Senior Frontend Developer

Title: Senior Frontend Developer

Location: Chicago United States

Job Description:

ZS is a professional services firm that collaborates closely with companies to develop and deliver products that enhance customer value and drive company results. From R&D to portfolio strategy, customer insights, marketing and sales strategy, operations, and technology, we leverage our deep industry expertise and cutting-edge analytics to create practical solutions. Our most valuable asset is our people, reflected in our value-driven organization where new perspectives are integral and new ideas are celebrated. ZSers are passionately committed to helping companies and their customers thrive across various industries, including healthcare and life sciences, high-tech, financial services, travel and transportation, and more.. ZS's Corporate Enterprise functions operate the firm's core internal functions. Our global teams comprise team-oriented, pragmatic and results-driven people who thrive in a challenging work environment. Our people come from diverse backgrounds but share a passion for quality customer service and dedication-whether our customer is a client or another ZS employee. The Marketing & Communications team helps build the ZS brand, champion thought leadership, support business development and engage our past, present and future workforce. We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Frontend Developer with hands-on expertise in Adobe Experience Manager (AEM) Cloud to join our web team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for building responsive, accessible, and high-performance web interfaces integrated with AEM, ensuring seamless user experiences across platforms. You will be working in a flexible, hybrid and connected work environment to support the team of content publishers, web developers, seo & analytics professionals and a technology agency responsible for managing ZS.com. The selected candidate will be expected to work during standard business hours to align with client schedules and operational requirements. They should possess a strong technical understanding of Adobe Experience Manager (AEM) architecture, including components, templates, dialogs, workflows, and dispatcher caching. Proficiency in HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, and responsive design principles is essential. The role requires hands-on experience with AEM authoring environments, CRX/DE, and front-end integration using HTL (Sightly) and Sling Models. A solid grasp of SEO best practices, WCAG accessibility standards, and web performance optimization techniques is also necessary to ensure high-quality user experiences. The candidate will collaborate with global stakeholders and report directly to the Global Website Manager. This role is critical to ensuring that all development work meets the highest standards of functionality, performance, accessibility, and user experience across multiple regions and devices. What You'll Do: Design scalable, modular, and maintainable frontend architecture using JavaScript, TypeScript, HTML5, and CSS3. Develop and maintain scalable, reusable, and efficient frontend components using modern frameworks like React.js, Angular, or Vue.js. Implement lazy loading, code splitting, and caching strategies for performance optimization. Ensure cross-browser compatibility and mobile responsiveness using CSS frameworks (e.g., Bootstrap, Tailwind). Implement accessibility standards (WCAG 2.1) and best practices. Integrate frontend components with AEM Cloud using HTL (Sightly), Sling Models, and JCR. Customize and extend AEM components, templates, and dialogs for dynamic content rendering. Build intuitive and flexible components for AEM authors. Provide documentation and training for content teams on component usage. Coordinate with DevOps for dispatcher configurations and caching strategies. Optimize frontend performance for speed, responsiveness, and SEO. Use tools like Lighthouse, SonarQube, and New Relic to monitor performance and code quality. Use browser dev tools, logging, and monitoring tools for diagnostics. Integrate with CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins, GitLab CI, or Azure DevOps. Work across multiple environments (dev, QA, staging, prod) and manage frontend deployments. Identify and resolve frontend issues in development, staging, and production environments. Work closely with UX/UI designers to translate wireframes into functional interfaces. Collaborate with backend developers and AEM architects for seamless integration. Participate in sprint planning, daily stand-ups, and retrospectives. Conduct peer code reviews and enforce coding standards. What you'll bring: Bachelor's or master's degree in computer science, Engineering, or related field. 5+ years of experience in frontend development. 3+ years of hands-on experience with Adobe Experience Manager (AEM Cloud). Strong proficiency in JavaScript, TypeScript, HTML, CSS, and frontend frameworks. Experience with AEM component development, clientlibs, and dispatcher configurations. Familiarity with RESTful APIs, GraphQL, and JSON data handling. Knowledge of Agile methodologies and tools like JIRA, Confluence, etc. Experience with AEM Headless CMS or hybrid CMS architectures. Familiarity with Adobe Analytics, Target, or other Adobe Marketing Cloud tools. Exposure to internationalization (i18n) and localization (l10n) practices. Understanding of web security principles and data privacy compliance (GDPR, CCPA). Hybrid working model: ZS is committed to a Flexible and Connected way of working. ZSers are on-site at clients or ZS offices three days a week. Combined flexibility to work remotely two days a week is also available. The magic of ZS culture and innovation thrives in both planned and spontaneous face-to-face connections. Perks & Benefits: ZS offers a comprehensive total rewards package including health and well-being, financial planning, annual leave, personal growth and professional development. Our robust skills development programs, multiple career progression options and internal mobility paths and collaborative culture empowers you to thrive as an individual and global team member. We are committed to giving our employees a flexible and connected way of working. A flexible and connected ZS allows us to combine work from home and on-site presence at clients/ZS offices for the majority of our week. The magic of ZS culture and innovation thrives in both planned and spontaneous face-to-face connections. Travel: Travel is a requirement at ZS for client facing ZSers; business needs of your project and client are the priority. While some projects may be local, all client-facing ZSers should be prepared to travel as needed. Travel provides opportunities to strengthen client relationships, gain diverse experiences, and enhance professional growth by working in different environments and cultures. Considering applying? At ZS, we honor the visible and invisible elements of our identities, personal experiences, and belief systems-the ones that comprise us as individuals, shape who we are, and make us unique. We believe your personal interests, identities, and desire to learn are integral to your success here. We are committed to building a team that reflects a broad variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences. Learn more about our inclusion and belonging efforts and the networks ZS supports to assist our ZSers in cultivating community spaces and obtaining the resources they need to thrive. If you're eager to grow, contribute, and bring your unique self to our work, we encourage you to apply. ZS is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing equal employment and advancement opportunities without regard to any class protected by applicable law. To complete your application: Candidates must possess or be able to obtain work authorization for their intended country of employment.An on-line application, including a full set of transcripts (official or unofficial), is required to be considered. NO AGENCY CALLS, PLEASE. Find Out More At: www.zs.com