Front End Developer (Remote Local to Frederick MD)
Guitar Center
Remote in Frederick, Maryland
Job Description
PURPOSE OF THE JOB
The purpose of this job is to develop, debug, and update the front-end user interfaces for high volume ecommerce and community websites, primarily working on the front-end of our desktop
and mobile websites.
RESPONSIBILITIES/DUTIES
The Guitar Center Company embodies the world of creativity and music by encouraging our teammates to find their own individual sound. Our mission is to develop and nurture lifelong musicians and make a difference in the world by enabling musicians and non-musicians alike to experience the joy that comes from creating music. We believe in putting our customers first, engaging with respect and integrity and fulfilling our mission with passion.
The Guitar Center Company operates through several business divisions. Guitar Center is the world's largest retailer of guitars, amplifiers, drums, keyboards, recording, live sound, DJ, and lighting equipment, with more than 290 stores across the United States. 2014 marked the milestone 50th anniversary of the Guitar Center Company as the organization continues to help people make music from coast to coast.
E-Commerce brands Guitar Center, Musician's Friend and WWBW offer online sales of a broad selection of music products. The Music & Arts division operates more than 220 stores specializing in band & orchestral instruments for sale and rental, serving teachers, band directors, college professors, and students since 1952. AVDG and GCPro headline the enterprise audio-visual integration business, delivering a best-in-class commercial and residential customer experience.
To join our band, you'll need the following experience:
For our employees who are musicians we offer the unique opportunity of gig leave--take time off to share your music with the world and return to your job after your tour! Guitar Center offers robust benefits and perks, including Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K plus company match, mental health support, paid sick/holiday/vacation time, employee discount program, and tuition reimbursement options.
Pay Rate: $61,800 - $82,400 /yr depending on background and experience.
The job posting is not necessarily reflective of actual compensation that may be earned, nor a promise of any specific pay for any specific employee, which is always dependent on actual experience, education, and other factors. The pay range(s) listed are provided in compliance with state specific laws. Pay ranges may be different in other locations.
Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Protected Veterans/Disabled
The purpose of this job is to develop, debug, and update the front-end user interfaces for high volume ecommerce and community websites, primarily working on the front-end of our desktop
and mobile websites.
RESPONSIBILITIES/DUTIES
- Develops, implements, and maintains web interfaces and interactions using HTML5, CSS2/3, JavaScript and jQuery, jQuery Mobile, XML, AJAX.
- Creation of pages, promotions and other assets within our content management systems (Endeca, BCC, CMS)
- Keeps current with new web technologies, coding standards, and best practices.
- Helps in defining functional and business requirements, reviews wireframes, createsinteractive prototypes, and follows development guidelines.
- Track issues and bugs with a variety of software programs.
- Collaborates with a multi-disciplinary team that includes server-side developers, information architects, user experience designers, usability engineers, marketers and merchandisers to determine their needs for assigned projects.
- Converts promotions, articles, buying guides, interviews, and other media to HTML/CSS.
- Works with IT and Marketing to ensure the launch of scheduled promotional material.
- Additional duties as assigned
The Guitar Center Company embodies the world of creativity and music by encouraging our teammates to find their own individual sound. Our mission is to develop and nurture lifelong musicians and make a difference in the world by enabling musicians and non-musicians alike to experience the joy that comes from creating music. We believe in putting our customers first, engaging with respect and integrity and fulfilling our mission with passion.
The Guitar Center Company operates through several business divisions. Guitar Center is the world's largest retailer of guitars, amplifiers, drums, keyboards, recording, live sound, DJ, and lighting equipment, with more than 290 stores across the United States. 2014 marked the milestone 50th anniversary of the Guitar Center Company as the organization continues to help people make music from coast to coast.
E-Commerce brands Guitar Center, Musician's Friend and WWBW offer online sales of a broad selection of music products. The Music & Arts division operates more than 220 stores specializing in band & orchestral instruments for sale and rental, serving teachers, band directors, college professors, and students since 1952. AVDG and GCPro headline the enterprise audio-visual integration business, delivering a best-in-class commercial and residential customer experience.
To join our band, you'll need the following experience:
- Bachelor's Degree (or 4 years of equivalent work experience), preferably in Computer Information Systems, Computer Science, or Information Technology.
- 6 years of relevant web development experience (in addition to degree or years of previous experience), preferably within an ecommerce environment.
- 3 years of experience working in multiple development environments within 2 or more platforms/frameworks, for 3+ websites.
- 3 years of experience with HTML, DHTML, XML, CSS2/3, JavaScript and Ajax
- 2 years of experience with JavaScript & jQuery is required, preferably with experience working with mobile website development and/or jQuery mobile.
- 3 years of experience with user interfaces, image optimization, scripting, web accessibility standards, design & development standards, and cross-platform issues required.
- 1 years of experience working within a content management system
- 1 years of experience integrating third party tracking pixels and services
For our employees who are musicians we offer the unique opportunity of gig leave--take time off to share your music with the world and return to your job after your tour! Guitar Center offers robust benefits and perks, including Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K plus company match, mental health support, paid sick/holiday/vacation time, employee discount program, and tuition reimbursement options.
Pay Rate: $61,800 - $82,400 /yr depending on background and experience.
The job posting is not necessarily reflective of actual compensation that may be earned, nor a promise of any specific pay for any specific employee, which is always dependent on actual experience, education, and other factors. The pay range(s) listed are provided in compliance with state specific laws. Pay ranges may be different in other locations.
Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Protected Veterans/Disabled
