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PlayOn Sports · 5 hours ago

Senior Software Engineer, Frontend, HQ

United States

Full-time

Remote

Senior Level

5+ years exp

PlayOn Sports is a dynamic growth-stage company dedicated to championing the spirit of play in the high school space. They are seeking a Senior Frontend Engineer to own complex user-facing experiences across their HQ web application and contribute to cross-platform mobile development. The role involves designing scalable React features, improving frontend architecture, and ensuring high-quality user experiences.

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Responsibilities

Design and ship scalable React + TypeScript features powering HQ’s core workflows

Build reusable UI components using Tailwind CSS and Sass, with strong focus on responsive UX and accessibility

Improve frontend architecture within our domain-driven codebase and increase modularity over time

Implement modern data-fetching patterns using TanStack Query (REST) and support adoption of GraphQL

Strengthen state management (Redux and beyond) and input validation practices

Optimize performance (render cycles, bundle size, network usage)

Work with modern tooling such as Vite, Next.js , and Git

Improve quality using tools like Playwright, Cypress, React Testing Library, Storybook, Vitest, and Jest

Provide thoughtful code reviews and technical guidance to engineers and contractor pods

Contribute to cross-platform apps that are using React Native (TypeScript) with Expo

Work with EAS Build/Submit/Update, App Store & Play Console releases

Implement polished mobile UX using Reanimated, NativeWind, and design-system patterns

Integrate native capabilities such as push notifications, deep links, and background execution

Qualification

ReactTypeScriptFrontend architecturePerformance optimizationReduxREST APIsGraphQLResponsive UXReact NativeAccessibility best practicesUnit testingIntegration testingE2E testingCode reviewsGitTailwind CSSSassPlaywrightCypressReact Testing LibraryStorybookVitestJest

Required

5–8+ years of software engineering experience with strong frontend depth

Deep experience with React and TypeScript in production environments

Strong understanding of SPA vs SSR tradeoffs, modular frontend design, and performance optimization

Experience with REST APIs (TanStack Query or similar) and/or GraphQL

Strong frontend testing experience across unit, integration, and e2e layers

Experience with responsive UX and accessibility best practices

Ability to guide mixed teams (FTE + contractors) with clear standards and high-quality reviews

Preferred

Interest in or experience with React Native + Expo is a strong plus

Benefits

Multiple medical insurance plans to choose from

Dental, vision life and disability insurance

Employee Emergency Fund

Company equity (stock options)

Open PTO policy

401K plan with company match

Hybrid/flexible work environment

Company

PlayOn Sports

PlayOn is the all-in-one fan engagement platform for schools.

Founded in 2008

Atlanta, Georgia, USA

201-500 employees

https://www.playonsports.com/

Funding

Current Stage

Late Stage

Total Funding

$72.31M

Key Investors

BIP CapitalHerff JonesHamilton Ventures LLC

2022-04-26Acquired

2022-02-01Private Equity

2021-01-08Series Unknown· $10M

Leadership Team

Perkins Miller

Chief Executive Officer

David Rudolph

President, Streaming and Coaching Tools

Recent News

Hypepotamus

Southeast Tech News From The Week Of November 17-21, 2025

2025-11-22

PR Newswire

PlayOn Sports Recognized as One of the Fastest-Growing Companies in North America in 2025 on the Deloitte Technology Fast 500™

2025-11-19

Sports Business Journal

Pixellot raises $35M as new CEO speaks for first time on growth plans

2025-11-14

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