Lead Front End Developer

We are looking for an experienced and motivated Lead CMS & front end developer to join our Unit in Milan.

Job Description :

Reporting to the Director for the Commerce & Content Business Unit, you will be responsible for integrating designs into scalable user interfaces in e-commerce and content solutions. During delivery, you will oversee CMS and front-end architectural creation, activity estimations, and technical design validation.

You will collaborate with Solution Architects, Back-End teams, and DevOps to ensure optimized solutions, acting as a technical leader and driving innovation and best practices.

Internally, you will help provide assets and knowledge transfer to support the growth and scalability of our offerings as part of the CMS & Front-End team. You will support team members' development and align with career growth strategies.

Key Responsibilities :

• Design, develop, and maintain robust user interfaces using React / VueJS and Node.
• Participate in requirements gathering, design, development, and QA support.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize usability, accessibility, and performance.
• Build reusable components on CMS and front-end.
• Optimize code for performance and SEO.
• Discover and implement new technologies.
• Manage and prioritize the frontend team's backlog, ensuring timely delivery.
• Mentor and upskill team members with modern technologies and best practices.

Requirements :

• At least 6 years of relevant front-end development experience, managing a team of senior and junior developers.
• Experience developing CMS, Front-End, and e-commerce solutions.
• At least 4 years of experience with the React ecosystem.
• Strong knowledge of State Management and workflows.
• In-depth knowledge of TypeScript, CSS, and HTML.
• Experience with RESTful APIs and GraphQL integration.
• Knowledge of full SDLC lifecycle.
• Good sense of User Experience and Design principles.
• Experience with Lean / Agile methodologies.
• Experience with CI / CD workflows (GitHub Actions, GitLab pipelines, etc.).
• Experience with git.
• Knowledge of Design Systems principles.

Optional / Nice to have :

• Familiarity with Angular, Solid, Svelte frameworks.
• Experience with Next.js and Vercel.
• Knowledge of accessibility principles.
• Experience with E2E testing workflows.
• Familiarity with modern frontend tooling (Webpack, Vite).
• Understanding of current commerce and content management systems.
• Keen eye for User Experience and Design.

What we offer :

• A dynamic and stimulating work environment with opportunities for professional growth.
• Opportunities to work with high-profile clients and innovative projects.
• Continuous training and skill development.

If you believe you match these skills, please apply! We look forward to meeting you!

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Brand : Merkle

Time Type : Full time

Contract Type : Permanent

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