Principal React Developer - Onsite

Bass Pro Shops•Springfield, MO

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Bass Pro Shops is seeking a Principal React Developer to lead development of modern, scalable, high-performing front-end applications for its eCommerce platform. This onsite position is based in Springfield, Missouri. The role is a hands-on technical leadership position involving complex engineering initiatives, architectural decisions, platform modernization, performance optimization, and collaboration with cross-functional teams to deliver digital customer experiences. The Principal React Developer translates business requirements into robust front-end solutions, advances platform capabilities, and mentors engineering teams while remaining actively involved in design and development. The position also establishes engineering standards, drives modernization and developer-experience improvements, and evaluates emerging technologies. The role requires a bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related discipline, at least 12 years of front-end development experience, and at least 8 years of experience with Next.js, micro-frontends, and modern front-end architectures. Regularly sits and works on a computer, occasionally stands and walks, and seldom or never lifts up to 50 pounds. Travel is not required. Full-time benefits include retail, restaurant, resort, and conservation attraction discounts; medical, dental, and vision coverage; health savings and flexible spending accounts; voluntary benefits; 401(k) retirement savings; paid holidays, vacation, and sick time; and the Bass Pro Cares Fund.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related discipline.
At least 12 years of front-end development experience, with strong expertise in React.js.
At least 8 years of experience with Next.js, micro-frontends, and modern front-end architectures.
Strong proficiency in JavaScript (ES6+), TypeScript, HTML5, CSS3, and SCSS.
Deep expertise in React concepts including Hooks, Context API, functional components, and performance optimization.
Hands-on experience with React upgrades, dependency management, and emerging features such as React Compiler.
Experience building and scaling micro-frontend architectures using Module Federation, Single-SPA, or similar approaches.
Understanding of page orchestration, composition, and stitching across distributed UI systems.
Experience implementing caching strategies, including CDN integration, ISR, edge caching, and Varnish.
Experience with state management libraries such as Redux and Recoil.
Strong knowledge of front-end architecture, design patterns, and large-scale application design.
Experience working with REST and/or GraphQL APIs.
Expertise in Core Web Vitals, performance tuning, and front-end observability.
Familiarity with UI frameworks such as Material UI, Ant Design, Bootstrap, or Tailwind CSS.
Experience with build tools such as Webpack, Vite, and Babel.
Familiarity with Git and modern version-control practices.
Experience in Agile environments and strong understanding of SDLC processes.
Experience with CI/CD pipelines and modern deployment workflows.
Familiarity with cloud platforms such as Azure, AWS, or Google Cloud.
Strong understanding of Docker and Kubernetes-based deployment models.
Strong troubleshooting, debugging, and analytical skills focused on scalability and resilience.
Excellent problem-solving, communication, and interpersonal skills.
Ability to influence technical decisions, mentor engineers, and drive outcomes without direct authority.

Nice To Haves

Experience with monorepo tools such as Nx, Lerna, or Turborepo.
Exposure to headless or composable commerce platforms.
Experience in retail or eCommerce environments.

Responsibilities

Design, develop, and deliver enterprise-scale front-end applications using React.js and Next.js, including SSR, SSG, and ISR.
Provide hands-on technical leadership, contribute to critical code paths, and guide engineering direction.
Lead implementation of micro-frontend architectures, including Module Federation and Single-SPA.
Drive React migrations, Next.js upgrades, and adoption of modern tooling such as React Compiler.
Build and enforce reusable component libraries and design system standards.
Implement page composition and stitching strategies across micro-frontends.
Develop integrations with RESTful and/or GraphQL APIs and ensure efficient data flow and rendering strategies.
Guide decisions on state management, routing, and data-fetching patterns.
Lead performance optimization, including code splitting, lazy loading, memoization, SSR or edge rendering, and runtime improvements.
Design caching strategies using browser, CDN, ISR, and edge caching, and tools such as Varnish.
Ensure cross-browser compatibility, mobile responsiveness, and WCAG accessibility compliance.
Apply and promote secure coding practices, including XSS and CSRF mitigation and data protection.
Drive testing strategy and implementation using Jest, React Testing Library, Cypress, or similar tools.
Monitor, analyze, and improve front-end performance and observability using tools such as Lighthouse and Core Web Vitals.
Collaborate with DevOps teams on containerized front-end deployments using Docker and Kubernetes.
Establish and promote best practices for micro-frontends, code quality, and engineering standards.
Mentor developers, conduct code reviews, and improve team capability and code quality.
Collaborate with product, UX, backend, and DevOps teams to deliver end-to-end solutions.
Participate in Agile workflows and contribute to continuous delivery and engineering excellence.
Evaluate and introduce emerging technologies and innovations into the front-end ecosystem.
Lead initiatives to improve performance, scalability, modernization, and developer experience.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Discounts on retail merchandise, restaurants, resorts, and conservation attractions.
Medical benefits.
Dental benefits.
Vision benefits.
Health Savings Account.
Flexible Spending Account.
Voluntary benefits.
401(k) retirement savings.
Paid holidays.
Paid vacation.
Paid sick time.
Bass Pro Cares Fund.