Sr. Front End React Developer

DPR Construction•Washington, DC

About The Position

DPR Construction is a forward-looking, general contractor with a large focus on technology and innovation to redefine the construction industry. Founded in 1990, DPR specializes in technically complex and sustainable projects, consistently ranking among the top general contractors in the United States. Our in-house software development team is at the forefront of construction innovation, building modern, scalable, and intelligent software platforms that streamline operations, enable smarter decisions, and transform how construction is delivered. We are looking for a Sr. Frontend React Developer to drive the design and development of high-quality, scalable, and modern web applications. This individual will be hands-on with coding, contributing directly to frontend architecture decisions, UI engineering best practices, and cross-functional delivery. The ideal candidate has deep expertise in React and TypeScript, a strong eye for UI quality, and experience working within component-driven design systems and Nx monorepo architectures. Reports to the Software Development Leader within the Data & Development department. Works closely with full-stack engineers, UX designers, and product stakeholders to deliver polished, accessible, and performant frontend experiences.

Requirements

6+ years of frontend software engineering experience, with a strong focus on React-based applications
Expert proficiency in React, TypeScript, and modern frontend architecture patterns
Deep experience with component-driven development, design systems, and Tailwind CSS or equivalent styling frameworks
Solid understanding of state management: Zustand, Redux Toolkit, or React Query
Experience consuming and integrating RESTful and GraphQL APIs
Familiarity with Azure Static Web Apps, Azure CDN, and frontend deployment pipelines
Experience with CI/CD pipelines (GitHub Actions, Azure DevOps) and GitOps practices
Understanding of web accessibility standards (WCAG), responsive design, and cross-browser compatibility
Experience with testing frameworks: Vitest, Jest, React Testing Library, or Playwright
Excellent collaboration, communication, and problem-solving skills

Nice To Haves

Experience in construction tech, BIM, or AEC industry platforms
Exposure to Nx monorepo architecture and module boundary enforcement
Familiarity with data visualization libraries such as Recharts, AG-Grid, or similar
Experience with AI-assisted development tooling (GitHub Copilot, Claude, etc.)
Exposure to AI/ML integration in frontend applications

Responsibilities

Frontend Engineering: Build performant, maintainable, and accessible UIs using React + TypeScript, ensuring responsiveness and usability across devices and user roles
Component Architecture: Design and maintain scalable component libraries and design system integrations within an Nx monorepo
State Management & Data Fetching: Implement robust state management patterns (Zustand, Redux Toolkit, React Query) and integrate with RESTful and GraphQL APIs
Collaboration: Partner with backend engineers, UX designers, and product managers to translate requirements into production-grade frontend features
Code Quality: Participate in code reviews, uphold frontend engineering standards, and contribute to shared tooling and documentation
Developer Experience: Contribute to improving frontend workflows, tooling, and CI/CD integrations (GitHub Actions, Azure DevOps)
Innovation: Evaluate and integrate emerging tools such as GitHub Copilot, AI-powered UI components, and modern frontend frameworks