Junior Front End Engineer

Junior Front-End Engineer (Remote – South America)
Hours: Full-Time, U.S. Business Hours
Engagement: Independent Contractor
Schedule: Open to weekend schedule for stronger overlap

Salary: $2,000–$2,500 USD/month - based on experience

About the Opportunity

We are building a brand-new SaaS platform from the ground up and we’re looking for a driven Junior Front-End Engineer to join the team. You’ll work closely with the founders to build a zero-to-one product using React, TypeScript, C#, and .NET.

This role is ideal for someone who takes ownership, thrives in fast-moving environments, and wants to grow quickly while contributing to a high-traction product.

Who You’ll Work With

A sharp, complementary founding duo:

• Technical Lead – 5+ years at Microsoft & Citadel, building production-grade systems
• Business Lead – Mega-fund VC with deep SaaS experience in scaling, GTM, and strategy

Equity opportunities available.

What You’ll Do

Frontend (Primary)

• Build components and pages in React/TypeScript
• Fix UI issues and improve performance
• Implement features with designers & senior engineers

Backend (Secondary)

• Support API and service development
• Assist on integrations between frontend and backend

Engineering Practices

• Contribute to code reviews, architecture, and scoping
• Surface issues early and propose solutions
• Uphold a high-quality engineering mindset

Requirements

• 1+ year professional experience in software development
• Strong skills in React + TypeScript
• Basic backend understanding (Java, C#, .NET is a plus)
• Portfolio showcasing web development work
• Strong English communication skills (C1+)
• Comfortable working in fast-paced startup settings
• Bachelor’s in a technical field (academic honors preferred) interactions

Preferred Backgrounds:

• Internship or junior role in a SaaS or startup environment
• Familiarity with Git and basic testing workflows
• Personal or academic projects showing strong fundamentals

Benefits

• Work From Home
• Training & Development