The team at SIDEARM provides the technology platform that powers the official websites, mobile apps, statistical integration, live audio and video streaming, and e-commerce platforms of more than 1,600 collegiate athletic partners across the nation.
We’re a passionate mix of technologists, creatives, and strategists that care deeply about the products we create, and the people we create them for. We stand at the intersection of sports and technology, and are constantly innovating and evolving our products to deeply integrate the industries and provide exceptional products for our partners and their fans. Our team embraces a casual and collaborative work environment that moves at a rapid pace, where all team members are deeply involved in the success of our products and services.
We're fortunate enough to be trusted by some of the biggest brands in the industry, including 300 NCAA Division I programs, and over 55 of the 65 Power 5 athletic departments. We are proud that the work we do is experienced by millions of sports fans each year.
Job Summary:
As a Principal Front End Software Engineer, you will play a pivotal role in designing and developing high-performance, responsive web applications. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, including designers, product managers, and backend engineers, to create seamless and engaging user experiences. The ideal candidate has extensive experience in front-end development, a deep understanding of modern web technologies, and a passion for sports.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead the design, development, and implementation of complex web applications and user interfaces.
- Collaborate with product managers, designers, and backend engineers to define and deliver new features and enhancements.
- Ensure the performance, quality, and responsiveness of web applications.
- Develop and enforce best practices and coding standards for front-end development.
- Conduct code reviews and provide mentorship to junior developers.
- Stay up-to-date with the latest industry trends and technologies to ensure our web applications remain at the forefront of innovation.
- Identify and resolve technical challenges and optimize application performance.
- Participate in architectural discussions and contribute to the overall technical strategy.
- Ensure cross-browser compatibility and mobile responsiveness of web applications.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
- Extensive 6+ years of experience in front-end development with a strong portfolio of web applications.
- Proficiency in modern JavaScript frameworks and libraries, such as React/Next, Angular, or Vue.js/Nuxt.
- Strong understanding of HTML5, CSS3, and JavaScript (ES6+).
- Experience with responsive and adaptive design principles.
- Familiarity with RESTful APIs and asynchronous request handling.
- Knowledge of build tools and bundlers, such as Webpack, Babel, or similar.
- Experience with version control systems, such as Git.
- Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
- Strong communication and collaboration skills.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience with server-side rendering and progressive web applications (PWAs).
- Familiarity with front-end performance optimization techniques.
- Knowledge of TypeScript and modern CSS frameworks (e.g., Tailwind CSS).
- Experience with testing frameworks and tools, such as Jest, Storybook, Cypress, or similar.
- Understanding of SEO principles and best practices.
- Experience leading or mentoring a team of developers.
Pay Transparency
The approximate base pay range for this position is $135,000 to $150,000. Please note that the pay range provided is a good faith estimate for the position at the time of posting. Individuals may also be eligible for an annual discretionary bonus and/or sales compensation. Actual compensation may vary based on factors including but not limited to job-related knowledge, skills, and experience as well as geographic location.
Learfield offers a full spectrum of benefits for eligible employees including Medical, Dental, Vision, Health Savings Account, Life Insurance, Disability and Other Insurance Plans, Flexible Paid Time Off (including Parental Leave), Paid Holidays, 401(k), and Short/Long Term Disability.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status. Learfield is an Equal Opportunity Employer: Female / Minority / Disability / Protected Veteran / Sexual Orientation / Gender Identity.
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What We Do
SIDEARM Sports is the perfect blend of sports junkies and technology geeks.
Most offices are filled with employees that excitedly talk about the big play in the game from the night before, and ours is no different. While we discuss the game, however, we also write the software that distributes that same news across the internet, calculates the statistics for the game, and archives the video clips so that fans that missed it can watch it later. SIDEARM Sports is the company that makes it possible for collegiate sports fans to follow their favorite teams no matter if they are across town, across the country, or across the world. If you ask us, we have the best job in the world!
Athletic Communications has two distinct pieces: distribution and consumption. Since its inception in 1996, SIDEARM Sports has focused its efforts on both sides of the equation. Our goal is to help the athletic communications professional get their job done quicker and more efficiently, while also ensuring that fans will be able to watch their favorite team score a winning goal from halfway across the country. We strive daily to ensure that each of these processes is the best they can be for all those involved.
The SIDEARM Staff is comprised of nearly eighty designers, developers, project managers, and customer support members, many of whom worked in college athletics before coming to SIDEARM. Our collective experience working with athletics is what drives us to innovate and improve the processes that currently exist, by using the latest advancements in web-based technology.
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