Front-End Web Developer

The HEAT Group; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

The Miami HEAT marketing department is seeking an entry-level Front-End Developer with a foundational understanding of Next.js, React, and WordPress. You will maintain HEAT.com and KaseyaCenter.com, ensure ADA compliance, and optimize for AI search visibility.

Responsibilities include daily content updates, performance testing, SEO improvements, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to implement new layouts and reusable components.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in CS or related field.
• Experience with routine website maintenance and frontend development support.
• Content management proficiency for sports or live events.
• Strong understanding of WordPress CMS and HTML5/CSS3.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily content updates and maintain site accuracy across HEAT.com and KaseyaCenter.com.
• Implement metadata and schema markup for AI search visibility and GEO.
• Audit pages for ADA accessibility compliance and overall accessibility standards.
• Test and debug site code, monitor performance, and ensure responsive behavior on mobile and desktop.
• Collaborate with marketing teams and assist Web Manager/Developer with new layouts and reusable components.

Skills

Front-end development

WordPress CMS

Next.js

React

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Next.js

SWR

Job description

The Miami HEAT marketing department is hiring an entry-level Front-End Developer with a foundational understanding of Next.js, React, and WordPress. This role primarily focuses on day-to-day website maintenance, content management, and ongoing site optimization. In this role, you will be responsible for keeping HEAT.com and KaseyaCenter.com accurate, performant, ADA-compliant, and optimized for modern AI search engines.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: The following are examples of the various functions required. The job requirements are not limited to the items on this list:

• Routine Maintenance & Content Updates: Perform daily content updates, publish new content and events, refresh landing page assets, and maintain site accuracy across HEAT.com and KaseyaCenter.com.
• AI Search & SEO Visibility: Implement and maintain technical metadata, schema markup, and content structure to optimize website content for AI search visibility and generative answer engines.
• Accessibility Compliance: Continuously monitor and audit web pages to ensure full accessibility and ADA compliance.
• Site Upkeep & Quality Assurance: Test and debug existing site code, monitor web performance, and verify site functionality across mobile and desktop environments.
• Team Collaboration: Work closely with cross-functional marketing teams and handle additional operational responsibilities as directed by the Web Manager/Developer.
• Web Development: Assist the Web Manager/Developer with building reusable code snippets and assembling new webpage layouts or user-facing features as needed.

Desired Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Education and/or Experience

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in Computer Science or a related field, along with experience in routine website maintenance and front-end development support.
• Content Management Proficiency: Hands‑on experience managing digital content and site updates for sports or live events.
• Technical Maintenance & Web Skills:
  • Proficient understanding of WordPress CMS and daily content administration.
  • Working knowledge of web markup (HTML5, CSS3) and utility frameworks like Tailwind CSS.
  • Working knowledge of client‑side scripting and JavaScript frameworks, with an emphasis on React and Next.js client‑side architectures (e.g., client components, client‑side data fetching and state caching with libraries like SWR, URL state management, and interactive UI components)
• SEO & AEO Fundamentals: Foundational understanding of JSON-LD schema implementation, semantic HTML, and Generative Engine Optimization (GEO) / AI Search principles.
• Third-Party Integrations: Familiarity with tracking URL parameter structures and third‑party ticketing platforms.
• Solid grasp of NBA basketball and Miami HEAT franchise history.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender/gender identity, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, pregnancy, genetic information, national origin, citizenship status, veteran status, and any other legally protected status entitled to protection under federal, state, or local anti-discrimination laws. EOE & DFW

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