Front-End Architect - Experience Design | Credera

Front-End Architect Experience DesignChicago Description Are you passionate about bringing elegant design solutions to life through clean, semantic code and sophisticated interactions? Then we want to talk to you! Why you should join our team: The opportunity for a e variety of work including consumer websites, web & mobile applications, eCommerce solutions, customer portals and brand strategy across a spectrum of industries and clientpany sizes Mentor junior team members and play a lead role in technology implementation projects Keep your skills fresh by working with the newest approaches, methodologies and technologies Enjoy a clear path to achievable career advancement opportunities Like what you hear but still not sure Credera is for you? Read more about Credera s fun, collaborative and talented UX team, and see some of our work at https://www.credera/services/strategy/experience-design! What you will do: Architects within our experience design practice are proactive, driven team leaders who are passionate about bringing innovative design visions to the web. Our architects wear many hats and thrive when placed into situations that test their mastery of modern front-end technologies, and their ability to effectively leadplex business engagements. We lead by example and expect our architects to set and uphold best practices, build scalable and maintainable codebases, and proe mentorship and coaching to junior team members on each of our projects. Our devotion to building the best possible solution for users will have you collaborating across our XD disciplines and serving as an ambassador of user-centered thinking to our clients from conceptualization all the way to delivery. Work alonge design and programming teams to lead front-end implementation of a designed solution for use across multiple browsers and devices Architect performant and scalable front-end solutions for modern web applications and websites Set coding standards and ensure adherence to front-end best practices with an emphasis on testing, accessibility, and SEO Mentor junior developers within a team environment by performing code reviews and pair programming Establish front-end build processes and implement required tooling for use in CI/CD pipelines Champion the appropriate application of design fundamentals when project requirements shift or change in flight Keep up to date with industry standards and emerging technologies, tools, and techniques What you need: Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Arts from an accredited university or equivalent relevant experience 5 – 8 years of work experience in software development Experience leading front-end development teams Skilled at creating high-level project plans, timelines, budgets, and release roadmaps Experience managing volatile scope and expectations on multiple engagements Proficiency at time management and distribution ofplex tasks amongst team members Track record of successfully driving key decisions with clients and/or executive leadership Expert in HTML, CSS, (SCSS / LESS) and JavaScript Experience building applications using leading JavaScript frameworks such as React, Angular, and Vue Deep understanding ofmon CSS frameworks such as Bootstrap or Tailwind UI Expert in responsive design and how to deliver high value content and functionality to multiple devices via the web In-depth understanding of accessibility and SEO best practices Experience configuring front end tools such as Gulp or Webpack and CI/CD build processes Experience writing unit tests and utilizing various testing frameworks Experience working with content management systems and/or open-source products What we coner a bonus: Formal mentorship and team building experience Proven success in managing shifting product requirements and expectations A working knowledge of any server-e languages and familiarity with data structures How we work: We work in small (typically 5-10 person) project teams that collaborate closely with clients to solve their toughest challenges We employ principles of agile development to achieve high velocity and quality of delivery We offer several channels for collaboration that make it easy to reach out to leaders within the practice We adhere to Credera’s core values of integrity, excellence, professionalism, and humility at all times Learn more: Credera is a global boutique consulting firm specializing in management consulting, user experience, and technology solutions, with offices in Dallas, Houston, Denver, Chicago, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Atlanta, Seattle, and New York. We work with clients ranging from Fortune 500panies to emerging industry leaders. We proe expert, objective advice to help solveplex business and technology challenges. Our deep capabilities in strategy, organization, process, analytics, technology, and user experience help our clients improve their performance. Clients depend on our ability to anticipate, recognize, and address their specific needs. Credera’s consultants work with some of the world’s best-known brands in a variety of industries, including one of the top five fast food chains, leading energy organizations, retailers, and airlines. More information is available at www.credera. We are part of the OPMG Group of Companies, a division of Omn Group Inc. Credera has received a number of state and national awards! Please check out our employer awards at: https://www.credera/awards-and-recognition Along with a greatpany culture, we proe an outstandingpensation package including apetitive salary and aprehensive benefit plan (e.g., medical, dental, disability, matching 401k, PTO, etc.). This position is an exempt position.