Frontend Developer (React & Next.js)

Elevation Church • Matthews, NC

2d • Onsite

About The Position

At Elevation Church, we look to link arms in ministry with those who are passionate about stepping into their God-given calling. While we’re a staff from all different backgrounds and walks of life, our mission is the same - to reach people with the Gospel. We’re grounded in scripture and guided by our values, so check out our website ( www.elevationchurch.org ) to be sure you’re aligned before you step into the application process with us, particularly paying attention to our Beliefs and our Code.

Requirements

• Active participation in a church (we look for a lifestyle of inviting people to church, volunteering, generosity, and prioritizing community)
• Minimum of 2 years of demonstrable work experience building production applications with React and Next.js
• Strong obsession with accessibility (WCAG, ARIA) and hands-on experience building inclusive UIs
• Proven track record of optimizing site performance and delivering fast, smooth user experiences
• Solid understanding of UX best practices and a keen eye for detail in interface design
• Passion for continuous professional growth—always learning, sharing knowledge, and leveling up your craft
• Heart for using technology to reach people for Jesus and further our digital ministry’s mission
• Grit and resilience: you persevere through complex problems and adapt to changing requirements
• Exceptional collaborator: thrive in cross-functional teams, value diverse perspectives, and actively contribute to group success
• Excellent communication skills: clear, respectful, and proactive in sharing updates, challenges, and ideas

Nice To Haves

• Experience with Storybook
• Portfolio of work (websites/apps) that showcases your problem-solving and creative approach
• Link to an active GitHub profile demonstrating personal projects or open-source contributions

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and enhance responsive user interfaces using React, Next.js, and Storybook
• Build and publish reusable UI components and patterns in Storybook for use across multiple projects
• Optimize frontend performance (bundle size, lazy‑loading, prefetching) to ensure fast load times and smooth interactions
• Drive accessibility compliance (WCAG AA) by implementing semantic markup, ARIA attributes, and automated/manual testing
• Collaborate closely with UX/UI designers to translate wireframes and mockups into pixel‑perfect, production-ready code
• Partner with backend engineers to integrate RESTful APIs or GraphQL endpoints, and troubleshoot end‑to-end issues
• Conduct and participate in code reviews, share constructive feedback, and uphold high standards for code quality
• Monitor real‑user performance metrics and error logs, then iterate to improve key UX and reliability targets
• Embrace our mission by identifying opportunities to leverage technology for maximum ministry impact and outreach

Benefits

• Elevation Church pays 100% of every employee’s medical benefits for full-time staff
• 403b with 4% match
• Dental & Vision benefits
• Paid time off for life, vacations, and rest
• Elevation Church subsidized 6 sessions of counseling annually
• Basic Life Insurance for employee, spouse, and child(ren)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees