Job Description

The Senior Software Engineer - Front End role is responsible for defining, developing, and delivering secure, reliable, scalable, and optimized front end applications in adherence with Universal Destinations & Experiences (UDX) coding standards and practices. This engineering role will collaborate with engineers, testers, Architecture, Product, PMO, third-party vendor partners and support teams to ensure continued program alignment, and successful release of the high-quality products.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Create code to contribute toward delivery of project deliverables.
• Collaborate with Scrum Master, RTE, Product, and Architecture teams on delivery and release management processes.
• Work with the team to estimate, design, and develop project deliverables including technical details and peer code reviews.
• Plan and execute short-term tactical plans and long-term strategic goals and for managing and maintaining web technologies.
• Triage defects found during software development and quality assurance cycles to ensure a timely resolution.
• Support Release Management and Change Control processes to support the integration and deployment of application features.
• Understands and actively participates in Environmental, Health & Safety responsibilities by following established UO policy, procedures, training and team member involvement activities.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION:

• Bachelor’s degree required in Computer Information Technology, Computer Programming and Analysis, Industrial Technology, Electronics Engineering Technology, or related field.

EXPERIENCE:

• 5+ years equivalent work experience. Experience preferred in front-end or full-stack application development. Conflict resolution and problem-solving techniques required. Good presentation, facilitation, communication, and negotiation skills preferred.
• 3+ years working with modern MV* libraries such as Angular, React, Vue.js, etc.
• Strong understanding of core JavaScript, HTML, CSS, SASS, ES6+ and/or TypeScript.
• Strong understanding of E2E Internet application architecture including browser concepts, HTTP, REST, and Security best practices.
• Experience with CICD, Unit Testing, Linting, and Code Coverage.
• Experience with Object orientated and procedural programming.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills (including the ability to clearly articulate technical concepts to a non-technical audience)
• Business Analysis - proven success collaborating directly with internal customers (i.e., product owners) to understand their needs and translate them into a working solution
• Adaptability - a fast learner with a willingness to build solutions using tools to which you may have had little previous exposure
• Empathy - the innate ability to understand the challenges faced by our customers, and the drive to resolve them
• Passionate about producing simple, consistent, maintainable, well-tested modular code.
• Demonstrated ability to produce high quality technical documentation
• Demonstrated ability of strong customer relationship skills, problem resolution and improved efficiencies and productivity.
• Experience with large-scale enterprise system development and integration.
• Experience with Agile, Scrum, and Scaled Agile Framework a plus
• Experience with accessibility / ADA Compliance; AA, W3, etc.
• Experience with Agile, Scrum, and Scaled Agile Framework a plus.
• Experience with mature SDLC, GIT, and NPM publishing techniques.
• Experience with back-end technologies, Java and .NET.
• Experience with functional and automated testing and focused on quality engineering;
• or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Your talent, skills and experience will be rewarded with a competitive compensation package.

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