NEW JOB OPENING
LEAD FRONTEND REACT ENGINEER
IN Chicago, IL, USA!

***Only qualified Lead Front-end React Engineer candidates located near Chicago, IL area to be considered due to the position requiring an onsite presence***



Education and Experience:

• A Bachelor's (BS) degree in Computer Science or related Computer Engineering or Science curriculum is required

• At least 8 years of professional development experience with significant exposure to working on complex projects with cross functional teams



Should Have:

• Experience writing automated tests (e.g. Mocha, Jest, Enzyme, etc.)

• TypeScript

• Redux or other state management libraries in the React ecosystem

• Data visualization experience (e.g. D3, Chart.js, Highcharts, SVG, Canvas, etc.)

• Good sense of UI/UX design

• Experience with a code style guide (we use the Airbnb style guide)

• Experience working with databases (relational, document, etc.) and writing SQL

• Knowledge of web application security (http-https, Content Security Policy, OWASP, etc.)

• Knowledge of Webpack or similar module bundler

• Experience leading teams



Secondary Skills:

• Highly motivated, self-directed and possesses solid execution skills

• Demonstrates critical thinking and probes beyond the surface of the requested data to get at the valuable (actionable) information

• Able to understand complex technical concepts quickly

• Detail oriented but understands broader impacts of requests

• Adjusts quickly to changing priorities as necessary

• Manages multiple tasks and deliverables simultaneously and in an organized and results-oriented manner

• Strives to proactively identify and address areas where business process efficiency and effectiveness improvements would make a positive impact on the top and bottom lines

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Possesses a strong analytical, quantitative, and objective outlook

• Excellent people skills are also necessary since this position interacts with all levels of resources across the entire organization



Qualifications (must haves):

• Strong programming skills in Javascript, React.js, Typescript, Node.js – 5 years minimum

• Must have proven experience building external facing friendly websites (Includes mobile) using JavaScript frameworks

• Server-side programming experience with automation and backend support preferred

• Some SQL skills for developing and optimizing complex stored procedures desirable

• Experience with agile project methodology and collaboration in Jira/ADO

• Excellent communication skills, analytical ability, strong judgment and management skills, and the ability to work effectively with client and IT management and staff required

• Skills in working with Opensource technologies, Database technologies, micro service architecture, cloud-native development, continuous build, continuous integration, and continuous deployment desirable

• Ability to work effectively with end users to define requirements

• Leadership and organizational skills are required to determine the Business Unit's goals, resources needed, and to assess and develop the skills of staff

• Experience in Domain Driven Design desirable

• Experience with continuous integration and collaboration tools like JIRA, ADO, Bitbucket, GitHub, and Confluence



Tasks & Responsibilities:

• Developing new Greenfield and brownfield products using ReactJS

• Building reusable components and front-end libraries for future use

• Translating designs and wireframes into high quality code

• Responsible for efficiently working with other teams in the organization to help them leverage the micro-FE framework/components library in their quest to modernize their applications

• Optimizing components for maximum performance across a vast array of web-capable devices and browsers

• Facilitate code review

• Have the abilities to debug and resolve defects and bugs

• Responsible for designing, developing, testing, and deploying software solutions for Private Passport Accounts pages

• Propose new designs and modify existing ones to continuously improve performance, functionality, and stability of the system

• Partner with business leaders and business unit partners to define priorities and deliver custom solutions to solve business problems or address business needs

• Must be competent to work at the highest technical level of all phases of system design and implementation

• Provides comprehensive consultation to Business Unit and IT management and staff at the highest technical level on all phases of the project development cycle

• Provide technical expertise to support and enhance the Private Passport application

• Provides leadership and guidance to staff, fostering an environment that encourages employee participation, teamwork, and communication

• Seasoned multi-disciplinary expert with extensive technical and / or business knowledge and functional expertise. Financial Services experience preferred

• Carries out complex initiatives involving multiple disciplines and/or ambiguous issues

• **Only those lawfully authorized to work in the designated country associated with the position will be considered.**

• **Please note that all Position start dates and duration are estimates and may be reduced or lengthened based upon a client’s business needs and requirements.**