S&S Activewear
Senior Software Engineer (Hybrid Available)
S&S Activewear, Bolingbrook, Illinois, United States, 60440
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HYBRID - Bolingbrook - IL
Company Overview
S&S Activewear is the leading wholesaler to the imprintable apparel and uniform market in the United States and Canada. Since 1988, we've provided high-quality, imprintable apparel to our broad wholesale customer base. We offer high-quality apparel that allows your customers to express their creativity through wearable art through concert merchandise, school & team apparel, marathons and fun runs company stores, theme park gift shops and everyone in between!
Today, we offer the most extensive and accessible collection of fashion-forward styles around. And we get you the goods fast. We operate eight nationwide distribution centers-that's 4 million square feet of efficient warehouse space-and uniquely offer the largest one & two-day distribution footprint in the industry, with its products reaching 99% of the U.S., Canada, and Puerto Rico within two days and 44 states in just one day.
We offer more than 100 brands, including Adidas, Champion, Columbia, Dickies, Fruit of the Loom, Gildan, Oakley, Richardson, Tommy Hilfiger, etc.
We have grown from a successful midwestern t-shirt and fleece distributor into an industry leader with approximately $2.5 billion in annual sales. In March 2021, Clayton, Dubilier & Rice ("CD&R") acquired S&S Activewear. CD&R believed S&S to be a leading distribution platform with sustainable competitive advantage following significant strategic investments in its geographic reach, people, and technology.
About Clayton, Dubilier & Rice
Clayton, Dubilier & Rice (CD&R) is all about investing with a purpose. They're a private investment firm that really focuses on turning companies into stronger, more profitable versions of themselves. From the beginning they have overseen the investment of over $35 billion across 100 different companies, and those deals add up to a total value of more than $150 billion. The CD&R firm has offices in both New York and London.
Job Description
As a Senior Software Engineer, you will play a crucial role in modernizing and optimizing our eCommerce platform. You will lead and mentor a team of engineers, collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, and drive the implementation of cutting-edge technologies to enhance user experiences and performance. Your work will include the adoption of NextJs and UI modernization, API optimizations, and data-driven approaches to create a highly performant and scalable system. Join us to shape the future of eCommerce at S&S Activewear.
Schedule
Monday-Friday, Full-Time, Exempt
(Hybrid Available - Bolingbrook, IL)
BenefitsVacation, Personal, and Sick timeMedical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short/Long term disabilityFlexible Spending Account401K with 3% company contributionDiscounts on brand name apparelEmployee eventsOpportunities for advancementDuties & Responsibilities
Lead and mentor a team of software engineers, providing technical guidance and support to drive high performance and professional growth.Collaborate closely with stakeholders, including product managers, designers, and other team members, to gather requirements, provide updates, and ensure alignment throughout the software development lifecycle through effective communication.Design, develop, and deploy high-quality software applications using best practices and modern web technologies.Implement new features and functionality, ensuring they are scalable, efficient, and secure.Write clean, maintainable, and well-documented code following coding standards and industry best practices.Conduct thorough testing to identify and fix software defects and performance issues.Optimize application performance, reliability, and scalability through code optimization, caching strategies, and other techniques.Drive API optimizations to enhance the integration and performance of our eCommerce platform.Participate in code reviews to maintain code quality and provide constructive feedback to team members.Troubleshoot and debug production issues, working with the broader team to ensure prompt resolution.Stay up to date with emerging technologies and industry trends, advocating for their adoption where beneficial.Contribute to the improvement of software development processes and practices within the team.Lead the team in understanding and implementing WCAG Accessibility standards.Optimize page speed and load times through a strong understanding of SEO, including effective URL structure, efficient JavaScript management, image optimization, strategic use of meta tags, and the implementation of semantic HTML.Ensure the development of mobile-friendly designs to enhance user experience across all devices and improve search engine rankings.Requirements
Bachelor's degree in computer science or a related field of study, or the equivalent experience.High proficiency in JavaScript, HTML5, and CSS (10+ years).Extensive experience with modern front-end frameworks such as React, NextJS, Angular, Vue or other similar technologies (5+ years).In-depth knowledge of AJAX and JSON (10+ years).Proven experience using responsive design patterns across multiple devices (5+ years).Strong experience with ASP.NET and Microsoft SQL Server/T-SQL (5+ years).Proficiency in automated integrations testing using Selenium or other automated testing technology (3+ years).Extensive knowledge of RESTful APIs and experience integrating with external systems and services (5+ years).Strong familiarity with software development methodologies, such as Agile or Scrum.Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills, with a keen attention to detail.Persuasive communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively in a team environment.Proven ability to adapt to changing priorities and handle multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.Demonstrated leadership abilities and a track record of mentoring and developing engineering talent.
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or listen.
Working Environment
This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable people with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Currently, S&S has a remote work policy which provides for employees to be in the office Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays and work from home on Tuesdays and Thursdays, which is subject to change based on business need. Position location: Bolingbrook, IL.
S&S Activewear welcomes people of all backgrounds and experiences and are committed to creating a diverse culture and supporting human growth. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and are committed to providing equal opportunity for all employees and applicants. We conduct business without regard to sex, race, creed, color, religion, marital status, national origin, citizenship status, age, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, disability, military status, status as a veteran, or any other protected characteristic. Our policy is to recruit, hire, train, promote, assign, transfer, and terminate employees based on their own ability, achievement, experience and conduct and other legitimate business reasons. S&S participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm you are authorized to work in the U.S. This job offer is contingent upon the completion of a satisfactory background check.
