Front-End Engineer

Houston Rockets; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Houston Rockets are looking for a Front-End Engineer to develop, maintain, and enhance user interfaces across web applications. This role focuses on React, Next.js, and UI/UX best practices to create intuitive digital experiences.

The ideal candidate should be proficient in web technologies and work closely with multiple teams to design new features and optimize platforms. A strong grasp of responsive design principles is necessary to succeed in this position.

Qualifications

• Strong proficiency in HTML, CSS, and responsive design principles.
• Experience with CMS platforms for content management.
• Experience working with REST APIs.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop responsive, high-performance web applications.
• Optimize UI workflows for self-service tools.
• Maintain and update customer-facing platforms.

Skills

Front-End Development

React

Next.js

JavaScript/TypeScript

UI/UX Best Practices

Tools

Git

Figma

Adobe XD

Sketch

Job description

General Description

The Front-End Engineer is responsible for developing, maintaining, and enhancing the user interfaces and digital experiences across web applications and platforms. This role requires expertise in React, Next.js, JavaScript/TypeScript, and UI/UX best practices, with a focus on building intuitive and accessible front-end solutions.

The ideal candidate will work closely with the Business Intelligence & Innovation teams to create user-friendly applications and self-service tools. Responsibilities include handling day-to-day updates for websites, designing new features, and optimizing UI workflows for internal and external users.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to

• Front-End Development
• Design and develop responsive, high-performance web applications using React, Next.js, and TypeScript.
• Work with headless CMS platforms (WordPress, Shopify, Contentful) to enable team members to manage digital content.
• Ensure best practices for accessibility, and web performance.
• UI/UX & Design Integration
• Develop and refine user interfaces based on stakeholder requirements and feedback.
• Work closely with the Marketing team to ensure brand consistency and cohesive user experiences.
• Optimize UI workflows for self-service tools that empower non-technical staff.
• Website & CMS Management
• Maintain and update customer-facing platform (ex. Rockets.com and mobile app) as well as internal business tools.
• Implement content management solutions and automate workflows where possible.
• Partner with the Business Intelligence & Innovation team to develop front-end solutions for data-driven applications.
• Work cross-functionally with Marketing to align digital properties with campaigns and business goals.
• Document front-end processes and maintain reusable component libraries.
• Demonstrates Our "One Team" Philosophy
• Passion, Accountability, Customer Focus, and Teamwork

Minimum Qualifications

Software Proficiency Requirements

• Strong proficiency in HTML, CSS, and responsive design principles.
• Experience with CMS platforms (WordPress, Shopify, Contentful) for content management.
• Experience working with REST APIs
• Proficiency in version control (Git) and collaborative development workflows.
• Basic understanding of backend API integration (REST, GraphQL).

Skills and Functionalities

• Experience with server-side rendering (SSR) and static site generation (SSG) in Next.js.
• Familiarity with UI design tools (Figma, Adobe XD, Sketch).
• Knowledge of performance optimization techniques for frontend applications.
• Exposure to headless CMS workflows and API-driven content management.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to create polished, visually appealing interfaces.
• Excellent communication and ability to collaborate across departments.
• Problem-solving mindset with a focus on user experience.

Physical & Mental Requirements

• While performing the duties of the job, the employee is regularly required to stand, sit, walk, use handle or feel, reach, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl, talk and hear.
• The vision requirement includes close vision and ability to adjust focus.
• Nature of position requires mobility and the ability to lift a minimum of 20 pounds.
• Must have ability to adjust to changing work hours and locations as needed.