Senior Frontend Developer (Website/CMS/DXP)
Squiz Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom
We’re seeking an experienced Senior Developer to join our Professional Services team at Squiz. You\'ll advise on front-end architecture and implement the Squiz DXP ensuring the technical solution is tailored to the client brand and content strategy.
You will have the following Technical Skills & Experience:
* Strong knowledge of web fundamentals, HTTP methods, integration patterns, RESTful APIs
* Building web interfaces according to WCAG accessibility standards and inclusive design practices
* Demonstrable experience/knowledge of SDLC
* Demonstrated experience building component libraries/design systems
* Experience working with CMS platforms or DXPs - Contentful, Drupal, Wordpress, Sitecore, Optimizely etc
* Comfortable with build tools and bundlers (Webpack, Vite, etc.)
Nice to have:
* Experience working in a client facing role - Consulting or Digital Agency or like
What you will do:
* Design and build scalable, maintainable user interfaces
* Integrate with client systems using DXP/SaaS features
* Work closely with clients to understand user needs and pain points, translating them into intuitive and performant digital experiences
* Collaborate with:
* Designers to bring UI/UX mockups to life while offering technical feasibility input
* Product Managers to define scope, user stories, and timelines
* QA/Testers to ensure robust testing coverage and defect resolution
* Presales to build demos, prototypes and proof of concepts
* Develop reusable components and libraries that power multiple products or client solutions
* Champion best practices in accessibility, performance, responsive design, and testing
* Mentor developers, sharing knowledge, guiding architecture decisions, and modelling best practices
What does success look like?
* Deliver high-quality, performant, and accessible front-end experiences that meet both product and client requirements, enabling clients to leverage Squiz\'s DXP to meet their business goals. Balance technical decisions with client and product needs, avoiding overengineering and focusing on value delivery.
* Demonstrate a strong understanding of how front-end work contributes to customer success, product adoption, and Squiz\'s business goals
* Makes significant contribution to improving the shared component library/design system, increasing reusability and speeding up delivery
* Able to influence, shape and scale UI architecture for complex CMS/DXP interfaces and search-driven experiences
The cultural values we ask from you are:
* Be self-driven and proactive; takes initiative and "owns it"
* Have a collaborative mindset; thrives in a team environment and "wins together"
* Be authentic and inclusive; "true to yourself" while embracing diverse ideas
* Have a customer-first attitude; willing to "have their back" and build solutions that matter
Must be eligible for Security Clearance.
Why work for Squiz?
You\'ll work with some of the most intelligent and down-to-earth people you\'ve ever met. We are a diverse group of passionate professionals who love challenging the status quo. We offer flexibility in where and how you work, with a focus on productivity, collaboration, and outcomes.
Squiz helps complex, service-led organisations harness the power of digital, improving the services they offer online. We are headquartered in Australia with global teams and offices in the UK, New Zealand, the United States, and Poland.
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