Web Development Engineer at Amplify HR – Northbrook, Illinois

Position Description:

Job Title: Web Development Engineer (React / Next.js)

Location: Northbrook, IL (Hybrid)
About the Role
We are looking for a Web Development Engineer to build, maintain, and optimize high-quality web experiences using React and Next.js. This role will work closely with leadership teams to deliver a modern, scalable website and marketing infrastructure that supports lead generation, conversion, and growth.
This position is designed for someone who can operate as the technical owner and subject-matter expert for our websitesomeone who proactively identifies issues, brings solutions to leadership, and drives execution. Whether the need involves performance, tracking, integrations, compliance, or deployment process, youll be expected to come with recommendations and implement improvements.
Our website is hosted on AWS and integrates with a broad marketing and analytics stack. ________________________________________ Key Responsibilities
Web Development & Frontend Engineering Build and maintain responsive web applications using Next.js, React, and TypeScript Develop clean, scalable, well-tested UI components using modern frontend patterns Own code quality through strong engineering practices (reviews, testing, documentation, maintainability) Maintain a disciplined Git workflow using GitHub (branching strategies, pull requests, release management)
Environment, Releases & Reliability Implement and manage a staging environment and support safe release practices (QA ? staging ? production) Monitor website performance and stability, proactively addressing issues related to speed, SEO health, and reliability Partner with internal stakeholders to deliver improvements without sacrificing quality or security
CMS & Web Content Systems Implement and support headless CMS for content-driven pages and modular site components Collaborate with marketing and design teams using tools like Figma, Canva, and Adobe Creative Cloud to deliver production-ready web experiences Support and maintain existing web frameworks and page systems as needed (including Divi, where applicable) Ensure website routing, structure, and user experience supports lead capture and conversion goals
CRM & Lead Flow Integrations Support website-to-CRM workflows and marketing automation integrations, including: o Salesforce / Pardot (forms, lead routing, attribution support, lifecycle tracking) Ensure integrations are stable, measurable, and aligned with business objectives
Automation, Compliance & Website Enhancements Implement and support website chatbot functionality and troubleshoot issues impacting conversion or user experience Support automation workflows and integrations using Zapier Ensure cookie consent and compliance tooling is functioning properly across environments Contribute to scalable content workflows and AI-assisted enablement tools where appropriate ________________________________________ ________________________________________ What Were Looking For Bachelors degree in Computer Science, or a related field (or equivalent work experience) 3-5+ years of experience building production web applications Strong proficiency in JavaScript / TypeScript Experience with React and Next.js Solid understanding of HTML, CSS, and modern frontend best practices Experience integrating third-party tools and APIs (CRM, marketing, analytics) Familiarity with SEO fundamentals and web performance optimization Comfortable working in Git-based workflows Ability to work cross-functionally and translate business needs into technical solutions Experience with CMS platforms (Contentful, Sanity, etc.) Experience with cloud hosting (Vercel, AWS, Netlify) Familiarity with marketing tech stacks (HubSpot, Pardot, Salesforce) Experience with experimentation or CRO tools Some backend experience (Node.js, serverless functions)
Why Amplify HR At Amplify, youre part of a winning culture built on service, innovation, and trust. We dont just respond to client needs, we anticipate them. Our strategic, year-round benefits engagement model ensures our clients stay ahead of market trends while controlling costs.
Benefits: 401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Employee assistance program Flexible schedule Flexible spending account Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Professional development assistance Referral program Vision insurance Commission pay