Job Description
Southern New Hampshire University is a team of innovators. World changers. Individuals who believe in
progress with purpose. Since 1932, our people-centered strategy has defined us – and helped us grow a team that now serves over 180,000
learners worldwide.
Our mission to transform lives is made possible by talented people who bring diverse industry experience,
backgrounds and skills to the university. And today, we’re ready to expand our reach. All we need is you.
This position will
be partially based in the following office location:
Manchester, NH
For hybrid roles, employees must be able to commute to
Manchester, NH on a regular basis.
The opportunity
The Senior Web FE Developer reports to the Director of Web
Development. You will be a leader and technical expert in SNHU’s web development programs. You will improve the design and implementation of
web applications that define our digital presence. Your understanding of front-end technologies will help achieve SNHU’s strategic goals and
ensure our web solutions remain at the forefront of innovation. This role will be hybrid #LI-Hybrid, requiring occasional travel to our
Manchester, NH office.
What you’ll do:
- Build responsive, mobile-first web controls and components that
meet usability and accessibility web best practices. - Develop and implement custom CSS configurations using Tailwind CSS and
Bootstrap. - Build modular and scalable web components using TypeScript and JavaScript within a UI Library that integrates with
Storybook. - Develop and implement dynamic UI components using React and Next.js, ensuring efficient state management and component
reusability. - Build headless web applications applying a data tier, using REST or GraphQL
- Assess and remedy performance
issues. - Implement UI, SEO, accessibility, usability, and performance best practices with equal importance.
- Develop detailed
technical specifications - Provide technical mentorship and guidance to a team of developers, nurturing their growth, skill
development, and overall effectiveness. - Participate in code reviews, offering constructive feedback to ensure code quality,
maintainability, and adherence to coding standards. - Foster a culture of collaboration, knowledge sharing, and learning within the
development team. - Partner with the UXD team to translate design concepts into functional and visually appealing front-end
implementations. - Communicate updates and resolutions with product owners, team leads, QA, project managers, and internal partners to
facilitate accurate, deliverables - Stay at the forefront of industry trends and latest technologies, evaluating their applicability
to our projects and long-term goals. - Implement testing strategies and observability processes to ensure reliable web
applications. - Use performance optimization techniques and tools to achieve fast load times, responsiveness, and a positive user
experience, being mindful of SEO principles and practices. - Contribute to the technical strategy of the organization, advocating for
using new technologies and methodologies. - Communicate technical concepts to all partners, ensuring understanding.
We would like to see:
- 5+ years of proficiency in front-end technologies, including HTML, CSS, JavaScript,
and TypeScript. - Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field
- 3+ years of developing
specifically with React and Next.js - 3+ years of experience incorporating Async, Promises.
- Unit Testing
- Experience
optimizing the Request Waterfall - Demonstrate understanding of Data Structures and Algorithms
- Experience developing Headless
web applications using a data tier using one or both of REST or GraphQL - Experience working with a team of engineers developing
against a singular codebase using build and deploy automation. - Experience with modern front-end build tools and workflows (e.g.,
Node, npm/yarn, Webpack, Vite) - Experience with version control systems (e.g., Git) and CI/CD pipelines.
- Working knowledge of
Web browsers (Edge, Firefox, Chrome, Safari), Windows, iOS
We believe real innovation comes from inclusion – where different
experiences, perspectives and talents are celebrated. So if you’re wondering whether SNHU is right for you, take the leap and apply. You
might be just the person we’re looking for.
Compensation
The annual pay range for this position is $100,560.00 –
$160,926.00. Actual offer will be based on skills, qualifications, experience and internal equity, in addition to relevant business
considerations. We expect this position to be hired in the following target hiring range $111,119.00 – $150,338.00.
Exceptional
benefits (because you’re exceptional)
You’re the whole package. Your benefits should be, too. As a full-time employee at
SNHU, you’ll get:
-
High-quality, low-deductible medical insurance
-
Low to no-cost dental and vision
plans -
5 weeks of paid time off (plus almost a dozen paid holidays)
-
Employer-funded
retirement -
Free tuition program
-
Parental leave
-
Mental health and wellbeing
resources