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Lead Front End Developer - FTCDigitas
15 days ago
  • LevelSenior
  • ProfessionsWebsite Developer, Front-end Developer, Software Engineer
  • TypeFull Time
  • LocationLondon, United Kingdom

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Description

COMPANY DESCRIPTION
At Digitas, we harness the power of connection to make positive impact everyday. We have a relentless focus on creating connections to help our clients’ businesses grow, connecting diverse people, ideas and expertise in innovative and exciting ways.
We are making positive impact with our amazing clients, through our capabilities in Consulting, Products & Platforms, Customer Engagement and Digital Media.
Part of Publicis Groupe, and a Leader in Gartner’s Magic Quadrant for Global Marketing Agencies, we’re proud to work with some of the world’s leading brands.
Digitas. Experience the power of connection.
Our Commitment Digitas is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of society and does not discriminate on grounds of race, religion or belief, ethnic or national origin, disability, age, citizenship, marital, domestic or civil partnership status, sexual orientation or gender identity.
OVERVIEW
*This role is an FTC until Feb 2025*
As a Lead Frontend Developer you will be responsible for creating re-useable and scalable frontend components using a combination of React, Next JS, Tailwind and Storybook.
You will have a good knowledge of composable architectures, a deep understanding of web standards, design systems, web performance and unit testing, and a pragmatic and mature approach to agile delivery.
Knowledge of micro frontend methodologies and Next JS 13+ with monorepos are advantageous.
Responsibilities
  • Create and maintain a component library of UI elements for a large re-platform.
  • Own code quality and frontend standards of a component library/design system.
  • Produce high quality code, that takes into account web standards, web performance and web accessibility.
  • Own and have responsibility for maintaining Storybook and ensure that CI/CD pipelines support code quality and release.
  • Code review and mentor junior developers, be confident and considerate in feedback and quality.
  • Own and be responsible for code quality tools for the frontend, including but not limited to, JEST unit tests, Pa11y testing, visual regression testing and Core Web Vitals scores.
  • Ensure frontend components are considerate of microservices and micro frontend patterns.
  • Lead frontend development teams on complex projects.
QUALIFICATIONS
  • Expert understanding of JavaScript and TypeScript, including native JS and in the use of React.
  • Expert understanding of both native CSS and Tailwind.
  • A deep understanding of web standards and semantic HTML.
  • An expert understanding of design systems and atomic design principles in application to frontend components.
  • Familiarity with the integration of Figma design tokens into a frontend design system.
  • The ability to articulate core principles of web performance and meaningful metrics such as TTI, LCP and thread blocking.
  • A strong understanding of Storybook and automated developer tooling.
  • Familiarity with the Next JS platform and its deployment pipeline.
  • Experience or exposure to microservices and micro frontend architectures, and headless CMS’.
  • The ability to pragmatically deconstruct user interfaces into components that ensure re-use and aid in the delivery of a larger system.
  • An understanding or exposure to caching and security considerations when working with Next JS and composable architectures.
  • An understanding or exposure to the monorepo deployment pattern.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Digitas UK has fantastic benefits on offer to all of our employees. In addition to the classics, Pension, Life Assurance, Private Medical and Income Protection Plans we also offer;
  • WORK YOUR WORLD opportunity to work anywhere in the world, where there is a Publicis office, for up to 6 weeks a year.
  • REFLECTION DAYS - Two additional days of paid leave to step away from your usual day-to-day work and create time to focus on your well-being and self-care.
  • HELP@HAND BENEFITS 24/7 helpline to support you on a personal and professional level. Access to remote GPs, mental health support and CBT. Wellbeing content and lifestyle coaching.
  • FAMILY FRIENDLY POLICIES We provide 26 weeks of full pay for the following family milestones: Maternity. Adoption, Surrogacy and Shared Parental Leave.
  • HYBRID WORKING, BANK HOLIDAY SWAP & BIRTHDAY DAY OFF You are entitled to an additional day off for your birthday.
  • AGENCY DISCOUNTS, onsite gym, and discount in our Publicis-Owned Pub – “The Pregnant Man”
Full details of our benefits will be shared when you join us!
Publicis Groupe operates a hybrid working pattern with employees being office-based on Mondays and two other days during the working week. We are supportive of all candidates and are committed to providing a fair assessment process. If you have any circumstances (such as neurodiversity, physical or mental impairments or a medical condition) that may affect your assessment, please inform your Talent Acquisition Partner. We will discuss possible adjustments to ensure fairness. Rest assured, disclosing this information will not impact your treatment in our process.

Skills Required

  • Software Development
  • Frontend Development
  • Javascript

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