Senior Front End Developer, Digital

Overview

Who are we:
Saks is the premier destination for luxury fashion, driven by a mission to help customers express themselves through relevant and inspiring style. Since our inception in 1924, we have delivered one of a kind shopping experiences, featuring an expertly curated assortment of fashion and highly personalized customer service. Our unique approach combines an emphasis on the digital customer experience with a strong connection to a network of 41 extraordinary stores across North America for seamless, all-channel shopping.

On its website (https://www.saksfifthavenue.com/) and app (iOS only), Saks offers an unparalleled selection of curated merchandise across fashion for women and men, across categories like beauty, jewelry, shoes, clothing, home decor and more. In addition to the shopping experience, customers come to Saks for inspiring editorial content, access to digital stylists, lifestyle experiences and other world-class services. The company is currently in the midst of a dramatic expansion, driven by significant enhancements to its platforms and offerings, with the goal of becoming the pre-eminent destination for luxury globally.

About Saks Technology:
Saks Technology teams are responsible for building and innovating the Saks online experience, consisting of different functional teams including Software Engineering, Quality Assurance, Stores, Technology Strategy and Enablement, Data and Machine Learning.

About this role:
We are looking for a Senior Frontend Developer with strong expertise in Salesforce Commerce Cloud (SFCC) to lead the design and implementation of exceptional user interfaces for eCommerce applications. In this role, you will drive the development of responsive and high-performing frontends, set technical standards, and guide a team of developers to deliver state-of-the-art eCommerce solutions.

Responsibilities

Frontend Development:
Lead the development of responsive, cross-browser-compatible user interfaces using SFCC Storefront Reference Architecture (SFRA).

Develop custom client-side solutions, including JavaScript libraries, components, and frameworks.

Mentorship:
Provide technical leadership and guidance to frontend developers.

Mentor junior developers, conduct code reviews, and ensure adherence to coding standards and best practices.

Collaboration:
Collaborate with backend developers, UI/UX designers, and project managers to deliver seamless and user-friendly eCommerce experiences.

Translate business and design requirements into technical specifications and actionable tasks.

Performance Optimization:
Optimize frontend performance to ensure fast loading times and a seamless user experience across devices.

Monitor and resolve frontend-related issues, including accessibility and usability challenges.

Innovative Solutions:
Stay updated with the latest frontend technologies and trends, incorporating innovations into project work.

Propose and implement new tools or frameworks to improve development efficiency and user experience.

Key Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree required in Engineering (Computer Science or Information Science preferred).

Strong academic record, excellent written and verbal communication skills.

5 to 8 years of experience with at least 4 years as an SFCC developer..

In-depth knowledge of HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, and modern frontend frameworks (e.g., React, Vue.js).

Proficiency in SFRA (Storefront Reference Architecture) and SFCC Business Manager.

Proficient knowledge & hands-on experience using ISMLs, SCSS, Bootstrap, and setting up Business Manager Configuration

Experience of using CSS pre-processors, CSS-in-JS (we use SASS and styled components).

Commercial experience of using version control tooling (GIT) in a large development team performing.

Debugging and troubleshooting skills.

Proficiency in JavaScript, Node.js, and server-side development.

Familiarity with tools like Jenkins/Circle CI, Jira, GitHub and familiarity with eCommerce frameworks is good to have.

Your Life and Career at Saks:
Be among the coolest people thriving in Saks’ work culture.

Exposure to rewarding career advancement opportunities.

A workplace that promotes a healthy, fulfilling work/life balance

Benefits package for all eligible full-time employees (including medical, vision and dental).

Thank you for your interest in Saks. We look forward to reviewing your application.

Saks provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability. Saks welcomes all applicants for this position. Should you be individually selected to participate in an assessment or selection process, accommodations are available upon request in relation to the materials or processes to be used.

Saks.com is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.