Lead Front End Engineer - React Porto

Lead Front End Engineer - React
Porto
Porto, Porto District, Portugal

Who We Are:

At VML, we are a beacon of innovation and growth in an
- evolving world. Our heritage is built upon a century of combined expertise, where creativity meets technology, and diverse perspectives ignite inspiration. With the merger of VMLY&R and Wunderman Thompson, we have forged a new path as a growth partner that is part creative agency, part consultancy, and part technology powerhouse.

Our global family now encompasses over 30, 000 employees across 150+ offices in 64 markets, each contributing to a culture that values connection, belonging, and the power of differences. Our expertise spans the entire customer journey, offering deep insights in communications, commerce, consultancy, CRM, CX, data, production, and technology. We deliver
-
- end solutions that result in revolutionary work.

Lead Front End React Developer

We are seeking a talented Lead Front-End Engineer to join our engineering team. This role involves working on an AI-based platform, either remotely or from our offices in Lisbon, Porto, or Faro, on a permanent or contract basis.

The ideal candidate will spearhead the development of
- quality,
- ready React/Next
JS
- page applications, make architectural decisions, drive code quality, mentor
- end developers, and collaborate with design and marketing teams to craft exceptional user experiences. You will engage with clients to understand their needs and own projects from ideation to delivery. Strong communication skills and a deep understanding of modern
- end technologies are essential.

What you'll do:

1. Develop and Maintain High-Quality Front-End Applications: Create prototypes and
   - ready React/Next
   JS
   - page applications, ensuring quality through code reviews, unit testing, accessibility, and performance optimization.
2. Lead and Mentor a Front-End Team: Lead an Agile workstream, contribute to planning and estimates, mentor junior developers, and manage workload effectively.
3. Collaborate and Communicate Effectively: Engage with clients, design, and marketing teams to gather requirements, present solutions, and escalate issues, ensuring clear communication.
4. Contribute to Architecture and Integrations: Participate in architectural decisions, implement and maintain them, and contribute to platform integrations.
5. Drive Innovation and Ownership: Build modular, reusable code, stay current with evolving technologies, and take full ownership of projects from idea to delivery, including maintenance and scaling.
6. Support Team Growth: Assist in recruitment through technical assessments and team fit evaluations.

What you should have:

• Expertise in React & Next. js: Extensive experience with React, Next. js (including
  - side and serverless development), and core
  - end concepts.
• Type
  Script & State Management Skills: Proficient with Type
  Script and state management technologies like Redux/Flux.
• Agile Leadership & Collaboration: Experience leading Agile teams and collaborating with stakeholders.
• Front-End Architecture Knowledge: Deep understanding of performance, accessibility, SEO, security, usability, build pipelines, and tooling.
• Development Tools & Practices: Experience with Git, CI, pair programming, Storybook, and external system integrations.
• Responsive Design & Compatibility: Knowledge of responsive layouts and
  - browser/device compatibility.
• Work Ethic & Team Spirit: Motivated, proactive, and experienced in mentoring junior developers.

Availability until 18:00 PL is required to collaborate with our UK project team.

Bonus points if you have:

• Experience with e
  Commerce platforms like Magento, Hybris, Shopify
• Experience with CMS platforms such as AEM, Sitecore, SFCC
• Rapid prototyping skills
• Knowledge of Node. js, Express, SQL, Lambda, AWS
• Experience creating architecture diagrams, wireframes, process flows
• Experience with Java/Node/C#/PHP projects

What we offer:

Work with exciting brands worldwide, with a focus on your career growth and skill development. We foster a culture of inclusion, creativity, and respect, offering benefits like bonuses, training, pensions, insurance, social events, and more.

Our values:

• Connect Meaningfully
• Inspire Creatively
• Include Purposefully
• Approach Positively

Our people are our strength. We seek individuals who push boundaries and strive for excellence.

About VML Enterprise Solutions:

Our division comprises strategic consultants, architects, developers, and operators delivering digital experiences globally. With over 4, 200 experts across 55 centers in 34 countries, we support brands like Coca-Cola, EY, Bosch, Unilever, Ford, and more. We’ve built over 500 platforms, generating over $29bn annually, with partnerships including Adobe, SAP, Salesforce, and others.

Join us as we continue to grow and innovate in the digital space, shaping some of the world's best commerce solutions and websites.

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