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Front-End Architect
Chicago, United States
Credera is a global consulting firm that combines transformational consulting capabilities, deep industry knowledge, AI and technology expertise to deliver valuable customer experiences and accelerated growth across various industries. We continuously evolve our services to meet the needs of future organizations and reflect modern best practices. Our unique global approach provides tailored solutions, transforming the most influential brands and organizations worldwide.
Our employees, the lifeblood of our company, are passionate about making an extraordinary impact on our clients, colleagues, and communities. This passion drives how we spend our time, resources, and talents. Our commitment to our people and work has been recognized globally. Please visit our employer awards page: https://www.credera.com/awards-and-recognition.
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 wide variety of work including consumer websites, web & mobile applications, eCommerce solutions, customer portals and brand strategy across a spectrum of industries and client company 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.com/services/strategy/experience-design!
The Role:
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 proficiency of modern front-end technologies, and their ability to effectively lead complex business engagements. We lead by example and expect our architects to set and uphold best practices, build scalable and maintainable codebases, and provide mentorship and coaching to junior team members on each of our engagements. Our commitment 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 for our clients from conceptualization through implementation.
A great candidate:
- Is detail-oriented and passionate about user-experience and front-end engineering
- Delivers performant and scalable front-end solutions for modern web applications and websites
- Sets coding standards and ensures adherence to front-end best practices with an emphasis on testing, accessibility, and SEO through coaching and mentorship
- Establishes front-end build processes and implements required tooling for use in CI/CD pipelines
- Understands how and when to pivot in the development process when project requirements change
- Keeps up to date with emerging technologies and industry trends
- Works collaboratively as a part of a diverse team
- Possesses strong time management and communication skills
- Values mentorship and the opportunity to learn from a Career Coach
- Leans into challenges and sees them as opportunities for growth
Qualifications
- 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 engineering teams
- Skilled at creating high-level project plans, timelines, budgets, and release roadmaps
- Experience managing scope and client expectations
- Proficiency at time management and delegation of complex 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
- Proficient in building applications using leading JavaScript frameworks such as React, Angular, and Vue
- Deep understanding of common 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 Webpack and CI/CD pipelines
- Experience writing unit tests and utilizing various testing frameworks
- Experience working with content management systems and/or open-source products
Bonus points
- Formal mentorship and team building experience
- Proven success in managing shifting product requirements and expectations
- A working knowledge of any server-side languages and familiarity with data structures
Learn More: Credera is part of the Omnicom Precision Marketing Group (OPMG), a division of Omnicom Group Inc. OPMG is a global network of agencies that leverage data, technology, and CRM to create personalized and impactful customer experiences. OPMG offers a range of services, such as data-driven product / service design, technology strategy and implementation, CRM / loyalty strategy and activation, econometric and attribution modelling, technical and business consulting, and digital experience design and development.
Compensation: The salary range listed is provided for informational purposes only. Credera treats all applicants as individuals, considering, but not limited to, their professional and academic experience, specialized training, certifications, and associated responsibilities as they relate to our specific industry. The salary range listed is just one component of our total compensation package for each unique employee.
We believe in recognizing and rewarding contributions at every level. While senior-level employees are eligible for a variable component as part of their compensation package, we are committed to supporting the growth and development of all team members. As employees progress in their careers, everyone will have opportunities to take on new responsibilities and become eligible for additional rewards. We strive to create an environment where everyone is empowered to succeed and advance.
Benefits: Credera provides a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits plan. Benefits include health, mental health, vision, dental, and life insurance, prescriptions, fertility and adoption benefits, community service days, paid parental leave, PTO, 14 paid holidays, matching 401(k), Healthcare & Dependent Flexible Spending Accounts, and disability benefits. For more information regarding Omnicom benefits, please visit www.omnicombenefits.com.
Hybrid Working Model: Our employees have the flexibility to work remotely two days a week. We expect team members to spend three days in person, with the freedom to choose the days and times that best suit them, their project, and their teams. You'll collaborate with your project team to balance flexibility with the benefits of in-person connection, delivering outstanding results for our clients. The Why: In-person engagement is essential for building strong relationships with clients and colleagues. It fosters trust, encourages learning, and helps us grow as consultants and professionals.
Travel: For our consulting roles, our goal is to minimize travel, and most projects do not require extensive travel. While some projects may involve up to 80% travel for a period, the annual average for team members is typically 10%–30%. We take a personal approach to travel by considering your submitted preferences when assigning roles.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, genetic information, veteran status, or disability.
Credera will never ask for money up front and will not use apps such as Facebook Messenger, WhatsApp or Google Hangouts for communicating with you. You should be very wary of, and carefully scrutinize, any job opportunity that asks for money prior to starting and/or one where all communications take place exclusively via chat.
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