JOB SUMMARY:

We are seeking a talented 'Front-End Software Developer' to join our small, high-impact software team within an NBA basketball organization. In this role, you will design, build, and refine user-facing applications and tools that empower our front office, coaches, scouts, and players. Your work will directly enhance day-to-day operations, drive better decision-making, and provide a unique opportunity to influence the game through technology.

NOTE:

We are unable to sponsor, OR take over sponsorship of employment visas. To be considered for this role, candidates MUST be legally authorized to work in the US without visa sponsorship.
This is an ONSITE position requiring working in person a minimum of 4 days per week. Local candidates preferred.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

Collaborate with basketball operations and analytics teams to understand user needs and translate them into intuitive, effective front-end solutions.
Design and develop responsive, user-friendly web interfaces and dashboards for data visualization, workflow automation, and real-time reporting.
Work closely with back-end developers to ensure seamless integration between front-end applications and underlying systems and databases.
Uphold software development best practices, including version control, code reviews, documentation, and automated testing.
Participate in the full software development lifecycle: requirements gathering, UI/UX design, implementation, testing, deployment, and ongoing support.
Manage your own tasks and priorities while contributing to a collaborative, agile team environment.
Effectively utilize AI as part of daily tasks and integrate AI into software tools and processes.
Provide in-person support and troubleshooting for mission-critical tools used, especially during practices and games throughout the NBA season.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelor’s Degree in a quantitative field (Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, etc.).
Minimum 2+ years of demonstrated experience building, deploying, and maintaining production-grade front-end applications as part of a software development team.
Must have flexible availability and be willing to work evenings, weekends and occasional Holidays as required by the NBA schedule.
Must be willing to work onsite a minimum of 4 days per week.
Proficiency in modern front-end technologies (e.g., JavaScript/TypeScript, HTML5, CSS3, leveraging features such as web components, PWA, offline access, etc).
Strong understanding of user experience (UX) and user interface (UI) design principles, including responsive design and modern layout/styling.
Motivated by delivering a fast, secure, and intuitive user experience.
Knowledge of content storage and delivery optimizations, for serving blazing fast video and documents.
Experience integrating front-end applications with APIs and back-end systems.
Track record of applying software development best practices, including testing, code organization, and documentation.
Ability to work independently and as part of a small, cross-functional team.
Excellent communication skills, with the ability to present technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
Passion for sports and enthusiasm for contributing to the success of a professional basketball team.

Specific experience with any one framework is not required; we value demonstrated ability and versatility in front-end development.

If you’re passionate about front-end development and basketball, and eager to make a real difference on and off the court, we want to hear from you!

Cleveland Cavaliers

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