Big Lots!, Inc.

Front End Web Developer

Posted on: 6 Apr 2021

Columbus, OH

Job Description

Description

Builds responsive web sites, applications, and marketing materials. Collaborates with design, product, development and marketing teams to execute, test, and deploy quality interactions of varying complexity.

1. Develops HTML5, CSS3, Cross Browser Compatibility and Javascript/jQuery for Big Lots' ecommerce website and other digital properties.

2. Convert business needs, processes, requirements, user stories, interactive wireframes and/or mockups into simple and elegant user interface code.

3. Develop Responsive Marketing Emails and unit test with various Cross platform email clients.

4. Collaborates and builds partnership with the Email and Design Team.

5. Collaborates with creative, development, QA and Business teams to identify and execute on opportunities to enhance user experience.

6. Creates and maintains user interface code libraries, style sheets, etc.

7. Works with the Product team to maximize usability while ensuring technical feasibility of UX designs.

8. Creates interfaces for new and enhanced functionality on our ecommerce platform.

9. Works with marketing team to implement marketing materials that require interface code (marketing landing pages, micro-sites, banners, etc.)

10. Implements and maintains site wide tagging by following the tagging code standards.

11. Works to Optimize application for performance and scalability.

12. Maintains awareness of development trends and technologies.

Qualifications

1. 3-4 years of experience developing interfaces with an in-house, corporate, agency or similar interactive/digital design/development team.

2. Associate's degree or equivalent experience in computer science, information technology, web development, or related field.

3. Expertise writing semantic, modular front-end code using HTML, CSS3, and Javascript required.

4. Working knowledge of HTML5 features including Video flags.

5. Working knowledge of CSS3 features and concepts.

6. Solid understanding of cross-browser platform issues and code solutions.

7. Strong knowledge and working experience with Javascript libraries/frameworks (JQuery, ReactJS, etc.).

8. Experience with version control systems (SVN, Git, etc.).

9. Working knowledge on creating and modifying JSP pages.

10. Experience developing responsive websites preferred.

11. Working knowledge of CSS preprocessors (LESS, SASS) preferred.

12. Experience implementing analytical tagging using Adobe Dynamic Tag Manager is a plus.

13. Experience implementing marketing emails using Salesforce Marketing Cloud is a plus.

14. Knowledge in cross-platform email techniques for major email clients is a plus.

15. Experience with Accessibility Development and standards is a plus.

16. Experience in all phases of the software development life cycle, to include analysis, development, unit testing, various environment testing and production support preferred.

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We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws.

Big Lots!, Inc.

Columbus, OH

In 1967, Sol Shenk founded Consolidated International, Inc. - the company that is now Big Lots. He's considered one of the true visionaries in the discount retail marketplace. Sol Shenk founded the company in 1967 that is now Big Lots. Shenk loved making crazy closeout deals, particularly on auto parts and all kinds of vehicles. In 1970 the company began operating as Consolidated International. Consolidated launched the Odd Lots/Big Lots closeout chain in 1982. Over the years the chain grew to include stores doing business as Big Lots, Odd Lots, Mac Frugal’s Bargains * Closeouts, and Pic ‘N’ Save.

In 2001 our array of store names and company identity were converted to a single national brand: Big Lots. For our customers, a common national brand represents consistency and buying power. And for our 35,000 associates, the Big Lots name reinforces a shared company culture from coast to coast. From our closeout store roots to our entrance into discount retailing, our core purpose of helping people save money on all kinds of products has stayed the same. But the needs of our customers have expanded dramatically. Today we offer an extensive assortment of brand-name items and quality products, including food, furniture, seasonal items, electronics and accessories, home décor, toys, and gifts. Our customers may be on a tight budget, or they may just enjoy our treasure-hunt atmosphere. Either way, they love our mission of: Surprises in every aisle, every day.