Frontend Software Engineer

Q: Why did the edge server go bankrupt?

A: Because it ran out of cache.

Now that we’ve got your attention … let’s face it, there are a lot of ugly websites out there. We mean … A. Lot.

BLOX Digital means to change that. At least on the new products and sites we are creating.

We are continually building new products and features and we don’t want ugly. We want beautiful and functional.

That’s where you come in.

We are expanding our award-winning development staff, and we are looking for top-notch front-end developers. We use a variety of front-end JavaScript libraries combined with a proprietary templating language to output features controlled by our CMS backend. You’ll be adding features and improving already developed code.

Working with other developers, designers and product managers, you’ll deliver high quality, highly useable experiences and help build brand consistency. Your work will have a direct impact on users and will be deployed across more than 75+ markets. Along the way, you’ll be working on other industry-changing products in the pipeline.

To get us across the finish line, you’ll work to understand the UI requirements; design and support public-facing front end components; configure and deploy applications to development environments; maintain and improve front end performance.

Sound fun?

If you have an bachelors degree in Computer Science or (3-5) years experience in a related field with HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript and NodeJS, read on.

We’re looking for developers with:

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to translate designs and wireframes into markup using modern HTML, CSS and JavaScript to build responsive, performant websites
• Experience building scalable high traffic front-end applications
• Ability to assist customer service teams in troubleshooting issues and provide custom solutions for nonstandard requests
• Experience working with version control systems, deployment workflows, system architects and quality assurance to deliver robust and error free applications
• Ability to refine existing components and libraries to improvement performance and usability
• Experience with modern Web Components, Vanilla JS, Shadow DOM, Fetch API etc. is highly recommend
• Ability to understand business requirements and translate them into technical requirements

If this sounds like you, we need to talk.

Here’s what we offer:

• Fully remote position
• Flexible time off policy
• Very competitive salary
• Growth and advancement opportunities
• A great team to work with

At BLOX Digital, we look beyond a resume and look at the person. We can’t wait to meet you.

Salary Range: $80,000 - $95,000

Why Join Us?

BLOX Digital offers competitive wages in a dynamic, interesting work environment with career growth opportunities.  We offer an extensive benefit program that can be personalized to your needs. Our benefit program includes medical, dental, vision, short and long-term disability, company provided life insurance and supplemental life insurance. In addition, we offer a 401K retirement plan with company match.  We also offer generous paid time off to allow the flexibility to balance personal life and work.  This includes paid parental leave for new parents.  

BLOX Digital is a leading digital solutions provider for media organizations across the United States and beyond. Our comprehensive suite of solutions encompasses everything from content management systems to managed digital advertising services, ensuring that you have access to the latest technology and strategies to succeed in today's ever-changing media landscape. BLOX Digital is majority owned by Lee Enterprises. 

Lee Enterprises a leading provider of high-quality local news, with 73 markets in 26 states that have print, digital and e-replica versions. We also have a rapidly growing roster of digital products for consumers, and are committed to aggressive digital growth. 

Lee Enterprises is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We respect and celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. For more information about Lee, check us out at www.lee.net. 

We are focused on building a diverse and inclusive workforce. If you are excited about this role but do not meet 100% of the qualifications above, we encourage you to apply.