Front End Developer

Summary of the Position:

Front-End DevelopmentThe Front-End Developer will be responsible for building and maintaining responsive, user-friendly web applications using modern front-end technologies like HTML5, CSS3, and JavaScript (ES6+), along with frameworks such as React, Next, or Vue.js. They will assist with the development and maintenance of micro-sites and landing pages that support product campaigns, ensuring the effective delivery of product messaging. This role involves organizing and implementing webpage layouts, creating, and placing web graphics, and managing assets as directed by the manager or business unit. The ideal candidate will also manage e-commerce platform updates, lead technical email marketing efforts, and ensure SEO and web accessibility standards are met, while collaborating with design and marketing teams. Strong skills in version control and web performance optimization are essential for success.E-mail marketingThe developer will also manage the technical aspects of email marketing efforts, including designing, preparing, and executing email campaigns. They will ensure email layouts are responsive across all devices and maintain email subscriber lists while ensuring compliance with

CAN-SPAM

and

GDPR

regulations. Experience with platforms such as

MailChimp

or similar email marketing tools is essential for this role. In addition to email marketing efforts, the developer will be responsible for maintaining all e-commerce sites, including updating product information, images, prices, and managing transaction processes, as required by the business unit. They will ensure that any updates to the e-commerce platform are coordinated with and approved by the business unit to maintain accuracy and consistency across the store.Roles and Responsibilities:Collaborate in a team environment to design, develop, and publish web content for both public websites and internal portals (intranet).Convert web designs into interactive,

mobile-first , and

responsive web pages

using

modern JavaScript frameworks

and

RESTful APIs .Participate in project planning meetings, providing insights on project feasibility and technical needs.Ensure SEO best practices are integrated into all web development processes.Collaborate with designers, content teams, and business units to ensure project goals are met.

Contribute to the development and deployment pipeline using

CI/CD tools

like Jenkins, GitHub Actions, or similar.

Monitor web performance using

Lighthouse

and address bottlenecks for speed and usability.Coordinate store efforts with 3rd parties if/when necessary.Regular attendance is required.Perform other assigned duties as may be required in meeting company objectives.Communicate effectively with other departments within the organization and function within a team environment.

Minimum RequirementsThe ideal candidate must be a self-starter who can work efficiently under tight deadlines with minimal supervision. They should have strong proficiency in

HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript (ES6+) , and experience with modern frameworks like

React, Next.js, Vue.js , or

Angular . Familiarity with

version control systems (Git) , as well as experience working with

email marketing platforms

such as

MailChimp

or

Klaviyo , and content management systems like

Shopify ,

WordPress ,

Nextural , or

Joomla , is essential. Additionally, a solid understanding of

SEO principles , web performance tools, and responsive design is required to ensure the quality and effectiveness of web development projects.Nice-to-Have SkillsMaintains current domain names; renew and purchase as necessary.Familiarity with

web accessibility standards (WCAG 2.1)

and understanding how to implement them is a plus.Experience with

CSS preprocessors

like

Sass (SCSS)

or

LESS

for writing cleaner and more maintainable styles.Experience with

PostCSS

for transforming CSS with JavaScript-based plugins, enabling features like

autoprefixing ,

minification , or

polyfills .Familiarity with

CSS-in-JS

libraries such as

Styled Components

or

Emotion

for styling within JavaScript applications.Familiarity with

Cross-browser compatibility

techniques and tools like

Autoprefixer

to ensure consistent styling across different browsers.Understanding of

CI/CD pipelines

and deployment automation tools like

Jenkins ,

GitHub Actions , or similar.Soft skills

like effective communication, problem-solving abilities, and a collaborative mindset to work efficiently within cross-functional teams.

Education and Experience

:Minimum 3-5 years of front-end web development experience.Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or equivalent practical experience.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

None

This position is 100% on site in our Lancaster, SC HQ office.

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