Developer

Works with project managers, business analysts, content specialists, and digital product owners to understand how business requirements and technical specifications will translate to actual work product across platform. Maintains a culture of open communication, collaboration, mutual respect and productive behaviors; hires, trains and retains top tier talent and mentors team members to new and fulfilling career experiences. Writes clean, efficient and well-engineered front-end code that can serve as standard of excellence for other team members. Conducts code reviews and provides guidance on code management, release management, environment management, process flows and documentation. Identifies risks, barriers, efficiencies and opportunities when thinking through development approach. Explores all technical options when considering a solution, including homegrown coding, third party sub-systems, enterprise platforms and existing technology components. Participates in collaborative efforts through all phases of software development life cycle (SDLC), including requirements analysis, technical design, coding, testing, and release support. Understands lifecycle of various technology sub-systems that comprise eCommerce platform (i.e., version, release, roadmap), including current capabilities, compatibilities, limitations and dependencies; understands and advises of optimal upgrade paths. Leverages relationships with key IT, QA and other corporate colleagues by communicating and collaborating on cross function initiatives. Participates in collaborative technology discussions and accepts and provides constructive criticism in a professional manner. Works with project managers, business analysts, content specialists, and digital product owners to understand how business requirements and technical specifications will translate to actual work product across platform. Develops technical documentation, such as system context diagrams, design documents and release procedures. Participates in troubleshooting efforts for production issues of all levels and severities, through a hands-on approach or through delegation, and assigns to third party front-end developers as appropriate and tracks progress. Participates in efforts to monitor web properties for uptime, and proactively identify future problems by analyzing trends, data and monitoring reporting.