POSITION SUMMARY:
We are seeking aPrincipal React Developer (eCommerce Front-End Platform)to join our growing team and lead the development of modern, scalable, and high-performing front-end applications for our eCommerce platform. This role serves as a hands-on technical leader, driving complex engineering initiatives, influencing architectural decisions, and partnering with cross-functional teams to deliver exceptional digital customer experiences.
The Principal React Developer works closely with stakeholders to understand business requirements andtranslatesthem into robust, scalable front-end solutions. This roleis responsible foradvancing platform capabilities, driving modernization,optimizingperformance, and mentoring engineering teams whileremainingdeeply involved in design and development.
This is an onsite position that is required to be based in Springfield, Missouri.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Design, develop, and deliverenterprise-scale front-end applicationsusingReact.js and Next.js (SSR/SSG/ISR).
Serve as ahands-on technical leader, contributing to critical code paths while guiding engineering direction. - Lead implementation ofmicro-frontend architectures(Module Federation, Single-SPA) to enable scalability and team autonomy.
- Drivefront-end platform upgradesincluding React migrations, Next.js upgrades, and adoption of modern tooling such asReact Compiler.
- Build and enforcereusable, scalablecomponentlibraries and design system standards.
- Implementpage composition and stitching strategiesacross micro-frontends to create seamless user experiences.
- Develop and integrate withRESTful and/orGraphQLAPIs, ensuring efficient data flow andrenderingstrategies.
- Influence and guide decisions onstate management, routing, and data-fetching patterns(Redux, Recoil, etc.).
- Leadperformance optimization initiatives, including code splitting, lazy loading,memoization, React Compiler optimizations, SSR/edge rendering, and runtime improvements.
- Design and implementadvanced caching strategiesusingbrowser caching, CDN caching, ISR, edge caching, and tools like Varnishto improve scalability and response times.
- Ensure cross-browser compatibility, mobile responsiveness, and compliance withaccessibility (WCAG)standards.
- Apply and promotesecure coding practices(XSS, CSRF mitigation, data protection).
- Drivetesting strategyand implementation usingJest, React Testing Library, Cypress, or similartools.
- Monitor, analyze, and improvefront-end performance and observabilityusing tools likeLighthouse and Core Web Vitals.
- Collaborate with DevOps teams to supportcontainerized deployments using Docker and Kubernetesfor front-end applications.
- Establishand promotebest practices for micro-frontends, code quality, and engineering standards.
- Mentor developers, perform code reviews, and elevate overall team capability and code quality.
- Collaborate cross-functionally with product, UX, backend, and DevOps teams to deliverend-to-end solutions.
- Activelyparticipatein Agile workflows and contribute to continuous delivery and engineering excellence.
- Evaluate and introduceemerging technologies and innovationsinto the front-end ecosystem.
- Lead initiatives focused onperformance, scalability, modernization, and developer experience improvements.
- ALL OTHER DUTIES AS ASSIGNED
EXPERIENCE/QUALIFICATIONS:
- Minimum Degree Required: Bachelor's Degree Computer Science, Engineering, or related discipline isrequired.
- 12+ years of experiencein front-end development, with strongexpertiseinReact.js.
- Minimum8+ years of experiencewithNext.js, Micro-Frontends, and modern front-end architectures.
- StrongproficiencyinJavaScript (ES6+), TypeScript, HTML5, CSS3, SCSS.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITY:
- Deepexpertisein modern React concepts such asHooks, Context API, functional components, and performance optimization techniques.
- Hands-on experience withReact upgrades, dependency management, and adoption of emerging features such as React Compiler.
- Proven experience building and scalingmicro-frontend architectures(Module Federation, Single-SPA, or similar).
- Strong understanding ofpage orchestration, composition, and stitching across distributed UI systems.
- Experience implementingcaching strategies, includingCDN integration, ISR, edge caching, and Varnish.
- Strong experience withstate management libraries such as Redux and Recoil.
- Strong knowledge offront-end architecture, design patterns, and large-scale application design.
- Experience working withREST and/orGraphQLAPIs.
- StrongexpertiseinCore Web Vitals, performance tuning, and front-end observability.
- Familiarity with UI frameworks such asMaterial UI, Ant Design, Bootstrap, or Tailwind CSS.
- Experience with build tools such asWebpack (Module Federation), Vite, Babel.
- Experience withmonorepotoolssuch asNx, Lerna, orTurborepois a plus.
- Familiarity withGit and modern version control practices.
- Experience in Agile environments withstrongunderstanding ofSDLC processes.
- Experience withCI/CD pipelines and modern deployment workflows.
- Familiarity with cloud platforms such asAzure, AWS, or Google Cloud.
- Strong understanding ofDocker and Kubernetes-based deployment models.
- Exposure toheadless/composable commerce platformsis preferred.
- Strong troubleshooting, debugging, and analytical skills withfocuson scalability and resilience.
- Excellent problem-solving, communication, and interpersonal skills.
- Demonstratedability toinfluence technical decisions, mentor engineers, and drive outcomes without direct authority.
- Experience inretail or eCommerce environmentsis highly desirable.
TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS:
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Regularly sits and works on a computer.
Occasionally stands and walks.
Seldom/never lifts up to 50 lbs.
INDEPENDENT JUDGEMENT:
Develops objectives and general policies and procedures for a specific program or functional area of responsibility within general scope of established operational goals and plans. Day-to-day work and decisions do not require direction or review by immediate supervisor. End results are reviewed by supervisor.
Full Time Benefits Summary:
Enjoy discounts on retail merchandise, our restaurants, world-class resorts and conservation attractions!
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- Health Savings Account
- Flexible Spending Account
- Voluntary benefits
- 401k Retirement Savings
- Paid holidays
- Paid vacation
- Paid sick time
- Bass Pro Cares Fund
- And more!
