MKS Instruments
Principal Frontend Web Developer
MKS Instruments, Rochester, New York, United States, 14600
A Day in Your Life at MKS:
As an Principal Frontend Web Developer at MKS Instruments, you will partner with Marketing, IT and Product Management Teams to design and develop responsive frontend e-commerce website storefronts and components for MKS branded websites and applications. In this role, you will report to the Web Marketing Manager.
You Will Make an Impact By:
•Developing and maintaining web applications and responsive frontend website storefronts and components using Angular, Bootstrap, HTML5, CSS3, and SCSS.
•Collaborate with designers and backend developers to create performant, responsive user interfaces and composable dynamic components
•Implementing web design and development standards to ensure compatibility and performance across multiple browsers and devices.
•Optimizing applications for maximum speed, scalability and SEO best practices.
•Writing clean, maintainable, and efficient code while adhering to best practices and coding standards.
•Conducting code reviews and provide feedback to other peer developers.
•Troubleshoot and debug complex issues in a timely manner.
•Staying up-to-date with the latest industry trends, tools, and technologies to ensure the best user experience.
•Participation in agile development processes, including weekly stand-ups, sprint planning, and retrospectives.
•Create and maintain technical documentation.
Skills You Bring:
• Experience:
3+ years of professional experience in frontend web development.
• Proficiency in Angular:
Expert-level experience in building dynamic web component based applications using Angular 2+ (v18 preferred).
• Frontend Frameworks and Libraries:
Expertise in Bootstrap, HTML5, CSS3, and SCSS.
• JavaScript and TypeScript:
Solid understanding of JavaScript, TypeScript, and modern development tools and libraries.
• Responsive Design : Experience in creating responsive and cross-browser-compatible designs. Professional experience developing headless web component based web architectures.
• Version Control:
Experience with Git or similar version control systems. (e.g., BitBucket)
• Performance Optimization:
Knowledge of optimizing web applications for performance and speed.
• Problem-Solving Skills:
Strong analytical and debugging skills.
• Communication Skills:
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.
• Attention to Detail:
Keen eye for detail and commitment to quality.
• Agile Methodologies:
Familiarity with agile development practices.
Preferred Skills:
•Knowledge of backend development using RESTful APIs and web services.
•Previous experience with SAP Hybris or SAP Commerce Cloud.
•Working knowledge of Adobe Creative Cloud or similar image editing applications as relate to frontend web design (e.g., Photoshop, Illustrator).
•Familiarity with UI/UX principles and design tools (e.g., Sketch, Figma, Balsamiq).
•Experience applying web accessibility standards (e.g., WCAG 2.x, WebAIM).
•Working knowledge of automated testing frameworks (e.g., Selenium, Jasmine, Karma).
•Previous experience with project and task management tools (e.g., Jira, Confluence, BitBucket).
Physical Demands and Working Conditions:
•Perform activities such as sitting, standing, or typing for extended periods of time •Must be able to clearly communicate information and ideas so others will understand •Operates in a professional office and/or remote working environment •Constantly operates a computer and other office productivity machinery •Noise level in the work environment is usually average
Globally, our policy is to recruit individuals from wide and diverse backgrounds. However, certain positions require access to controlled goods and technologies subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) or Export Administration Regulations (EAR). Applicants for these positions may need to be "U.S. persons." "U.S. persons" are generally defined as U.S. citizens, noncitizen nationals, lawful permanent residents (or, green card holders), individuals granted asylum, and individuals admitted as refugees.
MKS Instruments, Inc. and its affiliates and subsidiaries ("MKS") is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer: diverse candidates are encouraged to apply. We win as a team and are committed to recruiting and hiring qualified applicants regardless of race, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy and pregnancy-related conditions), religion, age, ancestry, physical or mental disability or handicap, marital status, membership in the uniformed services, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, or any other category protected by applicable law. Hiring decisions are based on merit, qualifications and business needs. We conduct background checks and drug screens, in accordance with applicable law and company policies. MKS is generally only hiring candidates who reside in states where we are registered to do business.
