React Front-End Developer

React Front End Developer – Hybrid Indianapolis or Dallas Preferred. Fully remote is an option. 

Your Opportunity:

We are building a new composable commerce platform utilizing MACH principles (Microservices, API First, Cloud, Headless) that will be the future commerce foundation for the Varsity Brands operating divisions. Collaborating with our implementation partner Valtech and focusing initially on BSNSports.com, you will be part of a dynamic team that will support and enhance our newly designed website. Utilizing your experience with React and Next.js, you will play a crucial role in creating and maintaining modern, user-friendly web applications for our clients and users. While we need a candidate that has the requisite experience, we also need a candidate that is a team-player, one that is willing to jump in and help with whatever is needed as we bring this new platform online. Once we launch later this year, we will pivot to supporting and enhancing the platform working through our backlog of projects and tasks as well as planning for Phase II for BSN Sports and bringing Varsity Spirit onto the platform.  

Here's How You Will Make an Immediate Impact:

• Participate in knowledge transfer sessions with our implementation partner to review front end designs and gain familiarity with our front-end components and code. 

• Build new front-end components to support our Marketing content strategy ahead of our go live. 

• Participate in daily stand-ups to keep track of the build progress and code review sessions to validate that the work being done is aligned with Varsity Brands standards. 

• Engage in non-critical path development activities to assist the implementation effort and to gain valuable experience on how to enhance and support the platform post launch. 

• Assist with User Acceptance and Integration Testing through the agile development process and prior to go-live. 

Core Activities: 

• Develop and maintain high-quality, responsive, and user-friendly web interfaces using React.js and Next.js. 

• Collaborate with designers, product managers, and backend developers to implement web designs from Figma, transforming them into functional and visually appealing front-end components. 

• Utilize Next.js for server-side rendering (SSR) and static site generation (SSG) to optimize performance, SEO, and user experience. 

• Integrate with backend APIs and services, including Contentstack to fetch and manage content efficiently and commercetools for ecommerce functionality. 

• Implement state management solutions using tools like Redux or Context API to maintain application states effectively. 

• Work with version control systems like GitHub to manage codebase and collaborate with other developers. 

• Use Storybook to create and maintain a library of reusable UI components, promoting consistency and efficiency in development. 

• Collaborate closely with QA engineers to conduct testing and ensure the quality, stability, and cross-browser compatibility of front-end code. 

• Continuously optimize and improve the user interface and user experience of existing web applications. 

• Optimize web applications for maximum speed and scalability, ensuring excellent performance on various devices and browsers. 

• Champion accessibility standards and best practices to ensure inclusive web experiences for all users. 

• Troubleshoot and resolve front-end issues and bugs to maintain smooth application functionality. 

• Work closely with the design team, providing technical insights and suggestions for user interface improvements. 

• Participate in code reviews and provide constructive feedback to maintain code quality and adherence to coding standards. 

• Actively participate in the Agile development process, attending daily stand-ups, and contributing to sprint planning and retrospectives. 

• Stay up to date with the latest industry trends and best practices in React, Next.js, and related front-end technologies.  

What You Bring to the Table:

• 3-5 years of experience as a Front-End Developer with a strong portfolio highlighting React.js and Next.js projects. 

• Proficiency in HTML, CSS, and JavaScript, with a solid understanding of ES6+ features. 

• In-depth knowledge of React.js and its core principles, with hands-on experience in building complex, interactive UI components. 

• Strong expertise in Next.js, and their advanced features like SSR and SSG. 

• Familiarity with state management libraries like Redux or Context API to handle complex application states. 

• Familiarity with Contentstack or similar headless CMS platforms for content management. 

• Familiarity with commerce tools or similar commerce engines. 

• Familiarity with RESTful APIs and GraphQL and the ability to efficiently consume backend services. 

• Proficiency in using Figma for design collaboration and extracting design assets. 

• Experience with Storybook for building and maintaining UI component libraries. 

• Solid understanding of version control systems, preferably GitHub, and collaborative code management workflows. 

• Knowledge of front-end testing tools and techniques like Jest, Enzyme, or React Testing Library is a plus. 

• Solid understanding of UI/UX design principles and a passion for creating visually appealing and user-friendly interfaces. 

• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail. 

• Ability to work both independently and as part of an agile/scrum team. 

• Excellent communication and collaboration skills to work effectively with cross-functional teams. 

Are you looking to play a vital role on a winning team? Are you looking for more than “just a job,” but a place where you can truly thrive and have your daily contributions make a real difference in someone’s life? At Varsity Brands we’re a growing company where you can lend your skills and talents in support of a greater mission. In return, you get to work with great people on challenging assignments that will accelerate your professional growth.