Senior SFCC Backend Developer TECH · Dubai

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TECH · DubaiSenior SFCC Backend DeveloperWe usually respond withina weekWho we areWe are a leading partner for luxury across the Middle East. With more than 600 stores, 300 brands and over 65 years of experience in the region, we have become a major player in the beauty, fashion and gift sectors, by offering service excellence to our partners and delighting all our customers. We are moving fast from a traditional distributor and retailer for luxury in the Middle East, to a hybrid retailer bringing luxury experiences to the fingertips of customers everywhere. To fuel the next stage of our growth we are looking to build a world class team. From physical retail through to supply chain and customer loyalty, we aim to use technology and data to continuously improve every aspect of our operations. We are looking for top talent to join us on this journey of exploring new horizons together.What youll be doing* Work on flagship websites for globally recognised brands, whilst meeting the demanding challenges on usability, resilience, performance, scalability and security.* Build cross-browser, cross-device compatible pages adhering to industry best practices* Develop templates and content slots using ISML, JavaScript/jQuery, HTML, XML, CSS, AJAX and integrate with Pipelines/Controllers on Salesforce Commerce Cloud (Demandware) platform* Responsible for architecting and defining the Front-end framework to solve complex designs and interactions that reflect the user experience and creative proposition* Mentoring and guiding all project activities on multiple small to medium sized projects or one large project* Shift between a creative and a technical focus depending on the project need and/or the type of project* Participate in developing supporting proposal materials for projects* Participate in scoping and planning work* Write technical documentation (admin guides), white papers, presentations, contributes to determining internal processes* Be a thought leader in Back-end technologies and space* Assist in recruiting of new Front-end employeesWhat youll need to succeed* Proven experience working in an SFCC / Demandware Platform as a Senior Backend developer.* Previous experience on Salesforce Commerce Cloud (Demandware) SiteGenesis/SFRA framework, Services framework and other platform capabilities.* Good grasp of data structures and algorithms* Experience with front-end application architecture and development* Experience with coding modular object-oriented JavaScript* Knowledge and understanding about JavaScript design patterns (Factory Pattern, Strategy* Pattern, Module Pattern, Reveal Pattern, Facade Pattern, Asynchronous Module Definition etc.)* Well versed with jQuery framework and patterns used. Should be able to write custom plugins for jQueryKnowledge about JavaScript MVframeworks* Hands-on experience with AngularJS framework and its constructs like custom directives, services etc.* Hands-on experience with CSS preprocessors (SASS, LESS, STYLUS)* Understanding and hand-on experience with writing modular CSS using SMACSS and Object Oriented CSS methodologies* Understanding of front-end frameworks like Bootstrap, Semantic-UI and Foundation* Experience with RESTful APIs* Experience and understanding with writing JavaScript unit tests (Jasmine + Karma)* Experienced with front-end tooling able to write custom automation tasks for Grunt* Experienced with architecture and development of front-end tailored for various Content Management Systems in the likes of Sharepoint, Umbraco, Episerver, Sitefinity and Sitecore* Should maintain and extend back-end development Guidelines and boilerplate that is currently being used as a starting point for projects executed by both internal and offshore development teams* Should be able to incorporate and understand HTML5 semantic elements and understand the SEO benefits of Microdata and Google Rich snippets for in page SEO* University Degree in Information Systems/ Computer Science * A minimum of 5 years of relevant experienceWhat we can offer youWith us, you will turn your aspirations into reality. We will help shape your journey through enriching experiences, learning and development opportunities and exposure to different assignments within your role or through internal mobility. Our Group offers diverse career paths for those who are extraordinary, every day. We recognise the value that you bring, and we strive to provide a competitive benefits package which includes health care, child education contribution, remote and flexible working policies as well as exclusive employee discounts. To view all our perks and benefits, TECH · DubaiSenior SFCC Backend DeveloperPERSONAL DATA PROTECTION POLICYThis Personal Data Protection Policy details the CHALHOUB policy with regard to personal data provided on its websites and chalhoubgroupcareers.com (the Website). CHALHOUB respects your concerns regarding the confidentiality of personal information and data provided by you. 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