Contract React Frontend Developer Jobs in Scranton, PA

Good things are happening at Berkshire Hathaway GUARD Insurance Companies—an A+ (Superior) rated, nationwide Property & Casualty insurer backed by Berkshire Hathaway. With supportive leadership, collaborative teams, and opportunities to grow, GUARD is a place where people build meaningful,long‑term careers.

Good Things You Can Count On.

• Hybrid schedule: 2 days remote / 3 in‑office
• Predictable hours (no nights, weekends, or holidays)
• Competitive pay + generous PTO
• Medical, dental & vision starting day one
• 401(k), tuition reimbursement & longevity bonuses

We are seeking a proactive and collaborative Full Stack Developer to join our dynamic, cross-functional Agile team. In this role, you will contribute to the evolution and enhancement of existing subsystems that are critical to our platform’s success. You’ll work closely with product owners, QA engineers, and other developers to deliver high-impact solutions that align with sprint objectives and broader business goals.

Responsibilities:

• Contribute to and help document GUARD's cloud-first development strategy and best practices for full-stack applications.
• Design and build scalable, maintainable, and reusable front-end and back-end components using .NET, Azure, and modern JavaScript frameworks.
• Develop and maintain RESTful APIs and integrate them with front-end applications.
• Write clean, testable, secure, and efficient code that follows modern development standards.
• Monitor application performance and usage metrics to identify and resolve issues proactively.
• Collaborate with UI/UX designers to create accessible and responsive user interfaces.
• Ensure seamless integration between front-end and back-end services, optimizing data flow and performance.
• Create and maintain technical documentation for internal and external stakeholders.
• Design and automate unit, integration, and end-to-end tests.
• Partner with business stakeholders to ensure solutions meet organizational goals.

• A degree in Computer Science or related field, or equivalent practical experience. Master's degree preferred.
• 5+ years of experience in software development, including 3+ years with C# and .NET for back-end development.
• 3+ years of experience building modern front-end applications using frameworks like React, Angular, or Vue.js.
• Strong understanding of HTTP, REST, and OpenAPI.
• Experience with Azure services such as Functions, API Management, and Azure SQL.
• Proficiency in HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and TypeScript.
• Familiarity with OAuth 2.0 and OpenID Connect for authentication and security.
• Understanding of API security risks and hardening techniques.
• Experience querying large datasets using SQL; Familiarity with NoSQL databases is a plus.
• Proficiency with Git and collaborative version control workflows.
• Experience with automated testing frameworks for both front-end and back-end.
• Ability to apply common design patterns to structure scalable solutions.
• Strong communication skills and a collaborative mindset.
• Familiarity with Agile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban) is a plus.

Salary Range $77,762.70 - $180,082.10 + bonus

In accordance with applicable pay transparency laws, this range represents a good‑faith estimate. Final compensation will be determined based on factors such as experience, credentials, geographic location, and other consideration­s permitted by law.

This role may be based out of any of our office locations, including:

Parsippany, NJ; Conshohocken, PA; Wilkes‑Barre, PA; Alpharetta, GA

Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. without current or future sponsorship.