Senior Front-End Engineer
Job in
Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, 60290, USA
Listed on 2026-01-18
Listing for:
Caterpillar Brazil
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-01-18
Job specializations:
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Software Development
Job Description & How to Apply Below
** Senior Front-End Engineer
** with strong, hands-on coding expertise to join our eCommerce development team. This is a
** technical, development-focused position** — ideal for someone who writes production-grade React/Next.js code daily, not a coordination-only role.
The ideal candidate brings deep experience in
** React, Next.js, modern front-end architecture**, and has delivered
** CMS-driven templates and reusable components
** used by non-technical teams. You will be a key contributor in our ongoing migration from
** JSP-based templates
** to a
** modern, headless front-end architecture**. From day one, you’ll be expected to deliver high-quality code, lead component design decisions, troubleshoot complex issues, and help shape our evolving framework.
** Decision Making & Critical Thinking:
** Ability to analyze situations and make sound, informed technical decisions.
** Software Development Life Cycle:
** Ability to apply structured methodologies to deliver and manage new or enhanced products.
** Software Integration Engineering:
** Experience designing and maintaining integrations across platforms and systems.
** Software Product Design & Architecture:
** Ability to translate requirements into scalable, performant software designs.
** Technical Product Knowledge:
** Skilled in designing, configuring, and integrating core technical components.
** Software Testing:
** Experience designing and executing testing strategies to ensure quality and reliability.
* Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field—or equivalent experience.
* Extensive
** front-end development
** experience with a portfolio of production work.
* Advanced expertise in
** React
* * and
** Next.js**, including component system architecture, performance optimization, accessibility, and API-driven rendering.
* Strong experience with
** CMS ecosystems** (HCL Commerce CMC, AEM, headless CMS platforms).
* Hands-on experience migrating monolithic or server-rendered templates (JSP, PHP, etc.) into modern headless architectures.
* Proven ability to build
** flexible component libraries and templates
** for non-technical content authors.
* Experience working with
** DX platforms**, UX teams, and multi-site content management.
* Familiarity with
** eCommerce platforms** (e.g., Amazon, Shopify).
* Proficiency in
** HTML, CSS, JavaScript**, and modern front-end frameworks (React, Next.js, Angular, Vue).
* Strong understanding of
** RESTful integrations**, Dev Ops practices, CI/CD pipelines, Git Hub, and modern build tooling (Webpack, Gulp, NPM, Yarn).
* Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure), SQL databases, and server-side technologies (Node.js, PHP).
* Deep understanding of
** responsive design**, mobile-first development, and cross-browser compatibility.
* Excellent problem-solving abilities, communication skills, and ability to lead, collaborate, and work independently.
* Medical, dental, and vision benefits
* Paid time off plan (Vacation, Holidays, Volunteer, etc.)
* 401(k) savings plans
* Health Savings Account (HSA)
* Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
* Health Lifestyle Programs
* Employee Assistance Program
* Voluntary Benefits and Employee Discounts
* Career Development
* Incentive bonus
* Disability benefits
* Life Insurance
* Parental leave
* Adoption benefits
* Tuition Reimbursement
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Position Requirements
10+ Years
work experience
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