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Job Description: We are looking for an experienced Frontend Technical Architect to lead the architecture and front-end strategy for our composable commerce platform implementation and transformation projects. This is a hands-on technical role that combines defining technical direction, leading implementation efforts, and mentoring a talented team of developers. This is a role for someone who excels at the intersection of technology leadership, hands-on coding, and strategic collaboration. You will partner with cross-functional teams including strategy, design, and backend engineering. You will demonstrate advanced expertise in React, Next.js, GraphQL, and TypeScript, along with a background in delivering enterprise-scale, composable ecommerce architectures. Proficiency with headless CMS platforms and experience designing and implementing API abstractions will be essential for success in this position. This is a remote position reporting to AVP, Front End Development. Responsibilities: React & Next.js Architecture Leadership • Lead the design and implementation of React/Next.js headless frontend architecture supporting SSR, SSG, and ISR rendering strategies • Architect and develop reusable React component libraries, design system integration, tokenization, and design-to-code workflows • Implement Next.js optimization techniques including code splitting, lazy loading, and bundle optimization • Design micro frontend architecture using monorepos and data layer abstractions GraphQL Integration & Data Strategy • Architect and develop GraphQL integration layers connecting frontend to commerce platforms and third-party services • Design type-safe GraphQL integration with generated types and schema validation • Work with backend engineers to develop multi-layered caching strategies, focusing on the GraphQL and Next.js application layers • Establish GraphQL best practices for query optimization and performance monitoring Technical Implementation & Standards • Implement TypeScript-first development practices ensuring type safety across the entire frontend stack • Establish coding standards for maintainable, scalable React/Next.js applications • Leverage modern build tools including Webpack, Vite, or similar module bundlers • Create and deploy npm packages for shared components and utilities • Promote performance metrics using tree shaking, dead code elimination, and asset bundling and optimization best practices Commerce Platform Integration • Lead headless commerce integration strategy with existing commerce platforms • Design API-first approaches ensuring clean separation between frontend and backend systems • Partner with backend developers and business analysts to ensure APIs support requirements and optimal performance • Implement third-party service integrations for enhanced commerce functionality Performance & Accessibility Excellence • Architect solutions for mobile-first responsive design with optimal performance across devices • Ensure accessibility compliance and in-depth knowledge of WCAG standards adherence • Optimize Core Web Vitals and page load times through advanced performance techniques • Implement modern web standards and security best practices Technical Leadership & Collaboration • Mentor development teams while maintaining active hands-on development involvement • Be the technical point of contact for our teams and external stakeholders • Solve complex implementation challenges, both independently and collaboratively • Participate in sprint planning, estimation, and delivery schedules • Ensure security, accessibility, performance, and front-end best practices are applied Required Qualifications • 8+ years of frontend development experience with 5+ years in React and Next.js • Expert-level proficiency in React, Next.js (SSR/SSG/ISR), and modern JavaScript/TypeScript • Deep GraphQL expertise including Apollo Client/Server, schema design, and performance optimization • Track record delivering high-performance, scalable web applications with measurable performance improvements • Experience with headless commerce or composable architecture implementations • Hands-on leadership experience leading technical teams while maintaining active development involvement • Performance optimization expertise with expertise improving Core Web Vitals and page load times • In-depth knowledge of accessibility standards and WCAG compliance Technical Stack & Tools • Core Technologies: React, Next.js, GraphQL, TypeScript, JavaScript • Build & Deployment: Webpack, Vite, npm package management, monorepo architectures • Rendering Strategies: Server-Side Rendering (SSR), Static Site Generation (SSG), Incremental Static Regeneration (ISR) • Data Management: Apollo Client/Server, GraphQL schema design, multi-layer caching • Architecture: Micro-frontends, composable commerce, headless CMS integration • Standards: WCAG accessibility, modern web standards, security best practices The annual salary range for this position is $113,000-$182,850. Placement within the salary range is based on a variety of factors, including relevant experience, knowledge, skills, and other factors permitted by law. Benefits available with this position include: • Medical, vision, and dental insurance, • Life insurance, • Short-term and long-term disability insurance, • 401k, • Flexible paid time off, • At least 15 paid holidays per year, • Paid sick and safe leave, and • Paid parental leave. Dentsu also complies with applicable state and local laws regarding employee leave benefits, including, but not limited to providing time off pursuant to the Colorado Healthy Families and Workplaces Act, in accordance with its plans and policies. For further details regarding Dentsu benefits, please visit www.dentsubenefitsplus.com. #LI-Remote Location: USA - Remote - Illinois Brand: Merkle Time Type: Full time Contract Type: Permanent Dentsu is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees. 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