Front End Engineer

We’re always looking for talent that believes in having fun. At PENN Entertainment, you’ll get to be a part of an exciting industry, where the days and nights are fast paced. You’ll work with an incredibly diverse set of coworkers driven by their enthusiasm for helping people find and have more fun. You’ll also get to work at a company that cares about your career growth and will help you get the support you need to expand your possibilities.

Initial placement within the salary range is based on an individual's relevant knowledge, skills, and experience. Base salary is just one component of our competitive Total Rewards package, which includes wellness programs designed to support our team members' financial, physical, and mental well-being. Specific benefits—such as day-one medical coverage, 401(k) matching, and annual performance bonus—may vary by position. Paid time off is earned according to the local policy and increases with the length of employment.

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This position is hybrid, must be able to work in Wyomissing, PA.

We are seeking a skilled Front End Engineer proficient in Vue.js or React to join the PENN Engineering Team. As a Front End Engineer, you will be responsible for implementing visual elements for customer facing applications. Your primary focus will be on building efficient, reusable front-end components using Vue.js or React, and ensuring the application’s responsiveness and performance. You will work closely with backend developers and UX/UI designers to deliver high-quality, scalable, and maintainable solutions.

Responsibilities:

• Develop new user-facing features using Vue.js or React.
• Build reusable components and front-end libraries for future use.
• Ensure the technical feasibility of UI/UX designs.
• Optimize applications for maximum speed and scalability.
• Collaborate with other engineers on the team.
• Integrate front-end applications with backend services and ensure they adhere to Vue or React services.
• Stay up to date on emerging technologies and best practices.
• Participate in code reviews and provide constructive feedback.

• Bachelor’s/Master’s Degree in Computer Science or Engineering or related field from an accredited college or university.
• Proficient understanding of HTML5, CSS3, and JavaScript (ES6+).
• Experience with Vue.js or React and its core principles.
• Familiarity with state management (Vuex, Redux) and asynchronous programming.
• Good understanding of RESTful APIs and WebSocket's.
• Knowledge of modern authorization mechanisms, such as JSON Web Token.
• Familiarity with modern front-end build pipelines and tools (Webpack, Babel, etc.).
• Experience with UI/UX Tools such as Figma for translating design to web.
• Experience with version control systems (e.g., Git, GitHub).
• Experience with DevOps processes regarding the automation, deployment, and build of front-end applications.
• Experience with accessibility and compliance of front-end applications around WCAG.
• Front-end monitoring tools for the web such as Datadog, sentry, or other comparable tools
• Experience with front-end analytics such as Google Analytics or Mix Panel.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Effective communication and collaboration skills.

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Being an industry leader means more than being a purveyor of fun. We are also committed to values like diversity and sustainability — for our community, our team members, our vendors, and our planet. 

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