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Freelance Remote Frontend Developer Jobs in Chicago, IL

VIVA USA INC

Front End Developer

Chicago, IL · On-site +1

$107K - $124K/yr

Remote Description: Senior Front End Developer (Marketing) The client is seeking a highly experienced Senior Front End Developer (Marketing) to support the modernization and continuous enhancement of ...

Catylist

Java/Web Developer

Chicago, IL · On-site +1

Adding and refining front-end features (JSP, JavaScript, JQuery, HTML5) * If you're into it ... Consulting/freelance is not your bag. You prefer to maintain and improve the products you've built ...

Allied

Senior Software Engineer - Backend

Chicago, IL · On-site +1

$120K - $150K/yr

Collaborate with front-end engineers, product partners, and other stakeholders to ensure backend ... Remote Here at Allied, we believe that great talent can thrive from anywhere. Our remote friendly ...

Performacentric

Full Stack Developer

Chicago, IL · On-site +1

Remote (Preferred: Philippines, Latin America, or North America) Employment Type: Full-Time / ... Key Responsibilities Frontend Development * Design and develop responsive web applications using ...

Orvixengr

Full Stack Developer

Chicago, IL · Remote

$35 - $65/hr

Build intuitive, visually appealing, and responsive user interfaces using modern front-end ... Remote Schedule: * Monday to Friday Benefits: * 401(k) matching * Dental insurance * Health ...

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How much do freelance remote frontend developer jobs pay per year?

As of Jul 27, 2026, the average yearly pay for freelance remote frontend developer in Chicago, IL is $113,741.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $107,100.00 and $124,600.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Freelance Remote Frontend Developer vs Freelance Remote Backend Developer?

AspectFreelance Remote Frontend DeveloperFreelance Remote Backend Developer
SkillsHTML, CSS, JavaScript, frameworks like React or AngularServer-side languages like Python, Ruby, PHP, Node.js
Work EnvironmentRemote, project-based, client-focusedRemote, project-based, client-focused
CertificationsWeb development certifications, portfolioBackend development certifications, portfolio
Industry UsageWeb design agencies, startups, tech companiesWeb services, SaaS companies, tech firms

Both roles are freelance, remote, and project-based, requiring technical skills and portfolios. The main difference lies in their technical focus: frontend developers handle user interfaces and client-side code, while backend developers work on server-side logic and databases. Your choice depends on your expertise and career goals within web development.

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Front End Developer

Front End Developer

VIVA USA INC

Chicago, IL • On-site, Remote

$107K - $124K/yr

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Posted 10 days ago

Job description

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Description:
Senior Front End Developer (Marketing)
The client is seeking a highly experienced Senior Front End Developer (Marketing) to support the modernization and continuous enhancement of the District's public-facing digital experience. The successful candidate will work within the Optimizely (formerly Episerver) Digital Experience Platform, partnering with the client technical teams to build responsive, accessible, secure, and scalable web solutions. The role will develop reusable components, optimize existing applications, implement best practices, and support the delivery of enterprise digital initiatives.
Key Responsibilities
Design, develop, and maintain custom templates, components, and themeable blocks within the Optimizely Digital Experience Platform.
Develop responsive user interfaces using React, JavaScript, HTML5, CSS3, SASS, Webpack, and related front-end technologies.
Analyze, troubleshoot, refactor, and optimize existing applications for performance, accessibility, and maintainability.
Collaborate with UX designers, business analysts, content authors, and developers to translate business requirements into technical solutions.
Participate in Agile planning, sprint ceremonies, code reviews, and release management using Azure DevOps.
Implement CI/CD best practices and support automated testing.
Ensure compliance with the client coding standards, accessibility (WCAG), security, and enterprise architecture guidelines.
Produce technical documentation and provide knowledge transfer to the client staff.
Provide technical leadership and front-end development best practices.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or equivalent experience.
Minimum five (5) years of professional front-end development experience.
Experience developing solutions using Optimizely/Episerver Digital Experience Platform.
Strong expertise in React, JavaScript, HTML5, CSS3, SASS, Microsoft Azure, and Azure DevOps.
Working knowledge of C#, ASP.NET MVC (Razor), SQL Server, Continuous Integration, and automated testing.
Excellent analytical, debugging, communication, and documentation skills.
Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively within Agile teams.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience supporting public sector or K-12 organizations.
Experience with SEO optimization, web accessibility (WCAG 2.2), and performance tuning.
Experience integrating analytics and digital marketing technologies.
Experience mentoring developers and contributing to application architecture.
Notes:
The expected works hours are -30-40 hours a week (9 am to 5pm, CST preferred, but flexible), fully remote, with secure access to the client
VIVA is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants have an equal opportunity for placement, and all employees have an equal opportunity to develop on the job. This means that VIVA will not discriminate against any employee or qualified applicant on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status

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