Junior Frontend Developer React Jobs in Spring, TX

I. Job Summary
As a Senior Front-End Software Engineer on WM's customer-facing engineering team, you are responsible for architecting, developing, coding, testing, and debugging websites and web applications while delivering significant enhancements to our customer-facing platforms. You will conduct business process analysis, needs assessments, and participate in design sessions with architects and other engineers to align digital solutions with business initiatives. You enjoy working on complex projects that require deep expertise in modern front-end architecture. Day-to-day, you will work in an agile environment with User Experience Designers, Visual Designers, Product Owners, and Business Analysts to translate digital solutions into high-quality web experiences.
II. Essential Duties and Responsibilities
 

• Develop enterprise-level digital solutions by analyzing, coding, testing, and implementing new features while enhancing existing web applications.
• Contribute to platform architecture and front-end system design decisions.
• Champion Developer Experience (DX) by identifying and implementing workflow, tooling, and process improvements.
• Develop a deep understanding of our business, users, and requirements to deliver thoughtful, high-impact solutions.
• Debug and resolve complex application, performance, and production issues.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship through collaboration, code reviews, and design discussions.
• Demonstrate empathy, respect, and a supportive, team-first mindset when collaborating with others.
• Analyze system behavior, identify patterns, and make confident, high-leverage technical decisions.
• Own and configure SaaS infrastructure platforms such as Vercel and Cloudflare, including builds, environments, redirects, edge logic, caching, performance optimization, and security headers.

III. Qualifications 
A. Required Qualifications 
 

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, MIS, or similar area of study, or in lieu of degree
• High School Diploma or GED (accredited) and 4 years of relevant experience.
• 5 years of previous experience (in addition to education requirement)

B. Preferred Qualifications 
 

• Next.js application architecture and Vercel platform configuration and management.
• Modern React development using state management, unit testing (Jest or similar), responsive design, and design systems.
• Modern front-end tooling and build systems (TypeScript, Tailwind, Vite, Turbopack, Turborepo, etc).
• Architecture-level experience with a modern headless CMS such as Sanity or similar.
• Feature-flag-driven development using platforms like LaunchDarkly in a continuous dark-deployment model
• Node.js experience including Webpack, Express, and REST APIs.
• Hands-on experience improving site performance using tools such as Lighthouse CI, Vercel Speed Insights, or similar performance monitoring solutions.
• Deep understanding of Core Web Vitals (LCP, INP, CLS) with demonstrated ownership of performance metrics and sustained improvement of performance scores.
• Production issue analysis using tools such as LogRocket, Datadog, or similar.
• Comfortable using AI-assisted development tools such as GitHub Copilot or Claude.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively across disciplines.
• Ability to lead discussions, drive consensus, and deliver results in a fast-paced environment.
• Comfortable working on macOS and Linux environments.
• Knowledge of SEO, AEO, and GEO best practices for modern web platforms.
• Experience with CI/CD automation using platforms such as GitHub Actions or Jenkins.
• Experience working within modular monorepo-based architectures.
   

IV. Physical Requirements
Listed below are key points regarding physical demands, physical and occupational risks, and the work environment of the job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

• Repetitive Motions
• Eye/Hand/Foot Coordination
• Sitting
• Talking
• Hearing

Office: This job primarily operates in a professional office environment and routinely requires the use of standard office equipment such as computers, phones, copy machines, etc.
V. Benefits 
At WM, each eligible employee receives a competitive total compensation package that includes medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and short-term disability. In addition, we offer a stock purchase plan, company matching on a 401(k), and more. Employees also receive paid vacation, holidays, and personal days. Please note that benefits may vary by site. 

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WM (WM.com) is North America's leading provider of comprehensive environmental solutions. Previously known as Waste Management and based in Houston, Texas, WM is driven by commitments to put people first and achieve success with integrity. The company, through its subsidiaries, provides collection, recycling and disposal services to millions of residential, commercial, industrial, medical and municipal customers throughout the U.S. and Canada. With innovative infrastructure and capabilities in recycling, organics and renewable energy, WM provides environmental solutions to and collaborates with its customers in helping them pursue their sustainability goals. WM has the largest disposal network and collection fleet in North America, is the largest recycler of postconsumer materials and is a leader in beneficial use of landfill gas, with a growing network of renewable natural gas plants and the most landfill gastoelectricity plants in North America. WM's fleet includes more than 12,000 natural gas trucks - the largest heavyduty natural gas truck fleet in the industry in North America. Healthcare Solutions provides collection and disposal services of regulated medical waste, as well as secure information destruction services, in the U.S., Canada and Western Europe. To learn more about WM and the company's sustainability progress and solutions, visit Sustainability.WM.com.

Equal Employment Opportunity

For United States:  WM is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, status as a protected veteran or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.

For Canada:  WM is committed to the principle of equal employment for all applicants and employees, without discrimination on the basis of all grounds protected by applicable human rights legislation. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. Please notify us if you require accommodation.

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