FORTNA partners with the world’s leading brands to transform omnichannel and parcel distribution operations. Known world-wide for enabling companies to keep pace with digital disruption and growth objectives, we design and deliver solutions, powered by intelligent software, to optimize fast, accurate and cost-effective order fulfillment and last mile delivery. Our people, innovative approach and proprietary algorithms and tools ensure optimal operations design and material and information flow. We deliver exceptional value every day to our customers with comprehensive services and products including network strategy, distribution center operational design and implementation, material handling automated equipment, robotics and a comprehensive suite of lifecycle services.
At FORTNA, we believe in fostering a workplace that isn't just a job but a movement – a collective effort to redefine success and transform challenges into opportunities. "Join the Movement" encapsulates our commitment to a workplace culture that thrives on collaboration, celebrates diversity, and empowers every individual to contribute to something greater than themselves. Our Team. Our Passion. Our Approach.
- Lead the architecture and development of complex UI applications using React and modern JavaScript frameworks
- Serve as the UI technical authority, setting standards for front-end architecture, design patterns, and best practices
- Drive component-based design systems, reusable libraries, and shared UI frameworks
- Collaborate with UX designers to translate designs and prototypes into high-quality, responsive user interfaces
- Mentor and guide UI developers through code reviews, design discussions, and technical coaching
- Ensure applications meet performance, accessibility (WCAG), security, and scalability standards
- Partner with backend and API teams to define clean integration patterns
- Own front-end build pipelines, tooling, and CI/CD integrations
- Lead technical discussions, estimations, and planning for UI initiatives
- Stay current with emerging UI technologies and recommend adoption where appropriate
- 7+ years of professional UI / front-end development experience
- 4+ years of deep hands-on experience with React
- Strong proficiency in JavaScript
- Experience with modern state management solutions
- Expertise in responsive design, cross-browser compatibility, and accessibility standards
- Experience building and maintaining design systems and reusable component libraries
- Solid understanding of REST APIs
- Strong experience with front-end testing frameworks (Jest, React Testing Library)
- Familiarity with modern build tools
- Excellent communication and leadership skills
- Responsible for driving consistency and quality in the Fortna Software UI using React, VITE, and React-Router
- Update and maintain design system components for use across applications.
- Experience with Android Studio development a plus.
- Working knowledge of Docker and Kubernetes strongly encouraged.
- Experience working with and leading globally dispersed teams.
- Experience with Cursor or other AI agentic tools.
- Must be able to document and create sequence diagrams and other supporting documentation for ADRs
- Understanding of Micro-frontend Architecture principles and build patterns
- Understanding of Agile Methodologies including SAFe
- Experience with Next.js or other React-based frameworks
- Familiarity with Micro-Frontend architectures
- Experience with UI performance optimization and profiling
- Exposure to Agile / Scrum development methodologies
- Experience working in large-scale, enterprise applications
- Knowledge of Warehousing and modern warehouse workflows
- Familiarity with User Experience for Touchscreen and other high volume repetitive operations
- Ability to pick up and maintain legacy code bases as needed.
- Experience with Java, SQL, messaging frameworks a plus.
This job description describes the general nature and level of work expected of a person assigned to this position. All job requirements listed indicate the minimum level of knowledge, skills and/or ability deemed necessary to perform the job proficiently. Employees may be required to perform any other job-related duties as requested by their supervisor.
It is the policy of FORTNA and its affiliated companies to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, pregnancy or pregnancy-related condition, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, citizenship status (if authorized to work in the U.S.), or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, FORTNA will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.
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Fortna partners with the world’s leading brands to transform their distribution operations to keep pace with digital disruption and growth objectives. Known world-wide as the Distribution Experts™, we design and deliver intelligent solutions, powered by FortnaWES™ software, to optimize fast, accurate and cost-effective order fulfillment. Our people, innovative approach and proprietary algorithms and tools, ensure optimal operations design and material and information flow. We deliver exceptional value every day to our clients with comprehensive services including network strategy, distribution center operations, material handling automation, supply chain systems and warehouse software design and implementation.
