and would like us to accommodate you in any reasonable way, please inform your recruiter, or contact us, so that we can discuss the appropriate alternatives available.
Job Description
Job Title: Front-End Software Engineer
Location: Remote (US-based)
Pay Rate: $65-70 per hour (W2 only terms)
Duration: 6-month contract (40 hours per week, potential extension)
Introduction
We are seeking a talented Front-End Software Engineer to join a high-impact product development team. This role is ideal for engineers who thrive in fast-paced, collaborative environments and enjoy building scalable, user-facing applications. The ideal candidate will bring a strong foundation in modern web development, excellent communication skills, and the ability to deliver high-quality code in an agile setting.
Required Skills & Qualifications (Must-Haves)
- 4+ years of professional, hands-on software development experience
- Strong programming skills in JavaScript and TypeScript (ES6)
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, related technical field, or equivalent work experience
- Proficiency in at least one front-end framework: React, Angular, Vue, Polymer, or LIT
- Strong knowledge of CSS and building responsive web applications
- Experience working with HTTP APIs, REST, and related protocols
- Solid understanding of distributed systems, caching, and scalable data storage
- Excellent organizational and prioritization skills with the ability to meet deadlines
- Strong communication skills with the ability to collaborate across product, design, and engineering teams
- Experience with GraphQL or Thrift
- Familiarity with Web Components
- Background designing and implementing maintainable APIs
- Prior mentorship or leadership experience within engineering teams
- Collaborate with product managers, designers, and engineers to build new features and user-facing functionality
- Contribute to the full software development lifecycle, including design, coding, testing, and deployment
- Participate in peer code reviews and provide constructive technical feedback
- Maintain high code quality standards while delivering in a fast-paced environment
- Contribute to engineering best practices and help improve team workflows
- Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior engineers
- Competitive hourly pay with uncapped potential for extension
- Fully remote work environment with flexible collaboration
- Exposure to large-scale, high-traffic software systems
- Opportunity to work in an innovative, growth-oriented environment
The staffing industry has seen an increase in people falsely representing themselves as recruiters to gather personal information from job seekers. For your safety, do not provide sensitive data to anyone you have not spoken with thoroughly, never provide banking information during the application process and always double check the email address of the Recruiter to ensure it's from an official Planet domain (@theplanetgroup.com or @launchcg.com) - and not a domain with an alternative extension like .net, .org or .jobs.
The Planet Group and our companies are equal opportunity employers. It is our practice not to discriminate against any employee or applicant based on any criteria, condition or basis protected by laws or regulations in the locations where we do business. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply. We celebrate diversity and are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect. We believe that diversity, equity and inclusion enable us to better meet our mission and values while serving our clients across the globe. If you have a disability or handicap and would like us to accommodate you in any reasonable way, please inform your recruiter, or contact us, so that we can discuss the appropriate alternatives available.