Intershop Senior Front-End Developer

Position Overview: We are looking for an experienced Intershop Senior Front-End Developer to design, develop, and optimize user-facing components for e-commerce solutions built on the Intershop Commerce Suite. The ideal candidate will possess strong expertise in modern front-end development technologies and frameworks, with a focus on delivering engaging and responsive user experiences.

Key Responsibilities:

Front-End Development:
• Develop, customize, and maintain front-end components of e-commerce solutions using the Intershop Commerce Suite.
• Translate design mock-ups and wireframes into high-quality, interactive user interfaces.

Performance Optimization:
• Ensure front-end performance by optimizing loading times, responsiveness, and scalability.
• Debug and resolve issues related to UI performance and cross-browser compatibility.

Collaboration and Communication:
• Work closely with UX/UI designers, back-end developers, and stakeholders to deliver cohesive and intuitive user experiences.
• Participate in discussions to align front-end development with business goals and technical requirements.

Integration with Back-End Services:
• Collaborate with back-end developers to integrate front-end components with APIs and data sources.
• Ensure seamless communication between the front-end and back-end systems.

Code Quality and Standards:
• Write clean, reusable, and maintainable code following best practices and coding standards.
• Conduct code reviews and mentor junior front-end developers.

Stay Updated on Technologies:
• Stay current with industry trends and emerging front-end technologies to recommend improvements and innovations.
• Evaluate new tools, frameworks, and techniques to enhance the front-end development process.

Required Skills:
Technical Expertise:
• Strong experience with HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, and modern JavaScript frameworks (e.g., React, Angular, or Vue.js).
• Familiarity with front-end development for the Intershop Commerce Suite.
• Proficiency in responsive design and mobile-first development.

Front-End Tools:
• Experience with build tools and package managers like Webpack, Babel, npm, or Yarn.
• Knowledge of CSS preprocessors like SASS or LESS.

Performance and Testing:
• Experience with front-end performance optimization techniques.
• Familiarity with testing tools and frameworks like Jest, Mocha, or Cypress.

Soft Skills:
• Strong attention to detail and a keen eye for design consistency.
• Excellent problem-solving and communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in an agile environment.

Preferred Qualifications:
• Familiarity with e-commerce best practices and user behaviour analysis.
• Experience with Progressive Web Apps (PWA) and headless commerce solutions.
• Knowledge of accessibility standards (WCAG) and implementation.