Frontend Engineer I

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Job Ref#: 8979
Brand: Chico’s FAS, Inc-Shared Services
Category: IT and Developer
Job Type: Full-time
Location: 11215 Metro Pkwy, Fort Myers, FL

With approximately 1,300 boutiques and outlets throughout the U.S., as well as an online presence for each of our brands, it takes sophisticated technology, resources and infrastructure to ensure the continued success of our businesses. From finance and accounting to technology and merchandising careers, we have diverse opportunities available for talented professionals to join our team of nearly 16,000 associates who share our commitment to excellence.

Position Objective

This position is responsible for designing, developing and/or integrating highly interactive digital functions and features on a multi-tiered ecommerce application across various devices. Designs and constructs large complex solutions, enterprise-level applications and features using modern JS frameworks and tools.

FunctionalResponsibilities

  • Participates in all phases of the software development cycle, including development, design and testing through agile scrum process.
  • Develops code through daily scrum process within each Sprint.
  • Translates feature requirements into actual implementation with communication with product manager and product designer.
  • Provides technical support to track down reported issues in production.
  • Tests software to ensure the code is correct, fixing (“debugging”) errors where they occur, and rerunning and rechecking the program until it produces the correct results.
  • Uses languages like HTML, CSS, and Javascript to create user-friendly web pages on desktop, mobile and tablet devices.
  • Assures that all user input is validated before submitting to QA.
  • Collaborates with back-end developers and web designers to improve usability.
  • Tracks and resolves functional defects of varying sizes and severity of non-core functionality.
  • Participates in peer code reviews.
  • Builds reusable code and libraries for future use.
  • Ensures technical feasibility of UI/UX designs.
  • Optimizes web applications for maximum speed and scalability.
  • Assists senior developers with operational releases and capital projects.
  • Mentors and supports other colleagues on the team.
  • Develops detailed technical specifications based on standards and guidelines.
  • Tracks and resolves functional defects of varying sizes and severity, including core functionality.

Education

  • Bachelor Degree in Computer Science or equivalent experience/certifications and documented OJT

Required Qualifications

  • 4+ years of experience building front-end applications and websites in a team environment
  • Proficient use of advanced optimization and debugging tools
  • Breakpoints, sources, networking, performance, etc.
  • High level of proficiency with JavaScript (including object-oriented JS), XMLHttpRequest, XML, JSON, jQuery
  • High level of proficiency with HTML5, CSS3, and responsive/adaptive design principles
  • Good understanding of SEO principles and ensuring that application will adhere to them
  • Good understanding of ADA principles and techniques
  • Experience implementing and supporting 3rd party APIs (social media, analytics, etc)
  • Experience with analytics tools like Google Analytics and Dynatrace
  • Familiarity with project tools: JIRA, Fisheye, Crucible
  • Familiarity with development methodologies (SDLC, Agile, etc)
  • Good Knowledge of Web security best practices
  • Proficient understanding of code versioning tools, such as Subversion and Git
  • Proficient understanding of the Oracle ATG suite, including the Business Control Center
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skill
  • Ability to work independently and with minimal direction in a fast-paced environment
Chico’s FAS, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions, lactation, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, military service, veteran status, or any other category protected under federal, state, or local law.

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