Staff React Software Engineer

WHAT WE DO Founded in 2007, Growth Acceleration Partners (GAP) is a premier consulting and technology services company built for the AI era. We consult, design, build, and modernize revenue-generating software and data engineering solutions. By leveraging AI-native architectures, advanced data analytics, and deep modernization strategies, we help businesses secure a competitive advantage. GAP’s remote, integrated engineering teams deliver end-to-end solutions that drive true business innovation. We are a woman-owned, Austin-based company with over 600 English-speaking engineers across Latin America and the U.S. Boasting industry-leading customer satisfaction scores, our core focus is the dual success of our clients and our people. We are a values-based organization deeply invested in the growth of our "GAPsters"—providing continuous education, onsite English classes, and cutting-edge training in AI, machine learning, and next-gen technologies to ensure our communities achieve long-term success. Summary We are looking for a Staff Software Engineer with strong React expertise to lead the design and development of scalable, high-performance frontend applications. In this role, you will act as a technical leader and strategic contributor, driving architectural decisions, influencing engineering standards, and ensuring the delivery of robust and maintainable solutions. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to translate business needs into high-quality technical implementations. Beyond technical expertise, this role requires strong communication, proactivity, and ownership. You are expected to anticipate challenges, propose solutions, and actively guide teams toward better outcomes. Additionally, this is an AI-enabled engineering role. You should be comfortable leveraging AI tools (such as ChatGPT, Gemini, or similar) to accelerate development, improve productivity, and enhance decision-making across the development lifecycle. Education Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or a related field. Professional Experience • 8+ years of experience building software applications • 5+ years of experience working with JavaScript frameworks and libraries • 3+ years of hands-on experience with React.js • Proven experience contributing to architecture decisions and technical leadership • Experience working in collaborative, cross-functional environments Key Responsibilities • Lead the design and development of scalable frontend architectures using React • Drive technical decisions, best practices, and engineering standards • Collaborate with product, design, and backend teams to deliver end-to-end solutions • Proactively identify risks, inefficiencies, and opportunities for improvement • Mentor engineers and support their technical and professional growth • Ensure application performance, scalability, and maintainability • Leverage AI tools to accelerate development, debugging, and solution design • Contribute to continuous improvement across development processes and workflows Technical Skills Strong experience in several of the following areas: • Frontend Development: React.js, JavaScript, TypeScript, HTML, CSS • Architecture: Component design, state management, scalable frontend patterns • APIs & Integration: REST, GraphQL, or gRPC • Databases: SQL and data interaction patterns • DevOps & Tools: Git, CI/CD pipelines (GitHub Actions, Jenkins) • Containers & Cloud: Docker, Kubernetes, AWS, Azure, or GCP • Testing & Quality: Unit testing and quality assurance practices • Security & Performance: OWASP, OAuth, caching, optimization techniques • AI-Enabled Development: Practical use of AI tools to enhance productivity and engineering workflows Soft Skills • Advanced English proficiency (written and spoken) • Strong communication skills with the ability to clearly explain technical concepts • High level of proactivity and ownership — anticipates problems and drives solutions • Ability to influence and guide technical decisions across teams • Strong mentoring and coaching capabilities • Excellent time management and prioritization skills • Collaborative mindset with the ability to work across technical and non-technical stakeholders At Growth Acceleration Partners, we're an equal opportunity employer committed to building a diverse and inclusive team. We value everyone's unique background, and we provide equal opportunities regardless of race, color, creed, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, marital status, veteran status or any other personal right protected by law. We foster a culture of belonging and strive to provide a welcoming environment where everyone feels safe to contribute and grow.