Job Description:
Job Title
Lead Front End Developer SFCC (DCF Level 35)
Work Experience: 8-10 years.
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 - Bengaluru - Bhartiya City Block 1
Brand:
Merkle
Time Type:
Full time
Contract Type:
Permanent