HYBRID - Bolingbrook - IL
Company Overview
S&S Activewear is the leading wholesaler to the imprintable apparel and uniform market in the United States and Canada. Since 1988, we've provided high-quality, imprintable apparel to our broad wholesale customer base. We offer high-quality apparel that allows your customers to express their creativity through wearable art through concert merchandise, school & team apparel, marathons and fun runs company stores, theme park gift shops and everyone in between!
Today, we offer the most extensive and accessible collection of fashion-forward styles around. And we get you the goods fast. We operate eight nationwide distribution centers-that's 4 million square feet of efficient warehouse space-and uniquely offer the largest one & two-day distribution footprint in the industry, with its products reaching 99% of the U.S., Canada, and Puerto Rico within two days and 44 states in just one day.
We offer more than 100 brands, including Adidas, Champion, Columbia, Dickies, Fruit of the Loom, Gildan, Oakley, Richardson, Tommy Hilfiger, etc.
We have grown from a successful midwestern t-shirt and fleece distributor into an industry leader with approximately $2.5 billion in annual sales. In March 2021, Clayton, Dubilier & Rice ("CD&R") acquired S&S Activewear. CD&R believed S&S to be a leading distribution platform with sustainable competitive advantage following significant strategic investments in its geographic reach, people, and technology.
About Clayton, Dubilier & Rice
Clayton, Dubilier & Rice (CD&R) is all about investing with a purpose. They're a private investment firm that really focuses on turning companies into stronger, more profitable versions of themselves. From the beginning they have overseen the investment of over $35 billion across 100 different companies, and those deals add up to a total value of more than $150 billion. The CD&R firm has offices in both New York and London.
Job Description
As a Senior Software Engineer, you will play a crucial role in modernizing and optimizing our eCommerce platform. You will lead and mentor a team of engineers, collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, and drive the implementation of cutting-edge technologies to enhance user experiences and performance. Your work will include the adoption of NextJs and UI modernization, API optimizations, and data-driven approaches to create a highly performant and scalable system. Join us to shape the future of eCommerce at S&S Activewear.
Schedule
Monday-Friday, Full-Time, Exempt
(Hybrid Available - Bolingbrook, IL)
BenefitsVacation, Personal, and Sick timeMedical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short/Long term disabilityFlexible Spending Account401K with 3% company contributionDiscounts on brand name apparelEmployee eventsOpportunities for advancementDuties & Responsibilities
Lead and mentor a team of software engineers, providing technical guidance and support to drive high performance and professional growth.Collaborate closely with stakeholders, including product managers, designers, and other team members, to gather requirements, provide updates, and ensure alignment throughout the software development lifecycle through effective communication.Design, develop, and deploy high-quality software applications using best practices and modern web technologies.Implement new features and functionality, ensuring they are scalable, efficient, and secure.Write clean, maintainable, and well-documented code following coding standards and industry best practices.Conduct thorough testing to identify and fix software defects and performance issues.Optimize application performance, reliability, and scalability through code optimization, caching strategies, and other techniques.Drive API optimizations to enhance the integration and performance of our eCommerce platform.Participate in code reviews to maintain code quality and provide constructive feedback to team members.Troubleshoot and debug production issues, working with the broader team to ensure prompt resolution.Stay up to date with emerging technologies and industry trends, advocating for their adoption where beneficial.Contribute to the improvement of software development processes and practices within the team.Lead the team in understanding and implementing WCAG Accessibility standards.Optimize page speed and load times through a strong understanding of SEO, including effective URL structure, efficient JavaScript management, image optimization, strategic use of meta tags, and the implementation of semantic HTML.Ensure the development of mobile-friendly designs to enhance user experience across all devices and improve search engine rankings.Requirements
Bachelor's degree in computer science or a related field of study, or the equivalent experience.High proficiency in JavaScript, HTML5, and CSS (10+ years).Extensive experience with modern front-end frameworks such as React, NextJS, Angular, Vue or other similar technologies (5+ years).In-depth knowledge of AJAX and JSON (10+ years).Proven experience using responsive design patterns across multiple devices (5+ years).Strong experience with ASP.NET and Microsoft SQL Server/T-SQL (5+ years).Proficiency in automated integrations testing using Selenium or other automated testing technology (3+ years).Extensive knowledge of RESTful APIs and experience integrating with external systems and services (5+ years).Strong familiarity with software development methodologies, such as Agile or Scrum.Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills, with a keen attention to detail.Persuasive communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively in a team environment.Proven ability to adapt to changing priorities and handle multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.Demonstrated leadership abilities and a track record of mentoring and developing engineering talent.
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or listen.
Working Environment
This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable people with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Currently, S&S has a remote work policy which provides for employees to be in the office Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays and work from home on Tuesdays and Thursdays, which is subject to change based on business need. Position location: Bolingbrook, IL.
S&S Activewear welcomes people of all backgrounds and experiences and are committed to creating a diverse culture and supporting human growth. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and are committed to providing equal opportunity for all employees and applicants. We conduct business without regard to sex, race, creed, color, religion, marital status, national origin, citizenship status, age, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, disability, military status, status as a veteran, or any other protected characteristic. Our policy is to recruit, hire, train, promote, assign, transfer, and terminate employees based on their own ability, achievement, experience and conduct and other legitimate business reasons. S&S participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm you are authorized to work in the U.S. This job offer is contingent upon the completion of a satisfactory background check.