What are the responsibilities and job description for the Front End Developer position at USA Softball National Office?
USA Softball is seeking a talented Front-End Developer to join our IT team and play a key role in building a cutting-edge digital ecosystem. This platform is designed to transform how players, parents, coaches, umpires, and fans interact with the sport of softball, providing engaging, interactive, and educational experiences.
As part of a collaborative and dynamic team, the Front-End Developer will focus on creating a seamless, mobile-friendly user experience that aligns with our branding and mission. This role offers a unique opportunity to work on an impactful project within the sports industry, with potential for leadership as the team and platform grow.
Reports to: Chief Information Officer
Reports to: Chief Information Officer
Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain the front-end of the Platform, ensuring a seamless, mobile-responsive, and interactive user experience using React.
- Collaborate with the back-end developer to integrate APIs for dynamic content delivery.
- Work closely with graphic designers to implement designs that adhere to USA Softball’s branding guidelines.
- Optimize the platform for speed, performance, and scalability.
- Ensure accessibility (ADA compliance) and cross-browser compatibility.
- Communicate effectively with team members via Microsoft Teams to stay aligned with project goals.
- Troubleshoot and resolve front-end issues promptly.
- Participate in weekly team meetings and provide input on project planning and timelines.
Skills and Experience
Technical Skills:
Technical Skills:
- Expertise in React and strong proficiency in HTML5, CSS3, and JavaScript.
- Experience with responsive design frameworks like Bootstrap or Tailwind CSS.
- Familiarity with version control systems (e.g., Git).
- Understanding of API integration and data fetching using RESTful APIs or GraphQL.
Design and Optimization:
- Knowledge of UI/UX best practices, including interactivity and mobile responsiveness.
- Ability to translate graphic designs into functional web interfaces.
Communication and Teamwork:
- Experience with team collaboration tools like Microsoft Teams.
- Proactive in providing suggestions to improve user experience and system functionality.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Web Development, or a related field (or equivalent professional experience).
- 2 years of experience in front-end development, with a focus on building interactive, user-centric platforms.
- Demonstrated portfolio of responsive and dynamic websites or applications.
- Experience working with APIs and integrating external data sources.
- Familiarity with project management tools (e.g., JIRA) is a plus.
Goals for the Role
- Phase 1 Delivery: Develop the Athlete and Parent portals as part of the MVP, ensuring interactive and mobile-responsive functionality by the targeted launch date.
- Integration: Seamlessly integrate APIs to deliver dynamic content from partners like NCSA, IMG, and others.
- Interactivity: Implement clickable icons, dynamic elements, and engaging features that align with the platform’s goal of being “fun and engaging.”
- Scalability: Write clean, modular code that supports future phases of the project, including premium subscriptions and additional portals for coaches, umpires, and associations.
Benefits:
- Fully paid medical and dental insurance.
- Employer-paid $45,000 life insurance.
- Monthly employer contribution of $275 to an HSA account.
- 13 paid holidays per year.
- 10 vacation days per year.
- 10 sick days per year.
- Flexible work hours from Monday to Friday.
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, gender identity, marital or veteran status, or any other protected class.
Salary : $45,000
