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React Web Development Jobs in Chicago, IL (NOW HIRING)

Principal React Engineer

Chicago, IL ยท On-site

$139K - $186K/yr

Principal React Engineer is responsible for developing ReactJs web-based software solutions, mentor front-end developers and keep coding standards up to date. This development will occur in an Agile ...

Senior Front End Developer

Evanston, IL

$110K - $144K/yr

Requirements * 3+ years' experience with React as a web application developer * Web development experience required * Strong ReactJs and Redux experience * Strong expertise consuming RESTful APIs

Platform Software Engineer

Oak Brook, IL ยท On-site

$160K - $170K/yr

Web Development: Contribute to full-stack web application development using Python (FastAPI) for backend services and React for frontend interfaces that support platform operations and tooling.

Web Development: Contribute to full-stack web application development using Python (FastAPI) for backend services and React for frontend interfaces that support platform operations and tooling.

Web Development: Contribute to full-stack web application development using Python (FastAPI) for backend services and React for frontend interfaces that support platform operations and tooling.

Web Development: Contribute to full-stack web application development using Python (FastAPI) for backend services and React for frontend interfaces that support platform operations and tooling.

... React and Node.js. Ability to explain callback functions, scope and hoisting, and the event loop while preparing students for web development careers and full-stack engineering coursework.

JavaScript Tutor

Wheaton, IL ยท Remote

$40/hr

... React and Node.js. Ability to explain callback functions, scope and hoisting, and the event loop while preparing students for web development careers and full-stack engineering coursework.

JavaScript Tutor

Schaumburg, IL ยท Remote

$40/hr

... React and Node.js. Ability to explain callback functions, scope and hoisting, and the event loop while preparing students for web development careers and full-stack engineering coursework.

JavaScript Tutor

Evanston, IL ยท Remote

$40/hr

... React and Node.js. Ability to explain callback functions, scope and hoisting, and the event loop while preparing students for web development careers and full-stack engineering coursework.

We are seeking a highly skilled Python & React Full Stack Developer with strong hands-on experience in Python, React, REST APIs, and modern web application development. The ideal candidate will be ...

JavaScript Tutor

Chicago, IL ยท Remote

$40/hr

... React and Node.js. Ability to explain callback functions, scope and hoisting, and the event loop while preparing students for web development careers and full-stack engineering coursework.

JavaScript Tutor

Oak Lawn, IL ยท Remote

$40/hr

... React and Node.js. Ability to explain callback functions, scope and hoisting, and the event loop while preparing students for web development careers and full-stack engineering coursework.

... React and Node.js. Ability to explain callback functions, scope and hoisting, and the event loop while preparing students for web development careers and full-stack engineering coursework.

JavaScript Tutor

Skokie, IL ยท Remote

$40/hr

... React and Node.js. Ability to explain callback functions, scope and hoisting, and the event loop while preparing students for web development careers and full-stack engineering coursework.

... React and Node.js. Ability to explain callback functions, scope and hoisting, and the event loop while preparing students for web development careers and full-stack engineering coursework.

JavaScript Tutor

Naperville, IL ยท Remote

$40/hr

... React and Node.js. Ability to explain callback functions, scope and hoisting, and the event loop while preparing students for web development careers and full-stack engineering coursework.

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How much do react web development jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 12, 2026, the average yearly pay for react web development in Chicago, IL is $119,221.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $108,700.00 and $130,800.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between React Web Development vs Front-End Developer?

AspectReact Web DevelopmentFront-End Developer
Required SkillsProficiency in React, JavaScript, HTML, CSSHTML, CSS, JavaScript, frameworks like React, Angular, or Vue
Work EnvironmentBuilding user interfaces with React in web projectsDeveloping and maintaining the front-end of websites and applications
Industry UsagePrimarily in web development companies, tech startupsAcross various industries including tech, e-commerce, media
CertificationsReact certifications, JavaScript coursesFront-End development courses, HTML/CSS certifications

React Web Development focuses specifically on building user interfaces using React, while Front-End Developer encompasses a broader skill set including multiple frameworks and technologies for creating website front-ends. Both roles often overlap, but React Web Development is more specialized in React-based projects.

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Infographic showing various React Web Development job openings in Chicago, IL as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 78% Full Time, 18% Part Time, 2% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 86% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 11% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $119,221 per year, or $57.3 per hour.

Principal React Engineer

Chicago, IL โ€ข On-site

Anagh Technologies, Inc.
IT Servicesย โ€ขย 11 - 50 employees

$139K - $186K/yr

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Re-posted 10 days ago


Job description

Principal React Engineer,
Location - Remote-- Chicago, IL
Contract.
15+ years Experience
Principal React Engineer. You will be a part of building the next generation of web-apps applications for patent and trademark services.
Principal React Engineer is responsible for developing ReactJs web-based software solutions, mentor front-end developers and keep coding standards up to date.
This development will occur in an Agile environment, typically in fixed-length sprints (Scrum methodology), with regular interactions with Product Owners and other team members.
Position Responsibilities/Duties:
  • Mentor and support other frontend developers through code reviews and continuous feedback
  • Take initiative to research new technologies and to understand the current state of the frontend community
  • Share and document knowledge and best practices
  • Design, develop, document, test, and debug new software systems
  • Serve as technical expert on development projects
  • Analyze code to find causes of errors and revise programs as needed
  • Participate in software design meetings and analyze user needs to determine technical requirements
  • Provide development expertise to team members
  • Mentoring of Junior Engineers

Required Skills and Abilities:
  • 5 to 10 years of Frontend Web experience building web applications
  • 5+ years of experience with React/Redux, webpack and Node.js
  • Have written gorgeous production level front-end code using best practices in JavaScript ES6+, CSS via SASS or LESS, and semantic HTML (Typescript is a plus)
  • Strong expertise consuming RESTful APIs
  • Modern knowledge of front-end performance
  • Proficient in UI/UX design principles.
  • Strong grasp of software design patterns and fundamental principles
  • Proficient understanding of architecture in complex, large-scale applications
  • Evidenced technical leadership within a web application development team
  • Browser testing and debugging
  • Cross-browser compatibility issues and ways to work around them
  • Layout aesthetics, responsive design

Qualifications:
  • 5 last years dedicated exclusively to React.
  • Experience with a wide variety of open-source technologies and tools
  • Fluent English & superb communication skills (written and oral)
  • Maximum 2 jobs in the last 5 years
  • Bachelor's degree in computer science or computer/software engineering