Front End Web Developer

Job Title: Front End Web Developer

Location: Hybrid in Austin or Dallas, TX onsite 4 x weekly

Duration: 18 Months

Job Description:

As a NextJS web developer (experience engineer), you will play an integral role within Client's in-house agency, Creative Center (C2), contributing to and executing on our marketing and business partners' vision. You will help ensure high-quality digital experiences for our consumers, collaborate on the strategic direction of digital marketing, and deliver best-in-class customer experiences that support Client's broader business goals.

THINGS AND ABILITIES YOU HAVE:

More than anything else, you are a curious web engineer with the ability to think through problems from both a technical and user experience perspective. You enjoy learning new technologies, collaborating with others, and turning business and design requirements into intuitive digital experiences.

You bring a strong foundation in front-end development, including HTML, CSS, JavaScript, React, and modern web development principles. You are passionate about building accessible, responsive, and maintainable applications, continuously improving your skills, and following client engineering standards and best practices.

* Lifelong learning mindset and ability to grasp complex technical concepts

* Strong analytical skills to translate business and system requirements into technical solutions

* Excellent problem solving and troubleshooting abilities

* Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain complex topics in business terms

* Confidence interfacing with business partners at various levels

* Ability to manage high priority initiatives and deadlines

* Self starter mentality with strong diligence

* Respectful collaboration and awareness of how communication impacts others

Responsibilities include:

* Develop and maintain enterprise web experiences using NextJS, React, TypeScript, and Sanity CMS

* Build reusable, scalable, and maintainable UI components that support Client's digital design system

* Translate UX and visual designs into responsive, accessible, and performant web experiences

* Partner with designers, content authors, business analysts, and engineers to deliver high-quality digital experiences

* Configure and support content models, schemas, and within Sanity CMS

* Develop integrations with APIs and dynamic content sources to power personalized customer experiences

* Optimize websites for performance, accessibility, SEO, and responsive behavior across devices and browsers

* Participate in code reviews, technical discussions, and Agile team ceremonies

* Troubleshoot and resolve application defects, styling issues, content rendering issues, and performance concerns

* Follow established development standards, testing practices, accessibility requirements, and governance processes

* Create and maintain technical documentation, implementation guidance, and support materials

* Continuously learn emerging technologies and contribute ideas that improve team effectiveness and digital experiences

* Collaborate across Marketing, Creative Center (C2), MarTech, and Engineering teams to deliver integrated solutions

WHAT YOU HAVE

Technical Experience:

* Proficient, hands on experience building modern web applications using React and/or NextJS

* Experience developing reusable components and maintainable front-end code

* Experience integrating Sanity or other headless CMS to populate frontend environments

* Familiarity with TypeScript and modern JavaScript development patterns

* Understanding of accessibility standards (WCAG) and semantic HTML practices

* Basic understanding of headless CMS platforms and content-driven web architectures

* Exposure to API integrations using REST and/or GraphQL

* Experience using Git for source control and collaborative development workflows

* Familiarity with debugging tools, browser developer tools, and troubleshooting techniques

* Understanding of web performance fundamentals and optimization best practices

* Experience working within Agile delivery teams

Preferred/Differentiating Experience:

* 3+ years' experience with ReactJS and NextJS

* Experience working with Sanity CMS, including content modeling, schemas, Studio configuration, or GROQ queries

* Experience building applications with TypeScript

* Experience with Tailwind CSS and component-based design systems

* Familiarity with reusable pattern libraries and enterprise design systems

* Familiarity with Jira, Confluence, Mabl, Jest/Vitest, or similar development and testing tools

* Experience working in regulated industries such as financial services

* Demonstrated passion for learning new technologies and modern web development practices

VALUES WE FOLLOW AND REQUIRE.

* CURIOSITY: Champion curiosity over consensus. What's the real problem? Push past "safe," dig deep, and solve problems with creativity and insight. Ask, explore, and discover. Stay flexible and curious as you go.

* COURAGE: Challenge the status quo (when it's the right thing to do). Turning problems into progress takes bravery and empathy. Ask the tough questions. See through clients' eyes. Make the experience better. And know you're supported, empowered, and accountable.

* UNITY: A win for one is a win for all. There is no "us versus them." Work together with mutual respect and trust. Appreciate each other's differences and build on each other's strengths. A unified front builds a unified brand.

* IMPACT: We make a difference in people's lives. When we know our clients as deeply as we should, our work builds trust and creates meaningful brand experiences. Take Client's purpose to heart and understand our role in delivering on it.