Front End Engineer

We are seeking a talented and experienced Front End Engineer to join our growing team. You will play a key role in building and maintaining our web applications using modern front-end technologies and frameworks.
Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain single-page web applications using modern front-end frameworks
• Collaborate with back-End Engineers to integrate RESTful APIs into the front-end applications
• Create and maintain a reusable component library that will serve as the foundation for future front-end development
• Work closely with designers to ensure the implementation of high-quality, responsive, and visually appealing user interfaces
• Adapt to rapidly changing requirements and provide technical guidance to team members
• Optimize front-end applications for maximum speed and scalability - Mentor and guide junior front-end developers
• Stay up-to-date with the latest front-end development trends, technologies, and best practices

Requirements:

• 5+ years of professional experience in front-end development, with a strong focus on modern JavaScript frameworks such as React, Angular, Vue.js, or Svelte - Expert knowledge of JavaScript, HTML, CSS, and related front-end technologies
• Proven experience in developing and maintaining large-scale, single-page web applications
• Strong understanding of REST APIs and experience integrating them with front-end applications
• Familiarity with modern front-end build tools, such as Webpack, Babel, and npm
• Experience with version control systems, particularly Git
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment
• Strong communication and collaboration skills - Eye for design and attention to detail
• -Bonus: Experience with TypeScript, state management libraries (e.g., Redux, MobX, Vuex), and/or server-side rendering (SSR) frameworks (e.g., Next.js, Nuxt.js) A degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field is preferred but not required. We value hands-on experience and a strong portfolio demonstrating your front-end development skills.

Pay Range: $100,000 - $125,000
Why Join Us?
Lee Enterprises 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.
Lee Enterprises is a major subscription and advertising platform and a leading provider of local news and information, with daily newspapers, rapidly growing digital products and nearly 350 weekly and specialty publications serving 73 markets in 26 states. Year to date, Lee's newspapers have an average daily circulation of 1.0 million, and our legacy websites, including acquisitions, reach more than 33 million digital unique visitors.
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.

Paid parental leave, Disability insurance, Health insurance, Dental insurance, 401(k), Paid time off, Parental leave, Vision insurance, 401(k) matching, Life insurance