Front End Engineering Manager

We are seeking an experienced Front End Engineering Manager to support our Digital Marketing team. This individual is a thought leader capable of managing and coaching jr. developers. This role will focus on strategizing and building a broad array of web and mobile technologies, analytical tools to drive incremental sales. The ideal candidate will also work on increasing brand awareness and drive guest loyalty across all digital platforms.

Job Description

• Responsible for Front End development support and ensuring that all projects developed adhere to code standards, site architecture, CSS guidelines and functional requirements including ADA requirements
• Owner of Marketing Technology Roadmap, collaborate to plan future strategies and current sprints, understand and navigate through competing priorities, and estimate work requirements.
• Lead technical SEO strategy- i.e. Google Search Console, Google AMP, Yext and work with Jr. Developer on implementation
• Create software solutions by studying information needs; conferring with users; studying systems flow, data usage, and work processes
• Develop and test across multiple browsers, platforms, and devices, including smartphones and tablets. Ultimately responsible for all Front-End QA and UAT.
• Manages and oversees all website analytics implementation – i.e. Google Tag Manager, Google Analytics, Hotjar. Oversee all website and mobile app usability testing and ongoing UX updates.
• Create an environment where team members understand the vision, are held accountable, meet commitments, and have strong software engineering discipline.

Required:

• Minimum 5 years Web Development Experience
• Minimum two years of Sitefinity CMS or comparable content management systemExperience as a team leader with an emphasis in technology Hands on experience with markup languages
• Strong expertise in modern front-end technology, frameworks, and libraries. Strong experience with Marketing Technologies (e.g. Email Marketing, Optimization, CMS, Analytics, Tag Management, A/B Testing)
• In-depth understanding of the development life-cycle (planning, creating, testing, and deploying) and knowledge of SEO Principles
• Understanding of Agile and Scrum development process, Object Oriented programming, Layout Aesthetics
• Extraordinary project management, planning, and organizational skills
• Ability to multi-task, meet deadlines and manage multiple projects with attention to detail and a strong sense of urgency and follow-through
• Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communications skills, including ability to foster relationships across divisions/functions

Preferred:

• BS degree in Computer Science or relevant field
• Experience in hospitality, retail or restaurant industries preferred
• Experience with Google Analytics and Google Tag Manager