Frontend Engineer

Frontend Engineer (React)

Kraków

About GPC Global Technology Center

Established in 1928, Genuine Parts Company (GPC) is a leading global service organization specializing in the distribution of automotive and industrial replacement parts. GPC's commitment to innovation and technology is evident in the GPC Global Technology Center in Krakow, established in 2022. This center serves as a hub for research and development, supporting GPC's digital transformation efforts. The center's team of highly skilled IT engineers focuses on developing advanced technologies and solutions that enhance GPC's operations and growth. Their work spans across various areas, including e-commerce and data platforms, supply chain solutions, selling systems, and cyber security. Learn more at genpt.com.

Position Purpose

We're excited to hire someone for our new opportunities in the APAC market, focusing on building innovative e-commerce solutions.

Project is focused solely on digital transformation of the business in Australia and New Zealand. Consisting of migration from legacy systems to the cloud-based architecture, while at the same time maintaining already existing solution.

Join our dynamic team and help transform legacy systems into cutting-edge technology. You'll collaborate with an international team, including colleagues in Australia and New Zealand, to drive digital transformation in the region.

We're looking for proactive, easy-going individuals who thrive in a collaborative environment. This role offers the chance to work on exciting projects, drive digital transformation, and contribute to global technology center in Cracow. If you're passionate about innovation and eager to make a difference, we'd love to hear from you!

Responsibilities

• Implement a responsive and efficient front-end layer of multiple applications in the APAC region.
• Collaborate with back-end and full-stack engineers for effective data exchange between clients and servers.
• Build a enjoyable user experience based on new or existing designs.
• Perform developers-driven quality and testing activities, keeping visual defects from appearing.
• Optimize speed and performance of applications.
• Manage large pieces of data on the client side, providing smooth user experience to end users. (?)
• Assess viability and usecases of new frameworks and libraries, come up with recommendations and ideas for implementation.
• Integrate with RESTful and GraphQL APIs for smooth content and data presentation.
• Collaborate effectively with team members and stakeholders. Understand business needs and operations and turn them into well designed web applications.
• Keep the balance between perfection and business value.
  
  

Requirements

• At least 3 years of experience in front-end development area.
• Experience in the development of cloud-based e-commerce solutions.
• Solid experience with front-end libraries and frameworks (React.js, AngularJS, Vue.js, Bootstrap).
• Familiarity with legacy solutions (jQuery, Cordova) to support already functioning apps.
• Good understanding of the cloud solutions and ability to implement architectures of leading cloud providers (AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud Platform).
• Knowledge of CI/CD pipelines (GitHub Actions), containerization (Docker), and orchestration (Kubernetes).
• Stay up-to-date with the latest front-end trends and novelties, integrating new ideas as needed to innovate and maintain product competitiveness and user-centric solutions.
• Experience with automated testing frameworks (Playwrite and Cypress).
• Strong communication and teamwork skills in both technical and non-technical fields.
• Experience with RESTful and GraphQL APIs for to integrate back-end services.
• Ability to troubleshoot and solve complex issues quickly and effectively, providing short and long-term solutions.
  
  

Nice to have

• Experience in integrations with headless CMS and commerce platforms (Contentful, builder.io, CommerceTools, Shopify).
• Experience with automated testing frameworks (e.g., Cypress, Jest).
  
  

What we offer

• Challenge in shaping e-commerce solution for one of the most recognized automotive brand in Australia and New Zealand.
• Possibility of working in the morning hours - ideal for people who prefer to start the day early.
• Comfortable and welcoming office with parking in the heart of Cracow, well connected with every part of the city.