Senior Front End Developer

Key Job Accountabilities:

  • Complete frontend development work required on websites in line with the trading calendar and development release calendar
  • Work on the email platform to build and test emails for all markets based on the brief from the CRM teams
  • Optimise page load performance by optimising HTML, CSS, JavaScript images and content delivery ideally in an enterprise eCommerce platform environment
  • Coordinate with Digital & Ecommerce teams in content editing and site design
  • Partner with the in-house developers and third party developers to implement backend technology requirements
  • Identify and escalate areas for frontend technical improvements to the websites to improve performance
  • Maintain a strong understanding of frontend development and industry trends
  • Ad hoc project work for major web developments on websites
  • Ad hoc technical support, testing on releases and A/B tests
  • Manage and coach junior frontend developers
  • Work closely with Product Owner to develop and deliver the product roadmap
  • Ensure the development team and relevant business stakeholders are kept informed, risks/issues are escalated in a timely manner and the development and implementation remains on track
  • Work cross-functionally during the design, build and release process, to ensure the build is delivered on time to the required standard
  • Apply practices, procedures and standards to ensure activities and decisions are compliant with appetite, legal and regulatory requirements

Qualifications:

  • BA/BSc degree in Computer Science or equivalent practical experience

Experience Required:

  • Agile development experience
  • Strong understanding of ecommerce and web analytics
  • Previous experience working with ecommerce platforms, Hybris experience preferred
  • Experience with testing tools like Monetate
  • Strong programming skills in building and maintaining websites
  • Proven HTML, CSS, and JavaScript development experience
  • Proven ability to optimise page load performance by optimising HTML, CSS, JavaScript images and content delivery ideally in an enterprise eCommerce platform environment
  • Experienced in developing and testing fully responsive and flexible email templates that work across all major email clients and mobile devices
  • Experience optimising code for site speed and performance
  • Data driven with strong analytics skills, including Google Analytics and other analytics tools
  • Ability to work at Global level and manage a diverse group of stakeholders
  • Highly organised with the capability to multi-task and prioritise to meet tight deadlines
  • Resourceful and proactive in solving problems and recommending solutions
  • Enthusiastic, self-confident and self-motivated
  • Willing to adapt and take on new challenges and driven to continually improve
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills