Manager Digital Development

Who We Are At Academy Sports + Outdoors our vision is to be the best sports + outdoors retailer in the country — but what truly sets us apart is our people. We’re a passionate, purpose-driven team that’s as committed to each other as we are to our customers. We’ve spent over 80 years building a culture that puts people first. We believe in creating opportunities for growth, fostering meaningful connections, and supporting every Team Member’s journey. What fuels us? Our belief in the power of fun. Here, you won’t just help customers gear up for their next adventure — you’ll launch one of your own. Whether you're starting out or leveling up, Academy is a place where fun can’t lose! Education Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Digital Media/Web Design or relevant field of study preferred Work Experiences 5+ years of experience in software development across multiple platforms especially including ecommerce/transactional site and applications across a range of devices.3+ years of experience leading a team.3+ years IT experience in the retail industry preferred Skills Capable of collaborative iteration in a fast-paced environment with short product life cyclesExperience with responsive website design and development, including cross and back browser usability.Expertise in web applications and programming languages including HTML, HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, JQuery and APIsExperience with PHP and/or JAVAExperience with Ajax, XML, XSLT a plusExperience working with CMS platforms such as AEM, WordPress, and/or Drupal.Knowledge of web libraries and frameworks such as React, Bootstrap, Angular, Polymer, Closure or BackboneFamiliarity with the whole web stack, including protocols and web server optimization techniques.Proven track record demonstrating collaboration with UX researchers and designers, marketers, merchandisers, product managers and front-end developer.Solid understanding of UX, SEO/SEM and accessibility best practicesIn-depth knowledge of industry best practices and trends including emerging digital platforms and related mediaAbility and desire to learn new tools and technologies.Experience with Scrum and Agile methodologiesExperience with Internet or mobile usability/accessibility research is a plus.Experience in A/B testing set-up and strategies Responsibilities Provide team management, leadership, and direction.Collaborate with business, engineering, and support teams to resolve operational issues.Define common UI Pattern Libraries with collaboration from design team.Define and build reusable component library.Work with designers and developers accountable to maintain standard UI pattern library.Advocate of User Centered Design principles and processesApply knowledge of and translate trends in usability, constituent needs and business objective strategies, standards, solutions, and results.Develop digital web properties with an emphasis on providing an exceptional user experience including agility through responsive design.Participate in the resource demand and planning processes and drive Code Quality initiatives.Development representative to stakeholders outside of the team, and the go-to individual for day-to-day front-end technology questionsOversee the UI development team Maintain and enhance current UI architecture to improve usability, performance, and scalability.Drive software development activities to meet schedules and timelines.Research problems discovered by QA or product support and develop solutions to the problems.Conduct unit testing and integration testing for functionalityResearch new technology or development tools to remain informed of current technology.Work with documentation and internal teams, including Product and Project Management, Design, Business Analysis, and Quality Assurance to deliver high-quality, complete software releases.Develop a thorough understanding of Academy’s policies, procedures, and safety rules.Duties may change; team members may be required to perform other duties as assigned. Physical Requirements & Attendance Acceptable level of hearing and vision to perform job duties.Adhere to company work hours, policies, procedures and rules governing professional staff behavior. Equal Employment Opportunity Academy is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate with regard to employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any other category protected by law.