We are seeking a talented and motivated Frontend Software Engineer to join our foundational technology and product team at Italic. As a key member of our engineering department, you will have significant ownership of our codebase and play a crucial role in shaping our digital experience. This mission-critical position offers an exciting opportunity to work on consumer-facing applications and contribute to the growth of our premium DTC brand.
Responsibilities
Product Development
- Collaborate closely with our Head of Marketing, e-commerce team, and fellow engineers to design, develop, and ship well-built, fully tested features
- Translate product requirements and design mockups into high-quality, responsive, and performant user interfaces
- Implement and maintain frontend architecture that ensures scalability, performance, and code reusability
Code Quality and Documentation
- Write clean, efficient, and well-documented code adhering to best practices and coding standards
- Create comprehensive documentation for the codebase, enabling future engineers to quickly understand and contribute to the project
- Participate in code reviews to ensure code quality, share knowledge, and maintain consistency across the team
Cross-functional Collaboration
- Work closely with UX/UI designers to ensure seamless implementation of designs and animations
- Collaborate with backend engineers to integrate frontend applications with APIs and services
- Participate in sprint planning, daily stand-ups, and retrospectives as part of an agile development process
Requirements
Technical Skills
- 3+ years of professional experience as a software engineer building consumer-facing web applications
- Strong proficiency in modern JavaScript, HTML5, and CSS3
- Experience with one or more modern frontend frameworks (e.g., React, Vue.js, Angular)
- Familiarity with state management solutions (e.g., Redux, Vuex)
- Knowledge of responsive design principles and cross-browser compatibility issues
- Experience with version control systems (preferably Git)
- Understanding of RESTful APIs and asynchronous request handling
Education and Work Environment
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field preferred (equivalent work experience considered)
- Experience working in an agile software development environment
- Proven track record of being a productive member of a distributed engineering team
Soft Skills
- Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills
- Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment
- Keen eye for detail and commitment to producing high-quality work
Mentality
- Passion for creating exceptional user experiences
- Proactive learner with a desire to stay updated on emerging frontend technologies and best practices
- Adaptable and open to feedback, with a growth mindset
- Customer-centric approach to software development
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with e-commerce platforms or DTC brands
- Familiarity with server-side rendering and static site generation
- Knowledge of web accessibility standards (WCAG)
- Experience with frontend testing frameworks (e.g., Jest, Cypress)
- Contributions to open-source projects or personal side projects demonstrating frontend expertise
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