Frontend Engineer at Courthouse News Service

Feedinkoo; United States; Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Feedinkoo is looking for a Front End Engineer to join our Technology Team. You will play a crucial role in shaping the user experience across our platforms using technologies such as React.js, Redux Toolkit, and WordPress. Your work will directly impact the usability and performance of our digital products.

The ideal candidate has 4+ years of web development experience and a solid understanding of responsive design. Candidates authorized to work in the US can work on-site in Pasadena or remotely.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of professional experience building web applications using React.js and modern JavaScript (ES6+).
• Proficiency in HTML5, CSS3, SASS/SCSS, and mobile-first responsive design.
• Experience integrating with RESTful APIs and working in component-driven front-end environments.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain modern, responsive, and accessible front-end applications using React.js.
• Integrate with and build RESTful APIs, including custom WordPress APIs.
• Collaborate with product designers to translate high-fidelity designs into UI components.

Skills

React.js

JavaScript (ES6+)

HTML5

CSS3

SASS/SCSS

WordPress

RESTful APIs

Git

Agile methodologies

Problem-solving

Tools

Azure Functions

Firebase

Postman

Swagger

React Query

Job description

Job Brief

At Courthouse News, we’re dedicated to delivering timely, insightful, and accessible legal news through innovative technology. As a Front End Engineer on our Technology Team, you’ll help shape the user experience across our public-facing platforms and internal tools. Your work will directly impact the accessibility, usability, and performance of the digital products relied on by our readers, subscribers, and users.

In This Position, You’ll Have The Opportunity To

• Drive the look, feel, and usability of impactful legal tech products.
• Work with modern front-end tools including React 18+, Redux Toolkit, Storybook, and SASS, as well as CMS technologies like WordPress (Gutenberg, Divi) and headless frameworks.
• Contribute to a culture of innovation, continuous improvement, and user empathy.

Key Responsibilities

• Build and maintain modern, responsive, and accessible front-end applications using React.js, Redux Toolkit, and React Router.
• Develop and customize CMS front ends using WordPress, including Divi Builder, Gutenberg, and custom plugins.
• Integrate with and build RESTful APIs, including custom WordPress APIs and headless CMS implementations.
• Collaborate with product designers and stakeholders to translate high-fidelity designs into well-crafted UI components.
• Participate in Agile workflows, including sprint planning, retrospectives, and backlog refinement.
• Use tools like React Query for data fetching and SASS/SCSS for styling.
• Work with Azure Functions and Firebase Cloud Messaging where front-end integrations require serverless support.
• Contribute to and document component libraries with Storybook.
• Conduct rigorous quality assurance testing and troubleshoot complex technical issues, including writing and maintaining UI tests with Ghost Inspector or similar tools.
• Use Swagger and Postman to test and document API integrations.
• Manage and collaborate through Git and Azure DevOps.
• Create and maintain comprehensive technical documentation to support development and cross-team collaboration.
• Uphold and promote best practices for coding standards, testing, and deployment.

Required Skills & Experience

• 4+ years of professional experience building web applications using React.js and modern JavaScript (ES6+).
• Proficiency in HTML5, CSS3, SASS/SCSS, and mobile-first responsive design.
• Experience integrating with RESTful APIs and working in component-driven front-end environments.
• Familiarity with CMS platforms, particularly WordPress, including experience with themes, builders (Divi), and custom plugin development.
• Experience with Git-based version control and Agile workflows.
• Solid understanding of software development lifecycle and Agile methodologies.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills, with a collaborative approach.
• A mindset focused on growth, continuous learning, and innovation.

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with KendoUI React, Redux Toolkit, and React Query.
• Experience with custom WordPress development, headless CMS architectures, and Hugo.
• Exposure to cloud services including Azure Functions, Azure DevOps, and Firebase.
• Proficiency with API tools like Swagger, Postman, and transactional email platforms like SendGrid.
• Familiarity with front-end testing frameworks and component development tools (e.g., Ghost Inspector, Storybook).
• Exposure to MySQL, Node.js, and Elasticsearch in a collaborative team environment.
• Hands‑on experience with analytics tools (e.g., FullStory, Heap, Datadog).
• Exposure to help desk software such as Zendesk or Freshdesk.

We are seeking candidates who are authorized to work in the United States and currently reside in the US. While we prefer candidates who can work onsite in our Pasadena, California office several days a week, remote work arrangements will also be considered.