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The Planet Group

Frontend III Software Engineer

san francisco, CA

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About this opportunity

The Planet Group lists this Frontend III Software Engineer opportunity in san francisco, California. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.

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)

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

Preferred Skills & Qualifications (Nice-to-Haves)

Experience with GraphQL or Thrift

Familiarity with Web Components

Background designing and implementing maintainable APIs

Prior mentorship or leadership experience within engineering teams

Day-to-Day Responsibilities

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

Company Benefits & Culture

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

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Worksite address

san francisco, CA, 94199, US

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