Big R Farm and Home · 2 months ago
Front End Developer - UX/UI Designer
Mattoon, IL
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$90K/yr - $115K/yr
4+ years expRural King is America’s Farm and Home Store, providing essentials to the communities we serve. The Front-End Developer & UI/UX Designer will be responsible for creating intuitive, engaging, and performant digital experiences across Rural King’s eCommerce platform, bridging creative design and technical execution to drive customer satisfaction and engagement.
Consumer GoodsSalesShopping
Responsibilities
Design and develop user-centric front-end experiences using React, js, and other modern JavaScript frameworks integrated with HCL Commerce
Partner with Product Owners, Business Analysts, and backend development teams to define front-end requirements and align on user experience goals
Create wireframes, prototypes, and visual mockups that communicate design intent and usability standards
Conduct user experience research and testing to inform iterative improvements in interface design and navigation
Ensure front-end code follows accessibility, performance, and SEO best practices
Collaborate with QA and DevOps teams to validate and deploy front-end features
Develop reusable UI components and maintain a scalable front-end design system
Contribute to the continuous improvement of Rural King’s digital design standards, ensuring consistency across devices and platforms
Work within Agile project teams, participating in sprint planning, code reviews, and retrospectives
Use discretion and independent judgment in daily decisions while maintaining a high level of confidentiality and professionalism
Actively participate in learning initiatives offered such as training programs, workshops, and webinars. Leverage these opportunities to acquire new knowledge, refine existing skills, and stay current on the latest developments
Provide friendly, proactive, and professional internal and external support to others, assisting with inquiries, concerns, and issues promptly and effectively
Demonstrate behaviors that exemplify Rural King’s Values: People First, Integrity, Attitude, Initiative, Teamwork, Accountability, and Continuous Improvement
Perform other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
4–6 years of experience in front-end development, UI/UX design, or digital experience engineering
Proficiency with React, js, JavaScript/TypeScript, HTML5, and CSS3
Experience designing and developing within headless commerce architectures (preferably HCL Commerce v9.1 or similar)
Strong background in user experience design, including wireframing, prototyping, and usability testing
Proficiency with design tools such as Figma, Adobe XD, or Sketch
Understanding of responsive design, accessibility standards, and cross-browser compatibility
Experience working with APIs and microservices-driven front-end integrations
Familiarity with Agile development practices and tools like Jira and Confluence
Ability to translate business goals and technical constraints into elegant, intuitive digital experiences
Strong collaboration skills with both technical and creative teams
Excellent verbal and written communication skills to convey ideas, instructions, and information clearly and concisely
Demonstrated ability to actively listen, ask relevant questions, and provide thorough and articulate responses
Ability to maintain a seated or standing position for extended durations
Ability to navigate and access all facilities
Skill to effectively communicate verbally with others, both in-person and via electronic devices
Close vision for computer-related activities
Benefits
401(k) plan that provides a 100% match on the first 3% of your contributions and 50% of the next 2%
Healthcare plans to support your needs
Virtual doctor visits
Access to Centers of Excellence with Barnes Jewish Hospital and Mayo Clinic’s Complex Care Program
15% Associate Discount
Dave Ramsey’s SmartDollar Program
Associate Assistance Program
RK Cares Associate Hardship Program
24/7 Chaplaincy Services
Company paid YMCA Family Membership
Company
Big R Farm and Home
The official page for Big R Farm and Home (formerly Rural King Supply) Stores. Family owned/operated for over 58 years.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageCompany data provided by crunchbase