Frontend Software Engineer

We are seeking a talented and motivated Frontend Software Engineer to join our foundational technology and product team at Italic. As a key member of our engineering department, you will have significant ownership of our codebase and play a crucial role in shaping our digital experience. This mission-critical position offers an exciting opportunity to work on consumer-facing applications and contribute to the growth of our premium DTC brand.

Responsibilities

Product Development

- Collaborate closely with our Head of Marketing, e-commerce team, and fellow engineers to design, develop, and ship well-built, fully tested features

- Translate product requirements and design mockups into high-quality, responsive, and performant user interfaces

- Implement and maintain frontend architecture that ensures scalability, performance, and code reusability

Code Quality and Documentation

- Write clean, efficient, and well-documented code adhering to best practices and coding standards

- Create comprehensive documentation for the codebase, enabling future engineers to quickly understand and contribute to the project

- Participate in code reviews to ensure code quality, share knowledge, and maintain consistency across the team

Cross-functional Collaboration

- Work closely with UX/UI designers to ensure seamless implementation of designs and animations

- Collaborate with backend engineers to integrate frontend applications with APIs and services

- Participate in sprint planning, daily stand-ups, and retrospectives as part of an agile development process

Requirements

Technical Skills

- 3+ years of professional experience as a software engineer building consumer-facing web applications

- Strong proficiency in modern JavaScript, HTML5, and CSS3

- Experience with one or more modern frontend frameworks (e.g., React, Vue.js, Angular)

- Familiarity with state management solutions (e.g., Redux, Vuex)

- Knowledge of responsive design principles and cross-browser compatibility issues

- Experience with version control systems (preferably Git)

- Understanding of RESTful APIs and asynchronous request handling

Education and Work Environment

- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field preferred (equivalent work experience considered)

- Experience working in an agile software development environment

- Proven track record of being a productive member of a distributed engineering team

Soft Skills

- Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills

- Strong communication skills, both written and verbal

- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment

- Keen eye for detail and commitment to producing high-quality work

Mentality

- Passion for creating exceptional user experiences

- Proactive learner with a desire to stay updated on emerging frontend technologies and best practices

- Adaptable and open to feedback, with a growth mindset

- Customer-centric approach to software development

Preferred Qualifications

- Experience with e-commerce platforms or DTC brands

- Familiarity with server-side rendering and static site generation

- Knowledge of web accessibility standards (WCAG)

- Experience with frontend testing frameworks (e.g., Jest, Cypress)

- Contributions to open-source projects or personal side projects demonstrating frontend expertise