Major Activities
Development:
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand project requirements, user stories, and design mockups.
Translate design concepts and wireframes into high-quality, responsive user interfaces using React and related technologies.
Develop and maintain reusable UI components using Chakra UI, Styled-Components, and other appropriate libraries.
Implement state management using Redux to ensure efficient data flow and consistent application behavior.
Utilize Axios for efficient data fetching and management of API requests and responses.
Apply your expertise in Lodash to handle data manipulation and transformation effectively.
Leverage Node.js (V16+) for server-side logic and building scalable, high-performance applications.
Implement server-side rendering (SSR), client-side rendering (CSR), and incremental static regeneration (ISR) using Next.js.
Write clean, well-documented, and performant code that adheres to coding standards and best practices.
Optimize application performance for maximum speed and scalability.
Collaborate with backend developers to integrate front-end and back-end functionalities seamlessly.
Stay up to date with the latest UI development trends, tools, and technologies.
Participate in code reviews to maintain code quality and ensure knowledge sharing across the team.
Mentor and guide junior developers, providing technical leadership and fostering skill growth.
Contribute to the continuous improvement of development processes and methodologies.
50% • Design, develop, test, deploy, maintain and improve software
10% • Improve system quality by identifying issues, common patterns and developing standard operating procedures
10% • Enhance applications by identifying opportunities for improvement, make recommendations and design and implement systems
10% • Maintain and improve existing codebases and peer review code changes
5% • Manage individual project priorities, deadlines and deliverables
5% • Work with teams to implement technical designs
5% • Investigate and use new technologies where relevant
Minimum Education
12 years of related experience with a Bachelor’s degree; or 8 years and a Master’s degree; or a PhD with 5 years experience.
Minimum Special Certifications or technical skills
Proven track record working as a front-end developer. In-depth knowledge of HTML, CSS, JavaScript and functional programming.
Extensive experience with React and Redux for building dynamic and interactive user interfaces.
Strong proficiency in Chakra UI and Styled-Components for creating visually consistent and aesthetically pleasing designs.
Proficiency in Lodash for efficient data manipulation and transformation.
Solid understanding of asynchronous programming and using Axios for handling API requests.
Experience with Node.js (V16+) and Next.js for server-side rendering and building modern web applications.
Experience with responsive and mobile-first design principles.
Experience with front-end testing frameworks such as Jest, React Testing Library, or Cypress.
Solid understanding of web standards, UI/UX best practices, and cross-browser compatibility.
Experience with performance optimization techniques to ensure fast-loading and smooth user experiences.
Experience working in an Agile environment, leading onsite and offshore teams.
Strong commitment to producing high-quality, maintainable code.
Minimum Type of experience the job requires
Software development experience
Minimum of 12 years of related experience with a Bachelor’s degree; or 8 years and a Master’s degree; or a PhD with 5 years experience; or equivalent experience.
Other
Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
Ability to lead and mentor junior developers.
Applicants in the U.S. must satisfy federal, state, and local legal requirements of the job.
To review a comprehensive list of benefits, please visit Michaels Benefits (MIKBenefits.com)
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For 50 years, Michaels has been the best place for all things creative. We strive to inspire our customers, cultivate confident leaders, and serve our communities by fostering an inclusive environment for everyone to learn, shop, and create. At Michaels, everyone has a seat at our craft table and every Team Member is encouraged to hone their craft with opportunities for personal and professional growth. From our Stores and Distribution Centers to Artistree and our Support Center, our best-in-class team is committed to delivering on our purpose to fuel the joy of creativity. As the leading creative destination in North America, we operate over 1,290 stores in 49 states and Canada and online at Michaels.com and Michaels.ca. The Michaels Companies, Inc. also owns Artistree, a manufacturer of custom and specialty framing merchandise, and MakerPlace by Michaels, a dedicated handmade goods marketplace.
Michaels is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are here for all Team Members and all Makers to create, innovate and be better together.
Michaels is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. In keeping with this commitment, Michaels will assure that people with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. Accordingly, if a reasonable accommodation is required to fully participate in the job application or interview process, to perform the essential functions of the job, and/or to receive all other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact Customer Care at 1-800-642-4235 (1800-MICHAEL).
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