Frontend Developer - React / Tailwind CSS / Astro / Lavarel

We're a fast-moving company with a strong in-house backend team looking to add a dedicated frontend developer on a retainer basis. This is not a one-off gig, we need someone available, responsive, and able to execute quickly when projects move. We're expanding our dev capacity and want to bring on someone who is hands-on, communicative, and fully present on every project they take on. Direct collaboration with our internal team is essential, we move fast and need someone who moves with us. WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING: Working directly alongside our in-house backend developers, design team, and marketing team to build and maintain web interfaces, implement designs, and ship features quickly. You'll own the frontend layer completely. WHAT WE NEED YOU TO KNOW COLD: - Tailwind CSS — this is non-negotiable, it's our primary styling approach - React and TypeScript — you should be writing this daily - Laravel — familiarity required, it's a core part of our backend stack - Astro — familiarity expected, you'll encounter it in our stack - Clean, responsive UI implementation with an eye for detail WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR: - Someone who writes their own code and takes full ownership of their work - Strong availability during US business hours - Fast turnaround without cutting corners - Clear, proactive communication throughout every project TO APPLY, PLEASE INCLUDE: - Your portfolio or GitHub link - 2–3 examples of projects built with Tailwind + React - A short note on your availability and how you handle tight deadlines