Senior Frontend Developer

We can only hire in the following states: WI, MN, IL, WA, ME, FL, SC, NV, CA

At Wantable we care about providing a consistent and streamlined user experience across our software platforms. We are currently investing in the future by iteratively migrating areas of our user journey from AngularJS and a homegrown SCSS framework to Hotwire/Turbo + Stimulus with Tailwind within our Rails 7 Monolith.

MISSION:

We're looking for someone to lead the charge on the UX and frontend side with the help and backing of our current team of designers, marketers, full-stack engineers, product managers, support engineers, and data scientists. You'll find yourself working in our current and future technology platforms, Shopify themes, and Dynamic Yield to maintain design and UX parity between systems and introduce new features. This position reports to the Director of Site Experience on our Marketing team but will partner and work closely with Engineering.

Wantable empowers you to work remotely or at our headquarters and cafe space in Milwaukee's Walker's Point Neighborhood.

You're a good fit at Wantable if you

• Are a "manager of one"
• You have experience in UX and constantly put yourself in the users' shoes
• Collaborate well on high-level design and architecture decisions but are comfortable working solo heads down on components
• Encourage sound architectural practices and general improvements with code reviews
• You understand the importance of and can balance the desire for code perfection with business need
• You are attentive to detail and execute with high regard for brand guidelines
• Are humble in conversation, but confident in your skills
• Are helpful and approachable (e.g. when a teammate needs help, you'll be there)
• When faced with a hard problem you can break it down into digestible pieces
• When you get stuck you're open and willing to ask for guidance

Responsibilities

• Develop, test, and maintain websites and applications
• Ensuring that all front-end code is optimized for speed, performance, and accessibility
• Understand and execute the software development life cycles and processes at Wantable
• Collaborate with designers and engineers to provide a seamless user experience
• Ensure all web pages are consistent in their layout and design across our current and future platforms, Dynamic Yield and Shopify.
• Solid understanding of modern web design principles and best practices.
• Conduct regular code reviews and provide constructive feedback to other members of the development, marketing, and/or creative team.
• Staying up-to-date with emerging trends and technologies in UX and front-end development.
• Establish and meet project deadlines
• Adhere to and develop coding standards set forth by other developers as well as define new standards and hold others accountable
• Engage with end-users, designers, other developers, and business personnel to create and implement software solutions
• Provide thought leadership within information technology and across the organization striving for top-quality customer experience/satisfaction and high company morale

What we are looking for

• The desire to make big and bold contributions that significantly impact the Wantable customer journey and ultimately drive key performance indicators
• Someone with a keen eye for detail and be able to deliver the highest quality of work that meets the specifications of the design team and brand guidelines.
• At least 5 years of experience in UX and front-end development, with a strong portfolio of web design projects.
• Solid understanding of UX and web design principles and best practices.
• Multiple years of industry experience with each of the following:
  • Collaborating with backend developers and sharing project responsibilities to create well-functioning, aesthetically pleasing websites
  • CSS/SCSS and HTML/HAML
  • Developing responsive web applications
  • Tailwind
  • Accessibility
  • Consuming REST APIs (we use a Rails backend)
  • ECMAScript 2015/ES6 and above
  • Vue, React, Angular, or similar javascript frameworks
  • GitHub or similar version control and code review

Nice to have qualifications

• Knowledge, experience, or interest in any of the following:
  • Rails, Hotwire, Stimulus
  • Building best in class e-commerce applications
  • Writing front-end unit and integration tests
  • Dynamic Yield Experience in Templates or similar dynamic CMS
  • Shopify theming, LiquidJS or any other experience with Shopify as an e-commerce platform
  • Platform engineering or DevOps, deploying/managing/supporting applications in cloud-based infrastructure
  • Google Analytics, Google Tag Manager, or page third party marketing tracking
  • Cloudinary or other asset management and dynamic image resizing
  • Excellent communication and collaboration skills

Other Duties:

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Remote / In-Office requirements:

This position can be partial or fully remote; however, some mandatory meetings and events will need to be scheduled in person at our Headquarters in Milwaukee, WI as directed by your supervisor.

This role requires night/weekend adjustments and therefore doesn't have set "business hours" However most operations, meetings, and work is expected to be done during business hours M-F central standard time.

Due to this role's remote nature, we cannot provide visa sponsorship. Resumes and communication must be submitted in English.

About Wantable:

Wantable is a next-generation fashion brand giving customers access to high-quality products created and curated by our team of expert merchants and stylists. We deliver unrivaled customer experiences through our proprietary technology and platforms that allow customers to shop on their own or with the help of a stylist, and to try before they buy from the comfort of their homes. Wantable was founded in 2012 with the belief that when you look good, you feel good, and has been fueling self-confidence in customers ever since.

Benefits:

Wantable team members enjoy free food, coffee, and drink in our HQ's beautiful new Wantable Cafe. We have a laid-back, casual environment in a state-of-the-art new HQ.

Since our office-based staff returned to the office following the pandemic, we offer employees the opportunity to work remotely to the extent their role allows and subject to their manager's discretion.

We offer flexible schedules, paid parental leave (mothers AND fathers), and a private room for nursing mothers.

Even more exciting: paid vacation and six and a half paid holidays per year, plus a 50% discount on all merchandise. You'll be eligible for the discount on your first day.

Important, but maybe less thrilling: we offer medical (traditional and high deductible), dental, and vision insurance, as well as a 401K (both pre-tax and Roth options). We have ample parking, and if you take the bus we'll fully reimburse your fare receipts.