The Engineer III – Software is a senior-level technical role responsible for leading front-end development initiatives within the Digital Technology team. This position focuses 75% on front-end UI technologies and 25% on back-end services. The Engineer III will drive UI platform modernization, establish scalable architecture and standards, and mentor junior engineers. The role requires deep expertise in modern JavaScript frameworks, responsive design, and performance optimization, along with a solid understanding of microservices and API integration.
Essential Job Functions:Lead the design, development, and implementation of scalable front-end solutions across enterprise platforms. Serve as the lead UI developer, responsible for UI platform modernization and standardization. Mentor and guide Software Engineers I & II in technical design, coding practices, and problem-solving. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather requirements and translate them into technical solutions. Conduct code reviews, enforce coding standards, and ensure high-quality deliverables. Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues across the stack, with a focus on UI performance and usability. Stay current with emerging technologies and industry trends to drive innovation and continuous improvement. Document solutions through diagrams, flowcharts, and technical specifications. Participate in business continuity and disaster recovery planning and testing.
Technical Expertise Required:Proficient to Mastery Knowledge in:- JavaScript & Frameworks: React, Angular, Vue.js, TypeScript
- HTML5/CSS3: SCSS, Tailwind, Bootstrap, responsive design principles
- Front-End Architecture: Scalable, modular design across platforms
- Microservices & API Integration: RESTful services, GraphQL, back-end service implementation
- Performance Optimization: Load time reduction, rendering efficiency, CSS/JS optimization
- Bachelor’s degree in information systems, Engineering, Mathematics, or related field.
- 5–8 years of experience in software engineering, with a strong emphasis on front-end development.
- Proven leadership in technical initiatives and mentoring junior engineers.
- Experience in full-stack development and enterprise application architecture.
- Strong communication and collaboration skills in cross-functional environments.
- Core Medical Coverage: (low cost low deductible Medical, Dental, and Vison Insurance plans)
- 401K Retirement Plan with 7% Employer Contribution
- Exceptional Paid Time Off
- Maternity / Paternity Leave
- Infertility Treatment Program
- Adoption Assistance
- Education Assistance
- Enterprise Learning and Development
- And more
ALSAC is an equal employment opportunity employer.
ALSAC does not discriminate against any individual with regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, transgender status, disability, veteran status, genetic information or other protected status.
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ALSAC is the largest healthcare-related charity in the United States. Founded in 1957 by Danny Thomas, our sole mission is to raise the funds and awareness needed to operate and maintain St. Jude Children's Research Hospital®. While our headquarters can be found in Memphis, Tennessee, we have additional offices in more than 30 locations across the country and in Puerto Rico with positions in fundraising, marketing, digital, information technology, legal, finance and many other disciplines all supporting our lifesaving mission - Finding cures. Saving children. ®
At ALSAC, we believe in hiring the best and brightest from around the globe, and in 2020 we were named #1 on Fast Company's 100 Best Workplaces for Innovators. With a concerted focus on diversity and inclusion, we value and respect the contributions of all of our employees. Our work environment encourages everyone to be their authentic selves as we strive together towards a day when “no child dies in the dawn of life.”
As we look to the future, we understand that we must be relentlessly innovative. Our work helps fuel the groundbreaking research and treatment at St. Jude and ensures that families never receive a bill from St. Jude for treatment, travel, housing or food — because all a family should worry about is helping their child live.
View our career opportunities at https://www.stjude.org/jobs/alsac.html and follow ALSAC across social media using @stjude.
To learn more about the research hospital, follow St. Jude Children's Research Hospital on LinkedIn. For specific career opportunities available through the hospital, visit www.stjude.org/JoinOurMission.
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