MKS is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation during the application or interview process due to a disability, please contact us at: accommodationsatMKS@mksinst.com .
If applying for a specific job, please include the requisition number (ex: RXXXX), the title and location of the role
You Will Make an Impact By:
•Developing and maintaining web applications and responsive frontend website storefronts and components using Angular, Bootstrap, HTML5, CSS3, and SCSS.
•Collaborate with designers and backend developers to create performant, responsive user interfaces and composable dynamic components
•Implementing web design and development standards to ensure compatibility and performance across multiple browsers and devices.
•Optimizing applications for maximum speed, scalability and SEO best practices.
•Writing clean, maintainable, and efficient code while adhering to best practices and coding standards.
•Conducting code reviews and provide feedback to other peer developers.
•Troubleshoot and debug complex issues in a timely manner.
•Staying up-to-date with the latest industry trends, tools, and technologies to ensure the best user experience.
•Participation in agile development processes, including weekly stand-ups, sprint planning, and retrospectives.
•Create and maintain technical documentation.
Skills You Bring:
• Experience:
3+ years of professional experience in frontend web development.
• Proficiency in Angular:
Expert-level experience in building dynamic web component based applications using Angular 2+ (v18 preferred).
• Frontend Frameworks and Libraries:
Expertise in Bootstrap, HTML5, CSS3, and SCSS.
• JavaScript and TypeScript:
Solid understanding of JavaScript, TypeScript, and modern development tools and libraries.
• Responsive Design : Experience in creating responsive and cross-browser-compatible designs. Professional experience developing headless web component based web architectures.
• Version Control:
Experience with Git or similar version control systems. (e.g., BitBucket)
• Performance Optimization:
Knowledge of optimizing web applications for performance and speed.
• Problem-Solving Skills:
Strong analytical and debugging skills.
• Communication Skills:
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.
• Attention to Detail:
Keen eye for detail and commitment to quality.
• Agile Methodologies:
Familiarity with agile development practices.
Preferred Skills:
•Knowledge of backend development using RESTful APIs and web services.
•Previous experience with SAP Hybris or SAP Commerce Cloud.
•Working knowledge of Adobe Creative Cloud or similar image editing applications as relate to frontend web design (e.g., Photoshop, Illustrator).
•Familiarity with UI/UX principles and design tools (e.g., Sketch, Figma, Balsamiq).
•Experience applying web accessibility standards (e.g., WCAG 2.x, WebAIM).
•Working knowledge of automated testing frameworks (e.g., Selenium, Jasmine, Karma).
•Previous experience with project and task management tools (e.g., Jira, Confluence, BitBucket).
Physical Demands and Working Conditions:
•Perform activities such as sitting, standing, or typing for extended periods of time •Must be able to clearly communicate information and ideas so others will understand •Operates in a professional office and/or remote working environment •Constantly operates a computer and other office productivity machinery •Noise level in the work environment is usually average
Globally, our policy is to recruit individuals from wide and diverse backgrounds. However, certain positions require access to controlled goods and technologies subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) or Export Administration Regulations (EAR). Applicants for these positions may need to be "U.S. persons." "U.S. persons" are generally defined as U.S. citizens, noncitizen nationals, lawful permanent residents (or, green card holders), individuals granted asylum, and individuals admitted as refugees.
MKS Instruments, Inc. and its affiliates and subsidiaries ("MKS") is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer: diverse candidates are encouraged to apply. We win as a team and are committed to recruiting and hiring qualified applicants regardless of race, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy and pregnancy-related conditions), religion, age, ancestry, physical or mental disability or handicap, marital status, membership in the uniformed services, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, or any other category protected by applicable law. Hiring decisions are based on merit, qualifications and business needs. We conduct background checks and drug screens, in accordance with applicable law and company policies. MKS is generally only hiring candidates who reside in states where we are registered to do business.
MKS is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation during the application or interview process due to a disability, please contact us at: accommodationsatMKS@mksinst.com .
If applying for a specific job, please include the requisition number (ex: RXXXX), the title and location of the role