Frontend Engineer (React, CMS)

Wiraa; Pasadena (CA); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the technology sector is seeking a Front End Engineer for their Pasadena office. The ideal candidate will work on developing responsive, modern applications using React.js and WordPress. This role requires collaboration with cross-functional teams to enhance user experience while adhering to best practices in coding, testing, and deployment.

Benefits

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Disability insurance

Pension plan

Qualifications

• Strong proficiency in mobile-first responsive design.
• Experience with Git-based version control.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain modern, responsive front-end applications using React.js.
• Integrate with RESTful APIs and collaborate with teams for UI components.
• Participate in Agile workflows, including sprint planning.

Skills

HTML5

CSS3

SASS/SCSS

Responsive Design

React.js

RESTful APIs

WordPress

Agile Development

Tools

Azure DevOps

Postman

Swagger

Ghost Inspector

Storybook

Job description

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Courthouse News Service is committed to delivering timely, insightful, and accessible legal news through innovative technology. Our mission is to provide legal professionals, subscribers, and the public with accurate and reliable information via cutting-edge digital platforms.

About The Role

We are seeking a Front End Engineer to join our Technology Team. In this role, you will help shape the user experience across both our public-facing platforms and internal tools. Your work will directly influence the accessibility, usability, and performance of our digital products. You will collaborate closely with product managers and back-end engineers to build responsive, efficient, and intuitive front-end solutions.

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 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 such as sprint planning, retrospectives, and backlog refinement.
• Use React Query for data fetching and SASS/SCSS for styling.
• Work with Azure Functions and Firebase Cloud Messaging for serverless front-end integrations.
• Contribute to and document component libraries using Storybook.
• Conduct quality assurance testing and troubleshoot technical issues, writing and maintaining UI tests with tools like Ghost Inspector.
• Use Swagger and Postman for API testing and documentation.
• Manage source code and workflows using Git and Azure DevOps.
• Maintain comprehensive technical documentation to support development and collaboration.
• Promote best practices for coding standards, testing, and deployment.

Qualifications

• Strong 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, especially WordPress, including themes, builders (Divi), and custom plugin development.
• Experience with Git-based version control and Agile development methodologies.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills with a collaborative mindset.
• Growth-oriented, with a focus on continuous learning and innovation.

Preferred Qualifications

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

Work Location

Candidates must be authorized to work and currently reside in the United States. While we prefer onsite work several days a week at our Pasadena, California office, we are open to remote work arrangements.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Courthouse News Service is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to fostering diversity and inclusion. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, veteran status, or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Associate

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Information Technology

• Industries

  Technology, Information and Internet

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