Front-End Engineer (Hybrid Work Schedule)

See What We’re All About

As the fastest-growing distributor of restaurant equipment, HVAC and residential appliance parts, we like to do things a little differently. We believe our team should be like family. Not like a second cousin, twice removed, but more like the family you choose to be with every day. First, you have to demonstrate our core values and keep safety as your #1 priority, that’s key. But we’re also looking for unique enthusiasm, high integrity, courage to embrace change…and if you know a few jokes, that puts you on the top of our list.

Do you have a genius-level knowledge of original equipment manufacturer parts? If not, no problem! We’re more interested in passionate people with fresh ideas from different backgrounds. That’s what keeps us at the top of our game. We’re proud that our workplace has been recognized for its growth and innovation on the Inc. 5000 list 15 years in a row and the Crain’s Fast 50 list ten times. We are honored to be voted by our Chicagoland team as a Chicago Tribune Top Workplace for the last four years.

If you’re ready to roll up your sleeves, go above and beyond and put your ambition to work, all while having some fun, let’s chat – Apply Today!

Perks

• Parts Town Pride – check out our virtual tour and culture!
• Quarterly profit-sharing bonus
• Hybrid Work schedule
• Team member appreciation events and recognition programs
• Volunteer opportunities
• Monthly IT stipend
• Casual dress code
• On-demand pay options: Access your pay as you earn it, to cover unexpected or even everyday expenses
• All the traditional benefits like health insurance, 401k/401k match, employee assistance programs and time away – don’t worry, we’ve got you covered.

The Job at a Glance
As a Front-End Engineer, you will play a pivotal role in building and maintaining dynamic, high-performance web applications. You will lead efforts in designing responsive user interfaces using React, integrating seamlessly with SAP Commerce (Hybris) back-end systems. Your expertise in modern front-end technologies, combined with a deep understanding of ecommerce platforms, will ensure optimal performance, scalability, and user experience. Additionally, you will collaborate closely with backend developers, UX/UI designers, and cross-functional teams to deliver efficient, accessible, and maintainable solutions. If you thrive in a fast-paced, innovative environment and are passionate about creating top-tier web applications, this role is for you.

Responsibilities

• Web Application Development: Build and maintain scalable, responsive web applications using React, jQuery, and other front-end technologies
• Design and implement user-friendly interfaces, ensuring high code quality, reusability, and efficiency
• Collaborate with backend developers to integrate front-end components with server-side logic, ensuring smooth data flows between React components and SAP Commerce (Hybris)
• Performance Optimization: Regularly update and optimize existing applications for functionality, performance, and compatibility across browsers and devices
• Implement complex features, ensuring compatibility across various platforms while optimizing for performance and work closely with designers, product managers, and other developers to deliver high-quality products that meet both technical and user requirements
• Maintain detailed documentation for application architecture, design decisions, and coding standards
• Customize Hybris storefront templates and components to meet project needs, ensuring seamless integration with React and optimal performance within the SAP Commerce environment
• Develop and maintain modular, reusable React components to optimize scalability and maintainability and ensure front-end optimization within SAP Commerce for fast load times and smooth user interactions
• Adhere to best coding standards, practices, and guidelines, ensuring consistency and quality across projects
• Conduct regular code reviews to ensure adherence to standards and promote knowledge sharing
• Work closely with UX/UI designers to ensure intuitive, accessible interfaces that adhere to WCAG standards

To Land This Opportunity

• You have 5+ years of front-end development experience with a strong focus on ecommerce applications
• You are an expert on building modular, reusable components, implementing state management (e.g., Redux, Context API), and leveraging React lifecycle methods and hooks (e.g., useState, useEffect)
• You have experience integrating React components with Hybris, customizing storefront templates, and optimizing performance within the Hybris environment
• You obtain experience with front-end testing frameworks and tools like Jest, React Testing Library, Cypress, and QUnit
• You can maintain and refactor jQuery code, ensuring compatibility with React and leveraging it where necessary
• You have experience deploying front-end applications on cloud platforms (Azure preferred, but AWS or Google Cloud is beneficial)
• You are proficient in performance monitoring and optimization using tools like Google Analytics, New Relic, and Datadog
• You are familiar with implementing secure front-end applications using OAuth2, JWT, and SSO integrations
• You possess excellent communication and teamwork abilities, working closely with backend developers, UX/UI designers, and product teams
• You are confident with WCAG standards for accessibility and a strong understanding of user-centric design principles
• You have hands on experience with Modern Tools: Familiarity with containerizing front-end applications using Docker and deploying them on Kubernetes
• Bonus points if you have a degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field. You thrive in a dynamic environment with shifting priorities, adapting quickly to new challenges and opportunities to drive innovation and efficiency in cloud operations

About Your Future Team

The Ecommerce team is a fast-growing group that embraces the rapid change that comes with incredible growth. We bring our whole selves to work each day - personality and all - in true Parts Town style. 

Parts Town welcomes diversity and as an equal opportunity employer all qualified applicants will be considered regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status.