Software Development Manager (Front-End)

Competitive Salary, Excellent Benefits, Bonus Potential, 401k, Relocation Assistance and More!
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Salary: $150,000 - $160,000 per year

A bit about us:

We are one of the nation’s largest sporting goods and outdoor retailers, and we take pride in creating a workplace environment that values hard work, commitment, and growth!! We are looking for an experienced Engineering Manager to join our team onsite!

Why join us?

*Competitive Salary
*Excellent Benefits
*Sign on Bonus
*Yearly Bonus Potential
*401k
*Relocation Assistance and More!

Job Details

The Engineering Manager will have over 5 years experience in Software Development across multiple platforms especially including ecommerce/transactional site and applications across a range of devices. The manager will have hands on experience leading a team of FRONT END developers within eCommerce.

• 5+ years of experience in Software Development across multiple platforms especially including ecommerce/transactional site and applications across a range of devices
• 3+ years IT experience in the retail industry
• Capable of collaborative iteration in a fast paced environment with short product life cycles
• Experience with responsive website design and development, including cross and back browser usability.
• Expertise in web applications and programming languages including HTML, HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, JQuery and APIs
• Experience with PHP and/or JAVA
• Experience with Ajax, XML, XSLT a plus
• Experience working with CMS platforms such as AEM, WordPress, and/or Drupal
• Knowledge of web libraries and frameworks such as React, Bootstrap, Angular, Polymer, Closure or Backbone
• Familiarity with the whole web stack, including protocols and web server optimization techniques
• Proven track record demonstrating collaboration with UX researchers and designers, marketers, merchandisers, product managers and front end developer
• Solid understanding of UX, SEO/SEM and accessibility best practices
• In-depth knowledge of industry best practices and trends including emerging digital platforms and related media
• Ability and desire to learn new tools and technologies
• Experience with Scrum and Agile methodologies
• Experience with Internet or mobile usability/accessibility research is a plus
• Experience in A/B testing set-up and strategies

Skills & Responsibilities:

• Provide team management, leadership and direction
• Collaborate with business, engineering and support teams to resolve operational issues
• Define common UI Pattern Libraries with collaboration from design team
• Define and build reusable component library
• Work with designers and developers accountable to maintain standard UI pattern library
• Advocate of User Centered Design principles and processes
• Apply knowledge of and translate trends in usability, constituent needs and business objective strategies, standards, solutions and results
• Develop digital web properties with an emphasis on providing an exceptional user experience including agility through responsive design
• Participate in the resource demand and planning processes and drive Code Quality initiatives
• Development representative to stakeholders outside of the team, and the go-to individual for day-to-day front-end technology questions
• Oversee the UI development team Maintain and enhance current UI architecture to improve usability, performance, and scalability
• Drive Software Development activities to meet schedules and timelines
• Research problems discovered by QA or product support and develop solutions to the problems
• Conduct unit testing and integration testing for functionality
• Research new technology or development tools to remain informed of current technology

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