Sr. FrontEnd Software Development Engineer

Job Summary:

The Sr. Software Development Engineer will be part of an agile development team, building and working on enterprise grade software systems. The Sr. Software Developer develops information systems by designing, developing, and installing software solutions, that are scalable for a high transaction environment.

Job Expectations:

• Works with an agile development team that designs, develops and maintains scalable services.

• Responsible for writing technical design specifications.

• Recommend and develop an architectural and detailed design that is used by other members of the development teams.

• Coach the team on software best practices (design, coding, troubleshooting, work breakdown, work estimation, refactor strategies, automated testing, etc.)

• Work closely with the other teams to optimize system architecture and project efficiency.

• Partner with our Product Owner to plan work and prioritization.

• Maintain high standards of software quality within the team by establishing good practices and habits.

• Assist in the collection and documentation of user's requirements, development of user stories, estimates and work plans.

• Collaborate and add value through participation in peer code reviews, providing comments and suggestions.

• Analyze and resolve technical and application problems.

• Regular practice of CI/CD.

• Support, maintain and document software functionality.

• Research and evaluate a variety of software products; create PoCs as necessary to demonstrate new ideas and technologies.

The duties and responsibilities described above may provide only a partial description of this position. This is not an exhaustive list of all aspects of the job.  Other duties and responsibilities not outlined in this document may be added as necessary or desirable, with or without notice.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Requirements:

• Expert in React.js, Typescript, React Hooks, Redux, SPA, HTML 5, CSS 3.0, ES6 Javascript, React Unit Testing Frameworks

• Experience in optimizing React applications, NPM, yarn, CSS preprocessors (SASS, LESS), Responsive design principles, grid layouts, REST API, event-driven architecture, solving cross browser /   compatibility, optimization and layout issues

• Full-stack, GraphQL, Apollo, React-based localization frameworks (i18Next, etc.), Micro-frontend architecture, Building component libraries / storybook a strong plus

• Knowledge of C# .NET, Java, Relational and non-relational DBs, React Native, Node.JS are plusses

• Communication skills; must be able to articulate and have a strong technical vocabulary

• Must be able to coach the team on software best practices (design, coding, troubleshooting, work breakdown, work estimation, refactor strategies, automated testing, etc.)

• Strong knowledge in Object-oriented Design and Analysis

• Evaluate and identify new technologies for implementation

• Strong knowledge of C# .NET and/or Java

• Strong knowledge of Relational and non-relational DBs

• Knowledge and experience in Distributed systems, MicroServices, SOA and n-tier architectures

• Knowledge of REST API, event-driven architecture applications, caching, scaling, security, etc

• Strong knowledge of CI/CD pipelines, automated testing and deployment

• Strong understanding of best practices within any .Net technology

• Experience with Parallel Programming / Thread-safe coding

• Strong knowledge of Managed Memory Architecture / Garbage Collector / Cache Management

• Strong knowledge of Connection Pool / Data Reader

• Production experience with Docker, Kubernetes

Preferred:

• A portfolio demonstrating first-hand development experience with complex applications

• Ability to cut through ambiguity and use good organizational skills

• A passion for building user-centric solutions

• A proven track-record delivering flawless defect free code

• Demonstrated experience of source control, defect reduction and release management  

Equipment Knowledge:

• Strong knowledge of C# .net and experience with Microsoft Visual Studio

• Strong knowledge of SQL and Microsoft SQL server

• Experience designing, building, testing and supporting applications with n-tier architecture

• Knowledge with .net remoting/WCF

• Knowledge of Windows service and API development

• MS Office Knowledge (efficient in Excel, Word, and PowerPoint)  

Experience Requirements:

Generally requires a minimum of 6 years of experience with the Microsoft .NET platform, including C#, ASP.NET, WCF, and ADO.NET or four (4) to eight (8) years of experience within iHerb

Education Requirements:

Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or related field required and/or years of experience.

Judgment/Reasoning Ability:  Able to identify, troubleshoot and resolve problems quickly using sound judgment, poise and diplomacy.  Ability to use judgment and reasoning skills, and determine when to escalate issues, as required, in a timely manner.

Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by a Team Member to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the Team Member is regularly required to talk and hear. The Team Member is frequently required to sit, walk, climb stairs, use hands and fingers, bend, stoop and reach with hands and arms.  Reaching above shoulder heights, below the waist or lifting as required to file documents or store materials throughout the work day. The Team Member may occasionally lift or move office products and supplies up to 25 pounds. Proper lifting techniques required.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Work Environment: The noise in the work environment is usually moderate. Other factors are:

• Hectic, fast-paced with multi-level distractions

• Professional, yet casual work environment

• Office / Warehouse environment

• Ability to work extended hours as required

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