Rural King-posted about 1 month ago
$90,000 - $115,000/Yr
Full-time • Mid Level
Mattoon, IL
5,001-10,000 employees
Merchant Wholesalers, Durable Goods

The Front-End Developer & UI/UX Designer will be responsible for creating intuitive, engaging, and performant digital experiences across Rural King's eCommerce platform. This role combines front-end development expertise with user experience design, supporting the implementation of modern, headless front-end solutions integrated with HCL Commerce (v9.1). The ideal candidate will bridge creative design and technical execution-translating business goals and user needs into high-quality digital interfaces that drive customer satisfaction and engagement.

  • 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. Leverage these opportunities to acquire new knowledge, refine existing skills, and stay current on the latest developments.
  • Provide friendly, proactive, and professional internal and external support to others, assisting with inquiries, concerns, and issues promptly and effectively.
  • Demonstrate behaviors that exemplify Rural King's Values: People First, Integrity, Attitude, Initiative, Teamwork, Accountability, and Continuous Improvement.
  • Perform other duties as assigned
  • 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.
  • Ability to translate business goals and technical constraints into elegant, intuitive digital experiences.
  • Strong collaboration skills with both technical and creative teams.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills to convey ideas, instructions, and information clearly and concisely.
  • Demonstrated ability to actively listen, ask relevant questions, and provide thorough and articulate responses.
  • 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
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