Front End Software Developer

DHL

Weston, FL
Permanent
Full-time

DHL eCommerce

Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/VET

Location: Remote Office

SUMMARY:

The Front End Developer is responsible for using their knowledge of open-source technologies to code single-page applications (SPAs) that are highly functional and business-critical applications. Their duties include communicating with clients to identify functional and non-functional requirements, optimizing UI’s for different viewports, integrating peripherals with the UI where needed, and running tests to ensure code is consistent, secure, and optimized.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Produce, maintain and modify single-page applications (SPAs) using ReactJS v17+
Work with clients to develop the overall look and design of an application or website
Leverage the inbuilt React toolkit for creating frontend features
Consider security upfront for a secure user experience
Leverage the inbuilt React toolkit for creating frontend features
Create tools that enhance the user’s experience
Ensure accessibility across many platforms, including laptops and smartphones
Test for ease of use, speed and other quality factors
Work closely with the backend developers to design the best possible solution
Provide technical subject matter expertise to software development teams responsible for system designs.
Coordinate with teams across the enterprise to create a similar look and feel
Responsible for quality control of all development deliverables
Develop, maintain and implement standards and methodologies for software development
Responsible for interpreting user requirements to design and application teams
Estimate development effort in support of project requests, based on documentation provided
Participate in code quality checks through reviews and code quality tools
Perform other related duties as required

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, related field, or equivalent work experience.
4-6 years of experience in a directly related field.

EQUIREMENTS/SKILLS:

Required Technology Skills
Expert in Front End Development, proficient in ReactJS v17+, React-Router, Redux-Saga, JavaScript, Typescript, Material UI, Jest, HTLM5, CSS styling tools
Understanding of key design principles and SEO optimization
Ability to use customer input to create functional, creative and user-friendly UI’s
Analytical with high attention to detail
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Advanced problem-solving skills
Writing tests for automated regression testing
Git/Source control expertise
Working experience in building Images and Containerization using Docker, Docker Engine using an orchestration system like Kubernetes/Openshift
Experience analysing/tuning performance
Ability to align workday with US Eastern Time Zone

Nice To Have Technology Skills

Experience building and deploying projects using CI/CD tools such as Jenkins
Graphic design experience
Experience with integrating peripherals such as scanners and scales into the UI
Experience in Java spring based microservice development would be a plus.
Other Skills
Experience with Agile Software Development practices using tools like JIRA/Confluence
Ensure best practice use of applications by keeping abreast with emerging technologies to ensure optimal performance of the applications
Strong emphasis on code quality, peer reviews, and writing test-driven code
Experience developing on a full project life cycle, from requirements to delivery
Ability to research new technologies and create conceptual models or solutions and present them to high-level audience across business, application and technology domains
Proven experience with TDD, and ability to mentor others in effective TDD