Technology.

Senior Developer, Front End

in Chicago.

Critical Mass is currently looking for a Senior Front End Developer to join our growing team. You will be working with frontend JavaScript, HTML, and CSS (latest versions) as you collaborate with Adobe Experience Manager and the Adobe Marketing Cloud. This role offers the opportunity to work with world-class clients on a class-leading CMS marketing platform. Critical Mass is a creative company at heart that uses technology to deliver amazing experiences for our clients. The marketing industry is constantly evolving and, as such, provides the opportunity to work on new high-exposure projects using newer technologies. We work hard, have a lot of fun along the way and hope you’ll join us.

This position requires candidates to obtain a Level 2 Security Clearance in accordance with U.S. government regulations. As such, only U.S. citizens or permanent residents (Green Card holders) are eligible to apply.

Our new hires & employees are the future of our organization, and we want to set you up for long-term success.  In an effort to do so, we expect our team to work from an office a minimum of 3 days a week.

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You will:

  • Use modern front-end frameworks and digital pattern libraries to rapidly prototype with code.
  • Deliver solutions that balance technical and business requirements by choosing the best mix of cutting-edge technology.
  • Work with project teams to understand business and user requirements.
  • Exercise quality control on all aspects of web development to maintain high coding standards and practices.

You have:

  • Minimum of 5 years of proficiency in JavaScript, HTML, and CSS (latest versions).
  • MUST HAVE: Strong expertise in Vanilla JavaScript, as key components are built with JavaScript and HTML5.
  • Experience with Adobe Experience Manager (AEM) or another CMS (e.g., WordPress) would be an asset.
  • Knowledge of React and experience with modern front-end tools and frameworks.
  • Experience with management frameworks and tools such as Jira, GitHub, and GitLab.
  • Experience working with package managers and automation tools like npm, gulp, and grunt.
  • Demonstrated understanding of Responsive Web Design principles.
  • Experience diagnosing and solving cross-browser/cross-platform issues.
  • Experience working with cross-functional and cross-office teams.
  • Exceptional attention to detail is crucial.
  • Must demonstrate patience and flexibility.
  • Agency experience would be an asset

What We Offer:

  • Global maternity and parental leave
  • Competitive benefits packages
  • Vacation, compassionate leave, wellness days, and flex days
  • Access to online services for families and new parents
  • Extensive winter holiday office closures
  • Summer Fridays (off at 3:00 PM local time every Friday)
  • Diversity and Inclusion Board with 15 affinity groups
  • Enterprise-wide employee discounts

 

Critical Mass is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We do not tolerate discrimination on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status. If you are an individual with disabilities who would like to request an accommodation, please reach out to accommodations@criticalmass.com.

We are committed to fostering diversity, equity, and inclusion within our pool of candidates, with a target of achieving at least 50% representation from underrepresented communities.

The Critical Mass Talent Acquisition team will only communicate from email addresses that use the URLs criticalmass.com and us.greenhouse-mail.io. We will not use apps such as Facebook Messenger, WhatsApp, or Google Hangouts for communicating with you. We will never ask you to send us money, technology, or anything else to work for our company. If you believe you are the victim of a scam, please review your local government consumer protections guidance and reach out to them directly.

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