PWe are looking for an experienced and motivated Lead front end developer to join our Unit in Milan. /ppbJob Description: /b /ppYou will collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure that all solutions are optimized for usability, accessibility, and performance. You will act as a technical leader for our front-end team and be responsible for driving innovation and best practices in front-end engineering. /ppYou will use and implement features such as multi-site and multi-language delivery, personalization, templates, and user interface components. /ppInternally you will help provide assets and knowledge transfer to ensure the growth and scalability of our offerings as part of the frontend practice. You will provide support to team members and help develop their careers in alignment with Merkle Italy's service offering. /ppbKey Responsibilities: /b /pulliDesign, develop and maintain robust user interfaces using React/VueJS and Node /liliParticipate in requirements gathering, design, development, and QA support /liliCollaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure the front-end is optimized for usability, accessibility, and performance /liliBuild reusable components and front-end libraries /liliOptimize code for performance and SEO /liliDiscover and implement new technologies to maximize development efficiency as well as customer satisfaction. /liliProvide input and mentoring for other engineers /liliContinuously monitor frontend performance, identify, and address bottlenecks, and suggest optimizations /liliManage and prioritize the frontend team's backlog, ensuring timely delivery of high-quality work /liliMentor and upskill team members with modern technologies and best practices. /li /ulpbRequirements: /b /pulliAt least 6 years of relevant experience in front-end development, with at least 2 years in a leadership role /liliMust have experience developing CMS-based and e-commerce solutions based on headless architectures /liliAt least 4 years of experience with the React or Vue ecosystem /liliStrong Knowledge of State Management and relevant workflows /liliIn-depth knowledge of TypeScript, CSS, and HTML /liliStrong proficiency in Vanilla JavaScript and browser API /liliExperience with integration of RESTful APIs and GraphQL /liliKnowledge and experience with full SDLC lifecycle /liliGood sense of User Experience and Design as a whole. /liliExperience with Lean / Agile development methodologies /liliGood experience with unit, integration and e2e testing and relevant workflows /liliGood experience with CI/CD paradigms and relevant workflows (GitHub actions, GitLab pipelines or similar) /liliExperience with git /liliExperience with Design Systems principles /liliEnglish proficiency /li /ulpbOptional/Nice to have: /b /pulliFamiliarity with other frameworks such as Angular, Solid, and Svelte /liliExperience in Next.js and Vercel is a big plus /liliFamiliarity with accessibility principles and patterns /liliFamiliarity with E2E testing and relevant workflows /liliFamiliarity with modern frontend tooling such as Webpack, Vite similar /liliOverview of current commerce and content management systems in the market /liliKeen eye on User Experience and Design as a whole /li /ulpbWhat we offer: /b /pulliA dynamic and stimulating work environment with opportunities for professional growth. /liliOpportunities to work with high-profile clients and on innovative projects. /liliContinuous training and skill development. /li /ulpIf you believe you match these skills, please apply! We look forward to meeting you! /ppbLocation: /b Milan /ppbBrand: /b Merkle /ppbTime Type: /b Full time /ppbContract Type: /b Permanent /p #J-18808-Ljbffr