Frontend Developer

Remote

Sheet Music Plus & Sheet Music Direct Product

We’re looking for a Senior Frontend Engineer to shape and deliver frontend experiences used by millions of musicians around the world.

Sheet Music Plus is a physical and digital sheet music store selling over 2.2 million licensed sheet music titles from Hal Leonard and partner publishers.

What is in it for you?

• High load product: build tools used by millions of musicians globally - from hobbyists to professionals.

• Remote-first culture: work from anywhere.

• Radical ownership: you’ll see the direct impact of your work by owning decisions and contributing to product initiatives.

• Creative synergy: collaborate with passionate technologists, musicians, and designers in a mission-driven environment.

Key responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain production-quality frontend features using React and TypeScript in a SSR-capable environment

• Build frontend solutions that are architecturally sound, maintainable, and aligned with platform constraints

• Collaborate closely with Product, Design, Backend, and Design System teams to deliver cohesive solutions

• Ensure clear separation of concerns between UI, business logic, and data handling

• Proactively identify and address technical debt, discussing tradeoffs explicitly

• Optimize frontend performance, including Core Web Vitals, rendering strategy (CSR/SSR), and bundle size

• Participate actively in code reviews, providing and incorporating feedback in a timely and constructive manner

• Follow established development, review, and release processes consistently

Required experience

• 5+ years of professional frontend development experience, with at least 2 years operating independently at a senior level

• Deep expertise in React and TypeScript, including component architecture, state management, and performance considerations

• Strong understanding of rendering strategies (CSR vs SSR) and practical experience building SSR-compatible frontend code

• Proven ability to design and implement maintainable frontend architecture

• Strong debugging and problem-solving skills, with the ability to independently identify root causes and resolve issues

• Experience working in large, long-lived codebases with existing technical constraints

• Ability to deliver work within reasonable timelines, provide accurate estimates, and adapt when scope or requirements evolve

• Solid understanding of web performance optimization (Core Web Vitals, rendering, bundle size)

• Proficient with browser debugging and profiling tools (e.g., Chrome DevTools)

• Strong written and spoken English (B2+)

• Ability to work overlapping hours with US colleagues is required (till 12 pm CDT)

Professional Expectations

• Comfortable working under ambiguity and progressing work

• Proactive communicator who raises risks, tradeoffs, and questions early

• Able to receive and incorporate feedback

• Demonstrates ownership through outcomes

Nice to Have

• Experience working with PHP-backed or hybrid frontend/backend systems

• Experience implementing and analyzing product experiments (A/B tests)

• Experience supporting product rebrands or large-scale redesigns

• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and release workflows

• Experience optimizing performance in high-traffic, revenue-critical environments

• Music background or passion for music

Benefits

Creativity every day: Make inspiring products for musicians, artists and creators – no day is the same.
Impactful work Influence the future of the music industry and change the lives of millions worldwide.
Work set up: We’ll make sure you’re set up for success with the right work equipment, whether that’s company-provided hardware or an equipment allowance.
Growth and development: Receive specialized training, language lessons, conferences and learning materials.
Team well-being: Support for your mental health and wellbeing, including confidential help during life’s tougher moments.