Frontend Developer - Contract to Hire

Apex Leaders, LLC•Boise, ID

2d•$55 - $75•Hybrid

About The Position

Apex Leaders custom-recruits industry experts for our private equity firm clients. Through a bespoke process, we research, vet, and connect our clients with the most relevant, skilled advisors so that they can quickly and confidently navigate investment opportunities. We are seeking a dynamic and results-driven Frontend Developer who will design, develop, and maintain engaging user interfaces for our cloud-based platforms. This is an excellent opportunity for an individual who enjoys collaborating on complex UI/UX challenges, optimizing web performance, and integrating cutting-edge frontend technologies into enterprise workflows to provide a seamless user experience. This is a contract-to-hire position. The role will begin with an initial contract period of 3 or 6 months, after which the candidate will be evaluated for successful conversion to a permanent employee based on performance and business needs. The hourly rate during the initial contract period is $55-$75 per hour. We are open to this position being based at our headquarters in Boise, ID, splitting time working in the office and working remotely, or can be based remotely out of one of the following states: Florida, Illinois, Michigan, Nebraska, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Texas, or Wisconsin. This role will report directly to the VP of Technology and be a member of our Technology team. Apex Leaders is an equal-opportunity employer and we welcome applicants from all backgrounds. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. If you’re a passionate team player who wants to have an impact on a diverse and dynamic team, we’d love to hear from you!

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited undergraduate institution in computer science or a related field, or relevant equivalent experience
2–5 years of professional software development experience, with a focus on building high-performance frontend applications
Proficiency with React or other modern frameworks and JavaScript/TypeScript
Experience with CSS preprocessors (Sass/Less) and responsive design
Knowledge of frontend build tools and version control (Git)
Proven ability to design and implement frontend components that support AI-driven workflows, including intuitive human-in-the-loop feedback mechanisms
Comfortable using AI-assisted development tools
Experience collaborating with infrastructure and backend teams to ensure frontend performance and scalability.
Openness to gaining new skill sets
Ability to own features from requirements to deployment within our established agile development lifecycle.
Focus on continuous improvement
Ability to analyze problems and develop solutions
Strong organizational skills with an ability to appropriately prioritize work

Nice To Haves

Ability to read backend API code (Express.js, Next.js, or Ruby) to understand data structures, with a preference for candidates comfortable making minor backend adjustments.
Experience with frontend testing frameworks (e.g., Jest, Cypress, or Vitest) to ensure code reliability.
Familiarity with deploying and maintaining applications on Google Cloud Platform (GCP).

Responsibilities

Design and develop responsive, accessible, and high-performance user interfaces
Create and maintain reusable UI components and frontend libraries
Partner with design and product teams to bridge the gap between creative UI/UX design and technical implementation.
Optimize applications for maximum speed and scalability
Integrate frontend applications with backend APIs and services
Stay up-to-date with emerging frontend technologies and best practices

Benefits

Contract Compensation: $55-$75 per hour during the initial contract period
Full-Time Compensation: $85,000 - $105,000 annual salary upon successful conversion to a permanent role
Hybrid, in office, and remote working options
100% employer-paid premiums on medical and dental insurance for the employee
Voluntary vision and life insurance options
Fitness and wellness reimbursement
401K with matching
Annual profit sharing program
24 days of PTO + 11 paid holidays
6-week paid sabbatical after 5 years of service
Paid parental leave
Short and long term disability insurance covered fully by the company
Ongoing culture, team building, and development events
Volunteer initiatives