Sr. Front-End Developer

EBSCO Information Services; United States; Remote; USD 110,000 - 158,000; Full time

Job summary

EBSCO Information Services is seeking a senior front-end developer to enhance their UI architecture. This remote role involves building scalable applications with React and Next.js, optimizing performance, and mentoring other developers. Join the Front-End Engineering team to contribute to impactful projects.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of front-end development experience including React and Next.js.
• Proficient in JavaScript and TypeScript in production environments.
• Experience with accessible applications and frontend test automation.

Responsibilities

• Build complex, reusable interfaces using React and Next.js.
• Integrate REST and GraphQL APIs including auth flows.
• Audit and improve application accessibility.

Skills

React

Next.js

JavaScript

TypeScript

Accessibility

Performance optimization

Education

Bachelor's degree in computer science or related field

Tools

CI/CD workflows

Playwright

Job description

EBSCO Information Services (EBSCO) delivers a fully optimized research experience, seamlessly integrated with a powerful discovery platform to support the information needs and maximize the research experience of our end-users. Headquartered in Ipswich, MA, EBSCO employs more than 2,700 people worldwide, with most embracing hybrid or remote work models. As an AI-enabled service leader, we thrive on innovation, forward-thinking strategies, and the dedication of our exceptional team. At EBSCO, we’re driven to inspire, empower and support research. Our mission is to transform lives by providing reliable and relevant information — when, where and how people need it. We’re seeking dynamic, creative individuals whose diverse perspectives will help us achieve this global, inclusive mission. Join us to help make an impact.

Your Opportunity

We’re hiring a senior front-end developer to help shape and scale our UI architecture using modern JavaScript tools. You’ll build fast, accessible, and maintainable applications using Next.js, lead improvements to our design system, and drive front-end performance.

This remote position is U.S.-based only (excluding U.S. territories).

What You'll Do

• Build complex, reusable interfaces using React and Next.js
• Integrate REST and GraphQL APIs, including auth flows and edge case handling
• Audit and improve accessibility using tools like axe-core and keyboard testing
• Optimize frontend performance with lazy loading and Lighthouse auditing
• Maintain and expand test coverage using Playwright or an alternative
• Contribute to shared design systems and token-based styling
• Collaborate with design and product to implement user-focused features
• Mentor developers and guide architectural decisions

Your Team:

You will be welcomed as a member of the Front-End Engineering team, part of the broader Product & Technology organization. Our team operates fully remote with strong support systems in place, such as mentorship, documentation, and async collaboration. You’ll have the autonomy to lead and the resources to deliver meaningful work.

About You

• 7+ years of front-end development experience, including React and Next.js
• Bachelor’s degree in computer science or a related field
• Proficiency in JavaScript and TypeScript in production environments
• Experience delivering performant, accessible applications at scale
• Hands-on experience with CI/CD workflows and frontend test automation

What sets you apart:

• Deep knowledge of WCAG 2.1 AA, Lighthouse, and dev tools for a11y audits
• Experience leading or contributing to component libraries and design systems
• Strong debugging and performance profiling skills
• Ability to lead code reviews and mentor junior engineers
• Familiar with layout patterns, caching strategies, and SSR/ISR tradeoffs
• Insight into UX design and usability testing workflows

Pay Range

USD $110,385.00 - USD $157,695.00 /Yr.