Front-End Engineer II, Zappos Tech

Description

Zappos.com, a leader in online footwear and clothing retail, is seeking a passionate and skilled Front-End Developer to join our team. At Zappos, we're dedicated to delivering WOW through service, and we're looking for someone who can help us extend that commitment to our digital customer experience.

Key job responsibilities

• Lead the development of innovative front-end features for Zappos.com, enhancing our online shopping experience

• Architect scalable solutions that can handle our vast product catalog and high traffic volumes

• Collaborate with our UX/UI teams to implement designs that align with Zappos' unique brand and culture

• Optimize website performance to ensure fast load times and smooth user interactions

• Mentor junior developers and contribute to our culture of learning and growth

About the team

The Front End Engineering team at Zappos is a group of talented high output engineers dedicated to creating an amazing ecommerce experience.

We empower our engineers to work on impactful projects reaching millions of users, utilizing the latest technologies.

Basic Qualifications

• 3+ years of non-internship professional front end, web or mobile software development using JavaScript, HTML and CSS experience

• Experience using JavaScript frameworks such as angular and react

• Knowledge of professional software engineering & best practices for full software development life cycle, including coding standards, software architectures, code reviews, source control management, continuous deployments, testing, and operational excellence

• Bachelor's degree in computer science or equivalent

Preferred Qualifications

• 4+ years of non-internship professional front end, web or mobile software development using JavaScript, HTML and CSS experience

• Expert-level proficiency in React.js and its ecosystem

• Strong experience with Next.js for server-side rendering and static site generation

• Advanced knowledge of TypeScript and its application in large-scale e-commerce projects

• Experience with state management in complex applications (e.g., Redux, MobX, or Recoil)

• Proficiency in responsive web design and ensuring a consistent experience across devices

• Familiarity with RESTful APIs and potentially GraphQL

Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.

Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit for more information. If the country/region you're applying in isn't listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.

Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $129,300/year in our lowest geographic market up to $223,600/year in our highest geographic market. Pay is based on a number of factors including market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Amazon is a total compensation company. Dependent on the position offered, equity, sign-on payments, and other forms of compensation may be provided as part of a total compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits. For more information, please visit . This position will remain posted until filled. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.