Senior Software Engineer - Front End

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Job Description For Senior Software Engineer - Front End

Description

This individual will work closely with front-end designers, back-end services teams, and product management to create scalable applications on the web using React and Next.js. The team also collaborates with the Operations team to build infrastructure and care for Hyatt.com and associated properties in production, as Tier 3 support.

Responsibilities

Has solid grasp of building new frameworks, tools or systems. Able to bring creative technical solutions to the table and design solutions at scale.

Works with product, design, and other team members to identify the functional and non-functional requirements of the feature being developed.

Leverages technical knowledge and experiences to develop new techniques and approaches to technical problems, from design through deployment

Able to troubleshoot complex technical issues through debugging, research, and investigation

Responsible the design and development of entire components and begins to lead some design/architecture discussions

Generates new system documentation and can delegate corrections/updates to more junior team members if necessary

Provide Tier 3 production support - able to troubleshoot complex technical issues through debugging, research, and investigation

Participates in team activities and contributes to discussions, such as architecture reviews and technology standards definitions

Mentors more junior engineers through coaching and tech talks and discusses design and solutions with peers.

Provide leadership with practical feedback on suboptimal technology/processes and provides potential solutions

Demonstrate a commitment to Hyatt core values - respect, integrity, humility, empathy, creativity, and fun.

The position responsibilities outlined above are in no way to be construed as all encompassing. Other duties, responsibilities, and qualifications may be required and/or assigned as necessary.

Qualifications
Qualifications

Experience

5+ years of progressively complex experience in a full-time development role.

Education

BS in Computer Science or equivalent combination of technical education and work experience

Computer Skills Needed to Perform this Job

Experience with javascript, css, react, node, and the next.js framework.

Experience with developing production web applications addressing concerns including accessibility, internationalization, logging, and debugging.

Strong Agile experience preferred in an environment leveraging devops patterns and practices.

Additional Comments and Requirements

Excellent interpersonal skills required with a strong customer service orientation

Is skilled and passionate about software engineering - specifically front-end and/or back-end web development, and someone who is eager to fill in the gaps in their toolbox

Ability to work effectively both independently and as a member of a team

Experience managing multiple tasks at the same time

Ability to adapt to a changing environment

Maintains a positive attitude and a learning/growth mindset

Likes the challenge of simplifying complex systems, and you always consider the big picture even when acting locally.

Has experience working in agile environments that have embraced DevOps and Continuous Delivery practices.