The Front-end Developer 2 is responsible for the front-end development of sciORIAN™, a cloud-based Service & Application Solution platform that enhances Kemin's existing products and services. In collaboration with both internal and external developers, all custom dashboards and applications for the platform are analyzed, shaped, and developed. These include, but are not limited to, data visualizations, user flows, internationalization, reports, customized notifications, and mobile development. A key role is played in the entire application development cycle, from analysis to development and release. Additionally, technical support is provided to the Digital Solutions management team throughout the development lifecycle.
Responsibilities
- Work in a cross-functional team to deliver data driven digital solutions from specification through implementation and deployment (CICD).
- Take ownership of features, collaborate with domain experts, and contribute to architectural decisions.
- Write clean, efficient, and maintainable code that meets the project requirements.
- Develop deeper understanding of programming concepts, architectures, and technologies.
- Contribute to the development of the product architecture with attention to UI/UX and performance.
- Conduct thorough testing, troubleshooting, debugging, and software upgrades to validate functionality and ensure high-quality deliverables.
- Work independently or facilitate a team to address user-reported bugs and provide quick resolutions to issues reported in production applications.
- Create and maintain up-to-date documentation of code, (non-)functional application requirements, business processes, workflows, systems architecture, features and user guides ensuring that relevant information is easily accessible.
- Stay up to date with the latest software development trends, technologies, and frameworks.
- Collaborate effectively within an agile team environment, actively participating in daily stand-ups, sprint planning, and retrospectives.
- Communicate daily work, challenges, and solutions, share ideas and receive feedback constructively with team members.
- Play a pro-active role in beta testing and market introduction of sciORIAN™.
- Bachelor or Master's Degree in Information Technology, Electronics-ICT, Computer Science, Software Engineering or comparable relevant.
- Minimum 5-10 years of experience in software development.
ESSENTIAL SKILLS & EXPERIENCES:
- Excellent analytical skills (critical thinking, data analysis, research, communication, problem solving, …).
- Proficient with web development technologies (Angular, JavaScript/Typescript, HTML5, …).
- Strong UI programming skills ((s)CSS, responsive design, handicap access, …).
- Experience with frontend frameworks and tools (NgRx, ECharts, RxJS, Storybook, Nx Monorepo, …).
- Experience with UI and UX design projects.
- Experience with development in an international environment (translations, units, time zones, …).
- Experience with mobile development (PWA, Ionic, …).
- Familiar with Agile practices (Azure DevOps).
- Creative, critical mind and design knowledge.
- Highly motivated, with an outgoing personality, well organized and able to work independently and in a team.
- Willing to join a strategic fast-growing solution platform at Kemin and committed to contributing to its success.
- Communicate fluently English.
ADDITIONAL DESIRED/TYPICAL SKILLS AND EXPERIENCES:
- Interested in IoT architecture - from connectivity to aggregation, analytics, and visualization layers.
- Affinity for industrial automation.
- Experience in feed mill and/or rendering process technology is a plus.
- Experience with liquid dosing techniques is a plus.
PHYSICAL EFFORT NEEDED: Sitting, concentrating, and utilizing computer for prolonged periods of time. Extensive use of telephone/email communication, and verbal communication. Some light lifting (5 kg) periodically is possible, as well as bending, pushing, climbing stairs, reaching, walking, and standing for extended period of time are possible.
TRAVEL
- Travel may be required.
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Skills Required
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Information Technology, Electronics-ICT, Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a comparable field
- Minimum 5-10 years of software development experience
- Proficiency with Angular, JavaScript or TypeScript, and HTML5
- Strong UI programming skills, including CSS or SCSS, responsive design, and accessibility
- Experience with front-end frameworks and tools such as NgRx, ECharts, RxJS, Storybook, and Nx Monorepo
- Experience with UI and UX design projects
- Experience developing for international environments, including translations, units, and time zones
- Experience with mobile development, including PWA or Ionic
- Familiarity with Agile practices and Azure DevOps
- Fluent English communication skills
- Interest in IoT architecture
- Affinity for industrial automation
- Experience in feed mill or rendering process technology
- Experience with liquid dosing techniques
What We Do
Kemin Industries is a global ingredient manufacturer that strives to sustainably transform the quality of life every day for 80 percent of the world with its products and services. The company supplies over 500 specialty ingredients for human health, food safety and protection of the global food supply chain. Kemin ingredients offer solutions across various industries including animal health, nutraceuticals, pet food, food technologies, crop technologies, textiles, aquaculture and animal vaccines. Serving customers in more than 120 countries, Kemin works each day to provide ingredients that feed a growing population and is committed to the quality, safety and efficacy of food, feed and health-related products. Established in 1961, Kemin is a privately held, family-owned-and-operated company with more than 3,000 global employees and operations in 90 countries, including manufacturing facilities in Belgium, Brazil, China, India, Italy, Russia, San Marino, Singapore, South Africa and the United States.
