Senior Front End Web Developer

Minitab seeks an experienced Web Content Management Developer to join its team, supporting the global Marketing content team in delivering website updates, feature releases, and marketing initiatives. Using Adobe Experience Manager as a Cloud Service, the developer will work closely with Marketing Directors, ensuring timely task completion and maintaining the overall health, security, and compliance of Minitab's web properties.

This role involves contributing to the design, development, and deployment of front-end and back-end solutions while adhering to Minitab's global branding and web standards.

Key Responsibilities

1. Site Support and Maintenance:

   • Deliver assigned tasks on time and ensure quality through proactive review.
   • Identify and resolve complex bugs with minimal supervision.
   • Monitor and maintain site health, security, and compliance.

2. Development:

   • Research, prototype, and implement front-end code for development projects.
   • Collaborate with the Marketing team to develop innovative solutions aligned with business goals.
   • Configure third-party platforms (CMS, Event Management, E-commerce) to reflect Minitab’s branding and design standards.

3. Collaboration and Oversight:

   • Work closely with Marketing Directors and design firms to evaluate technical feasibility.
   • Provide technical oversight for Minitab's global web properties, ensuring consistency across sites.

4. Knowledge Expansion:

   • Stay updated with industry standards, expanding domain expertise and technical skills.
   • Serve as a resource for other developers and participate in global website projects.

Qualifications

Required:

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline or equivalent experience.

• Experience:

  • 5+ years in front-end engineering and modern web frameworks/libraries.
  • Fluency in HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and frameworks like Bootstrap, JQuery, or React.
  • Experience with at least one CMS platform (Adobe Experience Manager preferred).
  • Proficiency in responsive design and mobile optimization strategies.
  • Understanding of cross-browser compatibility issues and solutions.

• Skills:

  • Strong generalist skill set for tackling both front-end and back-end challenges.
  • Excellent communication skills to convey technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.

Preferred:

• Experience with Java and component-based CMS systems.
• Familiarity with Git, Google Tag Manager, Adobe Analytics, and localization strategies.
• Awareness of GDPR, CCPA, and privacy regulations.
• Knowledge of Photoshop and prototyping tools like Figma.
• Experience with Apache/IIS rewrite strategies.

Additional Attributes

• Strong problem-solving and initiative-taking skills.
• Ability to work in cross-functional teams and build consensus for new practices.
• Eagerness to learn and adopt emerging technologies.
• Leadership capabilities to manage small projects and mentor junior developers.

Work Environment

• Onsite in Chicago, IL, transitioning to a hybrid schedule after onboarding