Job Description:
Position Overview
We are seeking an accomplished and strategic Lead Front-End Developer with extensive expertise in Salesforce Commerce Cloud (SFCC) and in-depth knowledge of Storefront Reference Architecture (SFRA). This pivotal leadership role demands a seasoned professional capable of architecting and overseeing the development of scalable, high-performance, and visually compelling eCommerce solutions. The successful candidate will lead a team of front-end engineers, foster best practices, and collaborate cross-functionally to ensure seamless integration of UI/UX designs with back-end business logic while maintaining rigorous standards for code quality, accessibility, and maintainability.
Key Responsibilities
Technical Leadership and Architectural Oversight
- Define and drive the front-end architecture strategy for SFCC initiatives, ensuring solutions are scalable, maintainable, and optimized for performance.
- Provide leadership and mentorship to front-end development teams, instilling best practices around SFRA, modular design, and robust coding standards.
- Collaborate closely with product management, UX/UI design, back-end engineering, and quality assurance teams to translate business requirements into technical specifications and high-quality deliverables.
- Advocate for continuous technical innovation by introducing modern tools, frameworks, and methodologies that enhance development efficiency and product quality.
SFRA-Based Front-End Development and Integration
- Architect and implement reusable, modular front-end components within the SFRA framework aligned with business objectives.
- Customize and extend SFCC templates using ISML, JavaScript (ES6+), jQuery, SCSS, Page Designer, and other relevant technologies to meet complex functional requirements.
- Ensure consistent application of responsive, mobile-first design principles using Bootstrap or equivalent frameworks, guaranteeing pixel-perfect translation of UI/UX designs.
- Maintain strict adherence to accessibility standards (WCAG, ADA) and cross-browser compatibility requirements.
- Lead efforts in front-end performance optimization through techniques such as code splitting, lazy loading, and critical CSS management.
Collaboration, Quality Assurance, and Mentorship
- Oversee and enforce code review processes to uphold high-quality coding standards and maintainable codebases.
- Mentor junior and mid-level developers, fostering professional growth and ensuring alignment with project goals and best practices.
- Facilitate comprehensive documentation of front-end architecture, processes, and standards to support knowledge sharing and continuity.
Required Qualifications
- A minimum of 6 years of front-end development experience, including at least 3 years dedicated to Salesforce Commerce Cloud (SFCC) and Storefront Reference Architecture (SFRA).
- Expert proficiency in HTML5, CSS3 (SCSS), and JavaScript (ES6+), with a solid grasp of modular and component-based development paradigms. Experience with React or similar modern JavaScript frameworks.
- Extensive experience with ISML templating, SFRA framework, Page Designer, and JavaScript controllers.
- Demonstrated ability to develop scalable, responsive, and mobile-first web interfaces utilizing Bootstrap or comparable frameworks.
- Strong expertise in front-end performance optimization strategies, including code splitting, lazy loading, and critical CSS management.
- Proficiency in version control with Git, as well as build tools such as Webpack and package managers like NPM, complemented by experience with third-party integration tools.
Core Competencies
- Proven leadership capabilities with a demonstrated ability to guide and develop high-performing technical teams.
- Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, facilitating effective collaboration across diverse and distributed teams.
- Meticulous attention to detail with a strong sense of ownership, accountability, and commitment to delivering high-quality solutions.
- Strategic mindset with a passion for continuous improvement and adoption of emerging front-end technologies.
Preferred Qualifications
- Salesforce Certifications or equivalent credentials.
- Experience with Headless Commerce architecture, Progressive Web Apps (PWA), or related modern front-end architectures.
- Familiarity with Agile methodologies and CI/CD processes.
- Immediate joiner.
Qualifications:
- BE/BTECH/MCA
- Proven experience working with Salesforce Commerce Cloud
- Proficient in troubleshooting complex issues related to Salesforce configuration, customizations, and integrations.
- Ability to adapt to a dynamic and fast-paced environment with shifting priorities.
Location:
DGS India - Pune - Kharadi EON Free Zone
Brand:
Merkle
Time Type:
Full time
Contract Type:
Permanent