Front End Web Developer

Job Description

Description
The pay range for this position is expected to be between $124k-$130k per year; however, the base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.

The total compensation package for this position may also include other elements, in addition to a full range of generous medical, financial, and/or other benefits (including 401(k) eligibility and various paid time off benefits, such as vacation, sick time, and parental leave), dependent on the position offered. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment. If hired, the employee will be in an “at-will position” and the Company reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, Company or individual department/team performance, and market factors.

 

We are looking for front-end and full-stack developers who are passionate about building customer-facing e-commerce applications from the ground up. See’s Candy Shops has unique, interesting, and differentiating requirements that are not satisfied by any off-the-shelf platform. This is an opportunity to join a small, highly visible development team where you can have a lasting impact developing software that will transform the way we get our remarkable candy to our loyal customers. We architect using PWA (Progressive Web Application) over a headless, API-driven backend in a rapid development environment.

See’s is a stable and beloved California-based candy manufacturer with over 250 retail stores. We are in our 102nd year of operation, being founded in 1921 by Charles See who used the delicious candy recipes of his mother, Mary See. See’s now finds its home among the well-regarded Berkshire Hathaway family of companies.

If you are an experienced front-end or full-stack developer with a history of delivering well-crafted applications and are interested in joining a high-impact team in a fantastic company, let us tell you more about this opportunity!

 

POSITION OBJECTIVE:

This high-impact, high-visibility position is responsible for the development, administration, availability, security and ongoing maintenance of See’s E-commerce Applications. You’ll be part of a cross-functional team that’s responsible for the full software development life cycle, from conception to deployment.

 

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES:

Develops enhancements and new application functions to achieve business goals, based on roadmap objectives, high-level descriptions, and collaboration with E-commerce team members and other cross-functional partners.
Develops and maintains a comprehensive understanding of the business processes that drive E-Commerce order management and customer service application development.
Provides application support including technical problem resolution, bug fixes, and after-hours support.
Ensures E-Commerce application is highly available through configuration and tuning, load testing, and seasonal real-time monitoring.
Understands and adheres to See’s Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) process as described in See’s Information Security Policies and Procedures manual.
Debugs and unit tests all work prior to peer code review and user acceptance testing.
Maintains current knowledge and understanding of common security vulnerabilities; develops applications based on secure coding techniques ensuring secure operation.
Performs special projects as assigned by management.
All See’s staff must be committed to the company’s core principles and workplace values, including diversity and inclusion.
Participate in identifying opportunities to enhance technology and innovation that will improve departmental effectiveness.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Over 5+ years of experience with the development of client applications using HTML, CSS, JavaScript, jQuery
Strong CSS and responsive page layout experience
Experience in building client applications consuming JSON based on APIs
Experience with template-based page rendering
ADA compliance experience
Experience troubleshooting and debugging application code
Experience with high availability, high-scale, performance systems
Experience with E-Commerce preferred
Proven capabilities in multi-tasking, strong decision-making, problem-solving and critical-thinking skills
A highly organized, deadline-driven individual with a “can do” attitude
Proven ability to learn new technologies quickly and manage change efficiently, proactively, and in a positive manner
A passion for creating high-quality software and user experiences
Excellent interpersonal and teamwork skills
Proficiency in Git source control, Jira

See’s is an EOE

See’s will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable local, state or federal law (including San Francisco Ordinance #131192 and Los Angeles Municipal Code 189.00).

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