Front-End Web Developer

About the Role

The Miami HEAT marketing department is hiring an entry-level Front-End Developer with a foundational understanding of Next.js, React, and WordPress. This role primarily focuses on day-to-day website maintenance, content management, and ongoing site optimization for HEAT.com and KaseyaCenter.com.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform daily content updates, publish new content and events, refresh landing page assets, and maintain site accuracy across HEAT.com and KaseyaCenter.com.
• Implement and maintain technical metadata, schema markup, and content structure to optimize website content for AI search visibility and generative answer engines.
• Continuously monitor and audit web pages to ensure full accessibility and ADA compliance.
• Test and debug existing site code, monitor web performance, and verify site functionality across mobile and desktop environments.
• Work closely with cross-functional marketing teams and handle additional operational responsibilities as directed by the Web Manager/Developer.
• Assist the Web Manager/Developer with building reusable code snippets and assembling new webpage layouts or user-facing features as needed.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Foundational understanding of Next.js, React, and WordPress.
• Hands-on experience managing digital content and site updates for sports or live events.
• Proficient understanding of WordPress CMS and daily content administration.
• Working knowledge of web markup (HTML5, CSS3) and utility frameworks like Tailwind CSS.
• Working knowledge of client-side scripting and JavaScript frameworks, with an emphasis on React and Next.js client-side architectures (e.g., client components, client-side data fetching and state caching with libraries like SWR, URL state management, and interactive UI components).
• Foundational understanding of JSON-LD schema implementation, semantic HTML, and Generative Engine Optimization (GEO) / AI Search principles.
• Experience using browser developer tools to diagnose page rendering issues, broken layout styles, or console errors on mobile and desktop platforms.
• Familiarity with tracking URL parameter structures and third-party ticketing platforms.
• Solid grasp of NBA basketball and Miami HEAT franchise history.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in Computer Science or a related field, along with experience in routine website maintenance and front-end development support.