Senior Web Developer Front End

Southern New Hampshire University is a team of innovators. World changers. Individuals who believe in progress with purpose. Since 1932, our people-centered strategy has defined us - and helped us grow a team that now serves over 180,000 learners worldwide.

Our mission to transform lives is made possible by talented people who bring diverse industry experience, backgrounds and skills to the university. And today, we're ready to expand our reach. All we need is you.

This position will be partially based in the following office location:

For hybrid roles, employees must be able to commute to Manchester, NH on a regular basis.

The opportunity

The Senior Web FE Developer reports to the Director of Web Development. You will be a leader and technical expert in SNHU's web development programs. You will improve the design and implementation of web applications that define our digital presence. Your understanding of front-end technologies will help achieve SNHU's strategic goals and ensuring our web solutions remain at the forefront of innovation. This role will be hybrid #LI-Hybrid

What you'll do:

• Build responsive, mobile-first web controls and components that meet usability and accessibility web best practices.
• Develop and implement custom CSS configurations using Tailwind CSS and Bootstrap
• Build modular and scalable web components using TypeScript and JavaScript.
• Design and implement dynamic UI components using React, ensuring efficient state management and component reusability.
• Build headless web applications applying a data tier, using REST or GraphQL
• Assess and remedy performance issues.
• Implement UI, SEO, accessibility, usability, and performance best practices with equal importance.
• Contribute, develop, and follow detailed technical specifications
• Provide technical mentorship and guidance to a team of developers, nurturing their growth, skill development, and overall effectiveness.
• Participate in code reviews, offering constructive feedback to ensure code quality, maintainability, and adherence to coding standards.
• Foster a culture of collaboration, knowledge sharing, and learning within the development team.
• Partner with the UXD team to translate design concepts into functional and visually appealing front-end implementations.
• Communicate updates and resolutions with product owners, team leads, QA, project managers, and internal partners to facilitate accurate, deliverables
• Stay at the forefront of industry trends and latest technologies, evaluating their applicability to our projects and long-term goals.
• Implement testing strategies and observability processes to ensure reliable, web applications.
• Use performance optimization techniques and tools to achieve fast load times, responsiveness, and a positive user experience, being mindful of SEO principles and practices.
• Contribute to the technical strategy of the organization, advocating for using new technologies and methodologies.
• Communicate technical concepts to both technical and non-technical partners, ensuring understanding.
• Build responsive, mobile-first web controls and components that meet usability and accessibility web standards

We would like to see:

• 5+ years of proficiency in front-end technologies, including HTML, CSS, JavaScript and Typescript, along with expertise in modern front-end frameworks (e.g., React, Angular, Vue.js).
• Academic Degree(s) and/ areas of study: Bachelor's degree preferably in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field
• 7+ years of experience in lieu of degree acceptable
• 3+ years of experience with Node.js
• 3+ years of experience incorporating TAP, Promises.
• Experience with Next.js
• Unit Testing
• Experience optimizing the Request Waterfall
• Demonstrate understanding of Data Structures and Algorithms
• Experience developing Headless web applications using a data tier using one or both of either REST or GraphQL
• Experience working with a team of engineers developing against a singular codebase using build and deploy automation.
• Experience with front-end build automation systems such as Grunt or Gulp.
• Experience with version control systems (e.g., Git) and CI/CD pipelines.
• Working knowledge of Web browsers (Edge, Firefox, Chrome, Safari), Windows, iOS

Additional experience with:

• 7+ years of professional experience in full-stack web development, demonstrating experience successful project delivery.
• Master's degree preferably in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field;
• Understanding of OOP tenets, Design Patterns, SOLID.
• 3+ years of developing specifically with React and Next.js
• Git Command Line
• Experience developing with containerized applications
• Experience with Tailwind or other CSS Frameworks
• Experience building UI libraries integrating with Storybook
• Experience or knowledge of Monorepos
• Experience with A/B testing, and implementing A/B and multivariate tests on landing pages
• Proficiency in Google Tag Manager
• Experience with Tracking campaign activity
• Familiarity with Agile Scrum or Kanban development lifecycles.
• Familiarity with ADA/WCAG standards.

We believe real innovation comes from inclusion - where different experiences, perspectives and talents are celebrated. So if you're wondering whether SNHU is right for you, take the leap and apply. You might be just the person we're looking for.

Compensation

Exceptional benefits (because you're exceptional)

You're the whole package. Your benefits should be, too. As a full-time employee at SNHU, you'll get:

• High-quality, low-deductible medical insurance

• Low to no-cost dental and vision plans

• 5 weeks of paid time off (plus almost a dozen paid holidays)

• Employer-funded retirement

• Free tuition program

• Parental leave

• Mental health and wellbeing resources