Echo Global Logistics
We move freight from point A to point B anywhere across the globe.
Chicago, IL
Hybrid

Front-End Architect

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Come join an exciting, fast-paced organization dedicated to building the next generation of software to support our industry leading transportation platform. We are looking for an Architect who is extremely passionate about transforming how we deliver our client experience.

This person will be able to take the complex nature of logistics and help un-complicate it. The ideal candidate is not afraid to challenge the status quo, to work hard and hustle, and always looking to find a better way.

Along with driving the technology, you will have an opportunity to interface with multiple disciplines across the organization to ensure unity and guide teams toward success. In this role

You will…

  • Drive front-end engineering practices, design patterns, and standards
  • Work closely with our design and UX teams to deliver next generation experiences across our applications
  • Create high-level architectural specifications, ensure feasibility, functionality, and integrations with existing systems / platforms
  • Supply thought leadership to effectively guide the organization, providing consultation to other engineers, mentorship, and evangelize new developments tooling and practices
  • Lead and review design requirements, and provide accountability for both the performance and quality of software delivered
  • Lead implementations for tooling and framework that lend to high performance, quality, and automation
  • Write solid code

You’ve got what it takes if you have…

  • 10+ years of experience developing and architecting web applications with a heavy usage of modern JavaScript frameworks/languages (Angular, Vue.js, React [Redux/Flux]) and a solid understanding of reactive state.
  • Experience with WebSockets, ServerSent Events or other browser based push protocols.
  • Experience with Git, Agile and CI/CD techniques and deployment strategies
  • Extensive industry experience with web applications based on SOA principles coupled with .NET/Java backed restful API’s
  • Strong understanding of web security [OAuth / Authentication / Authorization]
  • Experience / comfort with responsive UI design and development, CSS and HTML5
  • Strong presentation and verbal communications skills and the ability to influence, mentor, and govern standards across the organization
  • Experience with web analytics, A/B testing, and user group testing
  • Experience in automated, performance, and cross-browser testing and test driven development using modern JavaScript testing frameworks
  • Embrace end-to-end ownership of projects
  • BS or MS degree in Computer Science and minimum of 10+ years of software development experience is required.

Extra dose of awesome if you…

  • Love sharing your passion for leading web development practices and tooling
  • Have experience supporting a production front-end application with error management tool sets

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, status as a qualified individual with a disability, or Vietnam era or other protected veteran.

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What are Echo Global Logistics Perks + Benefits

Echo Global Logistics Benefits Overview

401k with company matching
Medical insurance through Blue Cross/Blue Shield
Health Savings Account (HSA)
Flexible Spending Account
Parental leave
Paid time off
Commuter benefits
Employee training programs
Volunteer time off
Pet insurance
Peloton discounts
Employee assistance program
Business resource groups
Diversity, equity and inclusion program

Culture
Volunteer in local community
Chase Corporate Challenge, Chicago Cares
Partners with nonprofits
Open door policy
Team based strategic planning
Open office floor plan
Employee resource groups
Diversity
Dedicated diversity and inclusion staff
Mandated unconscious bias training
Diversity manifesto
Mean gender pay gap below 10%
Diversity employee resource groups
Hiring practices that promote diversity
Health Insurance & Wellness Benefits
Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
Disability insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Health insurance
Life insurance
Pet insurance
Wellness programs
Mental health benefits
Financial & Retirement
401(K)
401(K) matching
Performance bonus
Charitable contribution matching
Child Care & Parental Leave Benefits
Childcare benefits
Vacation & Time Off Benefits
Paid volunteer time
Paid holidays
Paid sick days
Office Perks
Commuter benefits
Company-sponsored outings
Company-sponsored happy hours
Onsite office parking
Recreational clubs
Echo has it's own Softball league in the spring/summer!
Fitness stipend
Gympass!
Onsite gym
River North Gym is in the building
Professional Development Benefits
Job training & conferences
Lunch and learns
Promote from within
Continuing education available during work hours

Additional Perks + Benefits

Echo employees are a driven group of professionals who keep goods moving, one shipment at a time. We recognize each employee’s entrepreneurial spirit with a suite of benefits that enable employees to bring their best to work. Whether it's running at the gym, connecting with your colleagues at happy hour, or spending time with your family, we want to make sure employees are satisfied with their Echo lifestyle.

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