COMPANY DESCRIPTION

At Abercrombie & Fitch the Front End Architect is a member of the Digital Platform Engineering team.  This team is an enablement team responsible for reducing time to market, increasing developer efficiency, and improving code quality and site performance.  The primary goal of this position is to lead the transformation ecommerce storefront to modern technologies.  

WHAT WILL YOU BE DOING?

• Define future architecture and the path to get there.

• This architect must meet two goals:

  • Evolve and transition existing storefront

  • Create architecture that enables to build/deploy independently

• Assist in the adoption of modern technologies, tooling, and practices by educating and guiding product teams using: ReactJS, NodeJS, micro frontends, backend-for-frontend, etc.

• Maintain product roadmap, release schedules and architectural standards that ensure alignment with business objectives.

• Work collaboratively with product, marketing, and engineering teams in understanding requirements and ensuring solutions align with architectural standards.

• Be the champion for site security, accessibility and performance.

WHAT WILL YOU NEED TO BRING?

• 5+ years of proven experience developing front-end web technologies.

• 2+ years experience in technical leadership of front-end development.

• Bachelor's or master's degree in computer science or related field.

• Expert level ReactJS experience.

• Experience in large-scale product architecture design for ecommerce.

• Good understanding of web architecture and current frontend advanced technology.

• Ability to account for the big picture and long-term impacts of solution designs.

• Ability to lead technical discussions and build consensus.

• Great to have full-stack development experience.

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 $125,500 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.