Front End Developer - UX/UI Designer

A Front-End Developer & UI/UX Designer is needed to create intuitive, engaging, and performant digital experiences across Rural King's eCommerce platform, with 4-6 years of experience in front-end development, UI/UX design, or digital experience engineering.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop user-centric front-end experiences using React, js, and other modern JavaScript frameworks integrated with HCL Commerce
• Partner with Product Owners, Business Analysts, and backend development teams to define front-end requirements and align on user experience goals
• Create wireframes, prototypes, and visual mockups that communicate design intent and usability standards
• Conduct user experience research and testing to inform iterative improvements in interface design and navigation
• Ensure front-end code follows accessibility, performance, and SEO best practices
• Collaborate with QA and DevOps teams to validate and deploy front-end features
• Develop reusable UI components and maintain a scalable front-end design system
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of Rural King's digital design standards, ensuring consistency across devices and platforms
• Work within Agile project teams, participating in sprint planning, code reviews, and retrospectives
• Use discretion and independent judgment in daily decisions while maintaining a high level of confidentiality and professionalism
• Actively participate in learning initiatives offered such as training programs, workshops, and webinars
• Provide friendly, proactive, and professional internal and external support to others, assisting with inquiries, concerns, and issues promptly and effectively

Requirements

• 4–6 years of experience in front-end development, UI/UX design, or digital experience engineering
• Proficiency with React, js, JavaScript/TypeScript, HTML5, and CSS3
• Experience designing and developing within headless commerce architectures (preferably HCL Commerce v9.1 or similar)
• Strong background in user experience design, including wireframing, prototyping, and usability testing
• Proficiency with design tools such as Figma, Adobe XD, or Sketch
• Understanding of responsive design, accessibility standards, and cross-browser compatibility
• Experience working with APIs and microservices-driven front-end integrations
• Familiarity with Agile development practices and tools like Jira and Confluence

Key Skills

• Front-end development
• UI/UX design
• React
• JavaScript/TypeScript
• HTML5
• CSS3
• Figma
• Adobe XD
• Sketch

Benefits

• 401(k) plan that provides a 100% match on the first 3% of your contributions and 50% of the next 2%
• Healthcare plans to support your needs
• Virtual doctor visits
• Access to Centers of Excellence with Barnes Jewish Hospital and Mayo Clinic's Complex Care Program
• 15% Associate Discount
• Dave Ramsey's SmartDollar Program
• Associate Assistance Program
• RK Cares Associate Hardship Program
• 24/7 Chaplaincy Services
• Company paid YMCA Family Membership