Senior Frontend Engineer

As the fastest-growing distributor of restaurant equipment, HVAC and residential appliance parts, we like to do things a little differently. First, you need to understand and demonstrate our Core Values with safety being your first priority. That's key. But we're also looking for unique enthusiasm, high integrity, courage to embrace change...and if you know a few jokes, that puts you on the top of our list!

Do you have a genius-level knowledge of original equipment manufacturer parts? If not, no problem! We're more interested in passionate people with fresh ideas from different backgrounds. That's what keeps us at the top of our game. We're proud that our workplace has been recognized for its growth and innovation on the Inc. 5000 list 15 years in a row and the Crain's Fast 50 list ten times. We are honored to be voted by our Chicagoland team as a Chicago Tribune Top Workplace for the last four years.

If you're ready to roll up your sleeves, go above and beyond and put your ambition to work, all while having some fun, let's chat - Apply Today!

Perks

• Parts Town Pride - check out our virtual tour and culture!
• Quarterly profit-sharing bonus
• Team member appreciation events and recognition programs
• Volunteer opportunities
• Monthly IT stipend
• Casual dress code
• On-demand pay options: Access your pay as you earn it, to cover unexpected or even everyday expenses
• All the traditional benefits like health insurance, 401k/401k match, employee assistance programs and time away - don't worry, we've got you covered.

The Job at a Glance

As a Senior Frontend Engineer, you'll design, develop, and optimize high-performance web applications using React.js, Next.js, and modern frontend technologies in a fast-paced eCommerce environment. You'll drive architectural decisions, best practices, and deliver exceptional user experiences while collaborating with cross-functional teams to create scalable, secure, and performant UI components and micro-frontends. Focus areas include frontend architecture, performance optimization, accessibility, security, and driving automation in CI/CD pipelines.

A Typical Day

• Develop scalable, secure, and performant frontend architectures with React and Next.js
• Implement micro-frontend strategies, UI componentization, and maintainable design patterns
• Drive performance optimization (e.g., TTI, FCP, caching strategies) and ensure high code quality
• Define and enforce CI/CD workflows, tooling standards, and performance monitoring
• Collaborate with backend, DevOps, and product teams to integrate APIs, CMS, and third-party services
• Mentor teams, share knowledge, and advocate for frontend engineering excellence across the organization

To Land This Opportunity

• You have strong experience with eCommerce frontend architecture and major platforms (SAP Commerce, Magento, Salesforce, etc.)
• You're in expert in JavaScript, TypeScript, React.js, Next.js, and frontend build systems (Webpack, Vite, etc.).
• You have in-depth knowledge of performance optimization, caching strategies, and SSR/SSG in Next.js.
• You are proficient in API consumption (REST, GraphQL), frontend testing (Jest, Cypress), and cloud platforms (Azure preferred)
• You have experience with CI/CD pipelines, Docker, Kubernetes, and containerization
• You have 5+ years of frontend development experience and a Bachelor's/Master's in Computer Science or equivalent

About Your Future Team

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At Parts Town, we value transparency and are committed to ensuring our team members feel appreciated and supported. We prioritize our positive workplace culture where collaboration, growth, and work-life balance are celebrated. The salary range for this role is $108,060.89 - 144,586.73 which is based on including but not limited to qualifications, experience, and geographical location. Parts Town is a pay for performance-company. In addition to base pay, some roles offer a profit-sharing program, and an annual bonus depending on the role. Our comprehensive benefits package includes health, dental and vision insurance, 401(k) with match, employee assistance programs, paid time off, paid sick time off, paid holidays, paid parental leave, and professional development opportunities.

Parts Town welcomes diversity and as an equal opportunity employer all qualified applicants will be considered regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status.

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