Manager, Software Engineering: UI/UX

The OCC • Chicago, IL

3d • Hybrid

About The Position

In this role you will define and drive the vision across a JavaScript-based product engineering team at OCC. You will lay the foundation of what the best in-class node-based architecture looks like in collaboration with our JS engineers, designers and product managers while keeping our tech stack up to date with the industry. This role in the central UX/UI team will serve as a partner to all Product Dev teams and set the standard by which technology will be delivered at OCC.

Requirements

• Strong understanding of web security [OAuth / Authentication / Authorization]
• Strong understanding of the high-level concepts behind modern JavaScript frameworks and the ability to both architect and execute project work as needed (using frameworks such as ReactJS, NestJS)
• Experience with microfrontend architecture such as Single SPA or module federation.
• Experience with designing release and deployment strategies.
• Proficiency with performance optimization techniques.
• Proficiency with testing tools.
• Ability to effectively and confidently communicate (both verbally and written) technical issues in a clear, collaborative and open-minded manner with both technical and non-technical peers.
• Experience in using observability tools such as Splunk to monitor, troubleshoot and identify performance issues.
• Understanding of WCAG accessibility compliance.
• Microfrontend architecture, ReactJS, NestJS, TypeORM, PostgreSQL, Agile, CI/CD, DevOps, AWS.
• OAuth / Authentication / Authorization
• UI architecture
• 10+ years of experience developing and architecting web applications

Responsibilities

• Drive fullstack JavaScript engineering, best practices, design patterns, and standards.
• Manage team of fullstack JavaScript Engineers and UI Architects driving standards and best practices for the Dev/Architecture community at OCC.
• Produce/maintain architectural diagrams and security schematics of systems managed by UX team.
• Engage security, architect, and systems & infrastructure teams in all architectural decisions.
• Manage work to deliver on UX team application portfolio, designing solutions that meet OCC standards and industry best practices.
• Help prioritize work for team.
• Work with UX Program manager to staff product teams and determine who works where.
• Work with UX Program manager to help them determine Dev milestones and deliverables.
• Collaborate with POs on scoping and defining dev work.
• Work closely with our UX and research team to deliver next generation experiences across our applications.
• Champion reusability, best practice component design & execution, and accessibility (a11y) within the business
• Evaluate third-party npm packages and champion the security assessment and procurement processes.
• Continual learning of emerging technologies and industry trends.
• Coach members of the team to align with individual career goals with organizational objectives and grow the technical and soft skills of team members.
• Foster a sense of psychological safety and well-being, thus enabling the team to perform at their best.

Benefits

• A highly collaborative and supportive environment developed to encourage work-life balance and employee wellness. Some of these components include:
• A hybrid work environment, up to 2 days per week of remote work
• Tuition Reimbursement to support your continued education
• Student Loan Repayment Assistance
• Technology Stipend allowing you to use the device of your choice to connect to our network while working remotely
• Generous PTO and Parental leave
• 401k Employer Match
• Competitive health benefits including medical, dental and vision

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees