Frontend Developer
Job Title: Frontend UX Engineer with Vue.js and Laravel/PHP Location: Remote Duration: 6-12 Months Contract Must be comfortable to work on 1099/W2 Our client to find a UX Engineer who will build and modernize customer-facing digital experiences using Vue.js and Laravel/PHP. This is a hands-on engineering position that sits at the intersection of front-end development and user experience, supporting high-visibility websites and enterprise campaigns. The UX Engineer will build reusable Vue components, develop scalable applications, modernize legacy products, and partner closely with UX Designers and development teams. Beyond application development, the engineer will help ensure digital experiences meet standards for accessibility/WCAG, performance, SEO/GEO, analytics, test automation, and user-centered design. The engagement is expected to last one year, with a desired start date of October 13, 2026. Top 4 Skills 1. Vue.js / JavaScript – Primary requirement, including Vue.js, Vuex/Pinia, and ES6. 2. Laravel / PHP – Backend/application development using Laravel and PHP. 3. HTML5 / CSS / WCAG – Responsive UI development with strong web accessibility knowledge. 4. Cloud & Modern Development – Kubernetes/TKG/OpenShift, AWS, test automation, and AI productivity tools such as GitHub Copilot or Microsoft Copilot.
Responsibilities
Build user-facing applications and features using Vue.js and JavaScript. Develop and support Laravel/PHP applications. Build reusable, scalable Vue components. Use Vuex/Pinia for application state management. Modernize legacy digital products. Translate UX designs into functional digital experiences. Advocate for user-centered design within engineering. Develop accessible experiences following WCAG. Optimize site/application performance. Participate in code reviews and maintain strong code quality. Collaborate directly with UX Designers and development teams. Incorporate web analytics into digital development. Support SEO and Generative Engine Optimization (GEO). Develop/support test automation. Work with public and private cloud environments. Utilize Kubernetes environments including TKG/OpenShift. Work with AWS. Effectively use AI development/productivity tools.
Qualifications
Required: Vue.js/JavaScript and Laravel/PHP experience are the core technical requirements. Candidates should also have strong HTML5/CSS skills and understand WCAG/accessibility, application performance, reusable component development, and UX best practices. The environment additionally calls for exposure to Kubernetes/TKG/OpenShift, AWS, web analytics, SEO/GEO, test automation, and AI productivity tools. Preferred: Experience working directly with UX Designers or as an engineer embedded within a UX team.