What are the responsibilities and job description for the Basketball Front End Developer position at Pacers Sports & Entertainment?
The Basketball Front End Developer will be involved be assisting in building and maintaining a dynamic, user-friendly website that supports Pacers Basketball, LLC (PBLLC). They’ll work closely with our Basketball Systems Developer to translate data into visually appealing and functional web interfaces using HTML, CSS, JavaScript and Python. The Basketball Front End Developer’s focus will be on the front end, where they will implement reports and components, fix bugs, enhance layouts and ensure the website is responsive across all devices and browsers
Essential Duties/Responsibilities
EDUCATION And/or EXPERIENCE
Bachelor’s degree in computer science, web development, information systems, engineering or related field.
Problem Solving Requirements
Employee must be a high-level problem solver and issue identifier while dealing with various internal and external constituents to solve problems and deliver projects on time with accuracy and professionalism. The ideal candidate will possess strong problem-solving skills, essential for identifying and resolving issues efficiently. They should be comfortable identifying potential issues before they arise and proposing creating effective solutions. Additionally, they must be able to adapt to evolving project needs, collaborate with team members to refine requirements and continuously learn new technologies to improve development workflows.
Physical And Environmental Demands
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, walk, use a computer, use a telephone, speak, hear, and write.
While performing the duties of this job, the noise level in the office work environment is usually moderate and the noise level in the Fieldhouse/game environment is usually loud. The stress level may become high during certain times of the year.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, gender identity, marital status, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Essential Duties/Responsibilities
- Assist in building and maintaining web pages using HTML, CSS, JavaScript and Python
- Translate SQL and design mockups or ideas into visually appealing and responsive front-end elements.
- Troubleshoot and resolve issues with website functionality, layout, or design.
- Implement updates and improvements to existing front-end code based on feedback and new requirements.
- Conduct testing to ensure compatibility and performance on various browsers and screen sizes.
- Ensure accurate and fast data retrieval between the database and site.
- Work closely with the Basketball Systems Developer and other team members to display data accurately and efficiently, including some data engineering and back end design
- Bachelor’s degree in computer science, web development, information systems, engineering, or related field.
- 1-3 years of relevant front-end experience, internships, or personal projects is a plus.
- Strong foundation in HTML, CSS, and JavaScript
- Familiarity or willingness to learn Vue.js, general knowledge of front end frameworks considered a plus
- Knowledge or willingness to learn Bootstrap for responsive design and prebuilt components.
- Experience with Python and familiarity with SQL for integrating front-end with back-end services.
- Familiarity with Data Engineering design principles such as ETL, idempotency
- Experience using Git for version control
- Ability to communicate effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders.
- Excellent written and verbal communication.
- Eagerness to learn new technologies, tools, and frameworks as needed.
EDUCATION And/or EXPERIENCE
Bachelor’s degree in computer science, web development, information systems, engineering or related field.
Problem Solving Requirements
Employee must be a high-level problem solver and issue identifier while dealing with various internal and external constituents to solve problems and deliver projects on time with accuracy and professionalism. The ideal candidate will possess strong problem-solving skills, essential for identifying and resolving issues efficiently. They should be comfortable identifying potential issues before they arise and proposing creating effective solutions. Additionally, they must be able to adapt to evolving project needs, collaborate with team members to refine requirements and continuously learn new technologies to improve development workflows.
Physical And Environmental Demands
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, walk, use a computer, use a telephone, speak, hear, and write.
While performing the duties of this job, the noise level in the office work environment is usually moderate and the noise level in the Fieldhouse/game environment is usually loud. The stress level may become high during certain times of the year.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, gender identity, marital status, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.