UI Analyst - IT - UAE

Job no: ‎569202
Location: UAE
Dubai Head Office
IT
Alshaya IT is a diverse organisation supporting corporate, warehouse and
retail specific IT infrastructure and systems. We have software teams creating
and developing in-house applications and product teams optimising and
integrating major third party solutions. The rate of growth across divisions
and geographies means we are constantly evaluating how we provide robust,
scalable and business enabling infrastructure and systems in line with global
benchmark standards.
Job Title : UI Analyst_eCommerce
Experience : ‎5 to ‎10 years
Job Profile: You will be working as part of an international e-com team in
the IT function. As part of this team you will deliver best in class front-end
HMTL / CSS code base for all new website and any new online functionality and
features.
Experience & Skills:
* ‎4-‎5 Years of Experience in Ecommerce Front end Development using Drupal or Magento is a must.
* Knowledge of Acquia Cloud Site Factory would be desirable. Excellent presentation, communication, analytical and problem-solving skills.
* Delivery-oriented with the ability to multi-task and meet deadlines - time management and good organizational skills are critical.
* Ability to effectively communicate information and ideas in written and verbal format, and build and maintain relationships.
* Strong organizational skills.
* Team player, with the strong focus on service quality & timely delivery.
* Utilize frontend development expertise to support business needs on scalable ecommerce sites.
* Be integral part of the development of several multilingual e-commerce websites that are built on a vast eco-system of applications based on Magento and Drupal.
* Build reusable code and libraries for future use. Ensure quality of developed code based on industry and internal standards.
* Liaise with the business to understand their needs and expectations. Gauge the technical feasibility of UI/UX designs.
* Suggest performance improvements through AB testing. Resolve frontend issues of any kind, to maintain quality of developed websites. Support.
Key Performance Area
* Experience in Drupal frontend development and component-based theming
* Experience in conducting performance & optimization audits for Drupal sites through JavaScript profiling
* Experience in headless Drupal integration - Architecture design and implementation of web service platforms using Drupal
* Would be great if the resource has completed certifications in Drupal like "Acquia Certified Frontend Specialist"
* Build, Customise & Integrate the Front End Design using Drupal CMS.
* Customise Drupal (Acquia) Themes & Sub-Themes to ensure the design principles are totally designed as per Visual Design.
* Work closely with Magento/eCom Backend Integration team for close-knit roll out.
* Employ and articulate best practices, security techniques, conventions and coding standards.
* Employ contexts and variants for a control over display of content depending on context such as page or user role
* You will be working with internal and external teams in an iterative/agile manner and deliver goals set.
* Able to deliver to deliver responsive web front-end for CMS Integration.
* Deliver best in class code based on W3C standards
* Collaborate with other developers and designers to define and implement innovative solutions for the product direction
* Able to work within an Agile / Kanban framework process.
Knowledge:
* Educated to degree level.
* Practical Experience in languages/applications/frameworks is required: PHP, HTML5, CSS3, SaSS, Javascript, JQuery, Gulp, Grunt, Twig, YAML, Bootstrap, AJAX, XML, Web-Services.
* React development - Integrating React with Drupal.
* Strong experience in Drupal Layout and Theming. Ability to create customize layouts and themes. Help to implement best practices for sustainable theming.
* Experience in UI & UX Design & Development in an e-commerce environment.
* Experience in developing highly dynamic Ecommerce websites.
* Experience in Drupal UX Changes and Responsive design
About Us:
Alshaya Group is a dynamic family-owned enterprise which was first established
in Kuwait in ‎1890. With a consistent record of growth and innovation, Alshaya
Group is one of the world's leading brand franchise operators, offering
customers an unparalleled choice of well-loved international brands,
including: Starbucks, H&M, Mothercare, Debenhams, Cos, American Eagle
Outfitters, P.F. Chang's, The Cheesecake Factory, The Body Shop, M.A.C,
Victoria's Secret, Boots, Vavavoom, Pottery Barn and KidZania.

Alshaya Group's portfolio extends across MENA, Russia, Turkey, and Europe,
with thousands of stores, cafes, restaurants and leisure destinations, as well
as a growing online and digital business.

Operating in multiple sectors including Fashion, Food, Health & Beauty,
Pharmacy, Home Furnishings and Leisure & Entertainment, Alshaya Group
colleagues are united by a commitment to delivering great customer service and
brand experiences.

Fresh, modern, and relevant, Alshaya's constantly evolving retail portfolio
reflects the choices and lifestyle of its customers. From flagship stores and
restaurants in prestige malls, to local coffee shops, drive-thrus and online,
Alshaya Group brings customers the brands they love in the places they want to
be.
Advertised: ‎31 May ‎2022 Arabian Standard Time
Application close: ‎30 Jun ‎2022 Arabian Standard Time