Lead Software Engineer - Frontend (Emerging Tech)

WHAT YOU LL DO

As a Lead Frontend Developer in the Emerging Tech team, you will:

• Build user-friendly and responsive web applications that push the boundaries of digital innovation in fashion retail.
• Create reusable components and manage seamless interactions between the frontend and backend.
• Collaborate on design decisions, ensuring high code quality and performance.
  Work with AI, automation, immersive experiences, and emerging digital capabilities to shape the future of customer engagement.

WHO YOU LL WORK WITH

Emerging Tech is at the forefront of strategic disruption on processes and tech, exploring and implementing cutting-edge technologies to shape the future of fashion retail.
Our team bridges the gap between business and technology, leveraging AI, immersive experiences, automation, and new digital capabilities to enhance customer experiences, optimise operations, and drive sustainable growth. We thrive on experimentation, collaboration, and rapid iteration to unlock new opportunities and create seamless, forward-thinking solutions for the HM brand.

WHO YOU ARE

We are looking for people with

• 9-13 years of experience in frontend development, with a strong focus on innovation and emerging technologies.
• At least 7 years of experience working with end-user products and services.
• Expertise in JavaScript (ES6+), HTML5, and CSS3.
• Proficiency in modern frontend frameworks like React, Vue.js, or Angular.
• Experience working with RESTful APIs and a good understanding of UX principles.
• Familiarity with version control systems like Git.

And people who are

• Passionate about emerging technologies and their impact on digital experiences.
• Comfortable working in an unpredictable environment with rapid changes.
• Agile, proactive, and thrive in a start-up-like setting.
• Capable of making independent decisions and actively participating in product development discussions.

WHO WE ARE

HM is a global company of strong fashion brands and ventures. Our goal is to prove that there is no compromise between exceptional design, affordable prices, and sustainable solutions. We want to liberate fashion for the many, and our customers are at the heart of every decision we make.

We are made up of thousands of passionate and talented colleagues united by our shared culture and values. Together, we want to use our power, our scale, and our knowledge to push the fashion industry towards a more inclusive and sustainable future.

Help us re-imagine fashion and together we will re-shape our industry. Learn more about HM here .

WHY YOU LL LOVE WORKING HERE

At HM, we are proud to be a vibrant and welcoming company. We offer our employees attractive benefits with extensive development opportunities around the globe.

We offer all our employees at HM attractive benefits with extensive development opportunities around the globe. All our employees receive a staff discount card, usable on all our HM brands in stores and online. Brands covered by the discount are HM (Beauty and Move included), COS, Weekday, Monki, HM HOME, Other Stories, ARKET, Afound. In addition to our staff discount, all our employees are included in our HM Incentive Program - HIP. You can read more about our HM Incentive Program here .

In addition to our global benefits, all our local markets offer different competitive perks and benefits. Please note that they may differ between employment types and countries.

JOIN US

Our uniqueness comes from a combination of many things - our inclusive and collaborative culture, our strong values, and opportunities for growth. But most of all, it s our people who make us who we are.

Take the next step in your career together with us. The journey starts here.

*We are committed to a recruitment process that is fair, equitable, and based on competency. We therefore kindly ask you to not attach a cover letter in your application.

ADDITONAL INFORMATION

This is a full-time position, starting in May 2025.
Apply by sending in your CV in English as soon as possible, but no later than the 21st of March 2025. Due to data policies, we only accept applications through the SmartRecruiters or career page.