Digital Office - Senior Front-End Web Developer

Date: Apr 17, 2024

Location:

Milwaukee, WI, US, 53204-2941

Req ID: 30015

Onsite or Remote: Hybrid Position

Komatsu is an indispensable partner to the construction, mining, forestry, forklift, and industrial machinery markets, maximizing value for customers through innovative solutions. With a diverse line of products supported by our advanced IoT technologies, regional distribution channels, and a global service network, we tap into the power of data and technology to enhance safety and productivity while optimizing performance. Komatsu supports a myriad of markets, including housing, infrastructure, water, pipeline, minerals, automobile, aerospace, electronics and medical, through its many brands and subsidiaries, including TimberPro, Joy, P&H, Montabert, Modular Mining Systems, Hensley Industries, NTC, and Gigaphoton.

Job Overview

Komatsu is embarking on an enterprise-wide initiative to transform our digital experience. This role will re-build the Komatsu websites and digital applications supporting online sales of parts, training courses and technology subscriptions.

Primary responsibilities include developing new website functionality, integrations between applications and organizing the development performed by third-party consultants. Developing a foundational knowledge of business objectives will be key to improving the customer experience across apps and increasing online sales.

Own the development and maintenance of our primary websites and digital products
Merge several customer facing websites into a single website with a common set of technology
Partner with vendors, marketing and IT teams to develop and progress the organization’s digital strategy and roadmap
Provide recommendations on technology architecture
Support the execution of omni-channel marketing campaigns with landing page creation, page tagging, web forms and lead tracking through to Salesforce

Key Job Responsibilities

Own the setup and configuration on an eCommerce platform and content management system
Perform day-to-day development building new functionality, enhancements and integrations
Manage and curate a development backlog and release schedules which aligns with business priorities.
Host and participate in stand-up calls with vendors overseeing, organizing and coordinating development activities
Implement SEO best practices supporting optimal page speed and core web vitals
Facilitate and participate in QA and user acceptance testing
Troubleshoot and resolve technical bugs

Qualifications/Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in computer science, information systems, marketing, communications, business administration or related discipline desired or equivalent experience.
Minimum of 5 years of experience building B2B and B2C eCommerce websites
Exceptional subject matter expertise in eCommerce best practices in a B2B, B2C, and B2B2C business models with complex account-based relationships with dealers and customers.
Strong experience with Javascript, Reactjs, HTML5, CSS3, Node.js
Modern web development practices including implementing UX best practices, responsive design and mobile first layouts.
Experience with integrating multiple technology platforms; eCommerce, Content Management Systems, Product Information Management, Digital Asset Management, Marketing Automation, Analytics and Tag Management, Identify Access Management and Learning Management Systems.
Experience developing in an API-first, headless eCommerce environment.
Experience leading, organizing, overseeing and releasing third-party development activities
Experience implementing on-site personalization based on a user’s profile settings
Experience implementing A/B testing
Experience implementing SEO best practices, improving page speed and core web vitals
Experience working with AI tools to expedite code development
Excellent technical troubleshooting, code debugging, and problem-solving skills.Strong organizational and presentation skills; ability to handle multiple tasks, meet deadlines and manage priorities, present, and share strategies, working across organizational teams to deliver results.

Additional Information

Komatsu is an Equal Opportunity Workplace and an Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.