COMPANY DESCRIPTION

The Web Front End engineer will be responsible for development, operations and support of our A&F, a&f kids, Hollister, Gilly Hicks and Social Tourist brand global ecommerce websites. In this role, you will work within a team to implement new features and functionality as well as maintain, support, and upgrade existing functionality. In addition, you will utilize prior eCommerce experience to identify and implement improvements in current technology implementations.

WHAT WILL YOU BE DOING?

• Develop and maintain the UI tier making use of industry best practices 

• Implement rapid updates to fulfill changing business and marketing requirements

• Build reusable code for future use and shared among the front end experiences

• Monitor website performance, watch for site usability problems, and rectify the issues

• Develop functional and technical documentation and designs for assigned projects 

• Work within a team environment, supporting the team goals, and improving web development engineering practices 

• Analyze and optimize front end architecture and maximize page performance 

• Utilize SASS to create responsive page layouts and styles 

• Act as mentor to peers 

• Develop code consistent with A&F standard coding practices

WHAT WILL YOU NEED TO BRING?

• BA/BS Degree in Computer Science, MIS, related field, or equivalent experience. 

• 5+ years of experience in a related field, writing custom HTML, CSS, and JavaScript 

• Experience in all phases of the software development life cycle, including analysis, design, unit test, system test, deployment and production support.

• Understanding of the concept of progressive enhancement 

• In-depth knowledge of mobile first responsive design 

• Familiarity with browser testing and debugging 

• A firm grasp of SEO / SEM best practices 

• Experience developing code compliant with Web Content Accessibility Guidelines 2.1 (WCAG) 

• Experience with CI/CD theory and automated testing workflows 

• Experience with the following languages, technologies, or methodologies:

• HTML5, SASS/CSS3 , 

• CSS frameworks (ex. SASS, LESS)

• React, ES6, and legacy jQuery stacks

• Workflow automation using Grunt/Gulp

• JSP/JSTL or equivalent server-side templating language (PHP, ASP)

• JavaScript design patterns (MVC, Flux, Redux)

• Unit testing and test-driven development (Jasmine, Karma, or similar)

• Performance optimization (YSlow, Pagespeed)

• Expertise writing semantic, modular front-end code using HTML5, SASS/CSS3, and W3C coding practices 

• Experience writing rudimentary SQL statements (SELECT, UPDATE, INSERT, DELETE)

OUR COMPANY

Abercrombie & Fitch Co. (A&F Co.) is a global retailer of five iconic, omnichannel lifestyle brands catering to the kid through millennial customer: Abercrombie & Fitch, abercrombie kids, Hollister, Gilly Hicks and Social Tourist. At A&F Co., we’re here for our associates, customers and communities on the journey to being and becoming who they are - and because no journey is the same, we strive to create an inclusive culture, where everyone is free to share ideas. 

OUR VALUES

We lead with purpose and always put our people first, which is evidenced by our Great Place to Work™ Certification, as well as being a 2021 recipient of Fortune’s Best Workplaces in Retail, and named a Best Place to Work for LGBTQ+ Equality by the Human Rights Campaign for 16 consecutive years. We’re proud to offer equitable compensation and benefits, [including flexibility and competitive Paid Time Off], as well as education and engagement events, including various Associate Resource Groups, volunteer opportunities and additional time off to give back to our global communities.

WHAT YOU'LL GET

As an Abercrombie & Fitch Co. (A&F Co.) associate, you’ll be eligible to participate in a variety of benefit programs designed to fit you and your lifestyle. A&F is committed to providing simple, competitive, and comprehensive benefits that align with our Company’s culture and values, but most importantly - with you! We also provide competitive incentives to reward the commitment our associates have for moving our global business forward:  

• Incentive Bonus Program  

• Paid Time Off and Work From Anywhere Flexibility    

• Paid Volunteer Day per Year, allowing you to give back to your community 

• Merchandise Discount 

• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance Available 

• Life and Disability Insurance 

• Associate Assistance Program 

• Paid Parental and Adoption Leave 

• Access to Carrot to support your unique parenthood journey 

• Access to Headspace dedicated to creating healthier, happier lives from the inside out 

• 401(K) Savings Plan with Company Match 

• Opportunities for Career Advancement, we believe in promoting from within 

• A Global Team of People Who'll Celebrate you for Being YOU

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

ABERCROMBIE & FITCH CO. IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Notice (Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act):  For employees based in Colorado, this position has a minimum starting base rate of $95,000 per year.  Factors that may be used to determine your actual rate may include your specific skills, your years of experience, your work location, comparison to other employees in similar or related roles, or market demands.  The starting rate may be modified in the future.

Abercrombie & Fitch Co. is a portfolio of global lifestyle brands (Abercrombie & Fitch Co., abercrombie kids, Hollister, and Gilly Hicks) that share a commitment to offering products of enduring quality and exceptional comfort – allowing consumers around the world to express their own individuality and style. The company operates approximately 850 stores under these brands across North America, Europe, Asia and the Middle East, as well as the e-commerce sites www.abercrombie.com and www.hollisterco.com.