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Lead Technical Architect (Next.js)

dentsu  •  Makati City, PH (Onsite)  •  4 days ago
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Job Description

Architectural & Technical Leadership

  • Design and document front-end architecture for high-traffic, component-based websites using React and Next.js

  • Definefront-end rendering strategiesthat align with design requirements, client goals, and scalability

  • Evaluate and implement modern front-end tools, libraries, and design systems

  • Lead CMS integrations with headless and composable platforms such as Contentful, Sitecore, Sanity, or Optimizely

  • Ensure security, accessibility,performance,and general front-end best practices are accounted for and adhered to

Hands-on Implementation

  • Lead front-end execution across multiple digital projects in parallel

  • Participate in sprint planning, estimation, and delivery schedules

  • Write and review scalable, well-documented TypeScript code that meets standards andprojecttimelines

  • Solve complex implementation challenges, both independently and collaboratively

Team & Client Collaboration

  • Act as the technical point of contact for internal teams and external stakeholders

  • Collaborate with UI/UX designers to bring Figma prototypes to life with precision and responsiveness

  • Partner with backend developersand business analysts to ensure APIs are builttosupportrequirementsand optimal front-end performance.

  • Translate business and user requirements into detailed technical solutions

Mentorship & Process Improvement

  • Mentor junior and mid-level front-end developers, fostering skill growth and knowledge sharing

  • Define and enforce best practices across code quality, version control, testing, and deployment

  • Contribute to internal documentation, reusable components, and process enhancements

Qualifications

  • In-depth knowledge anddemonstrateduse of React, Next.js, TypeScript, HTML5 and CSS3 to develop performant, accessible, and maintainable frontend solutions at scale

  • Proven experience with headless architecture and the Server-Client Rendering Spectrum

  • Proven experience with API consumption (REST/GraphQL)

  • Proven experience in modular web development, using Atomic Design and Storybook

  • Proven experience with CSS tooling such as CSS Modules,PostCSS, Sass, or Less

  • Proven experience working across headless/composable CMS platforms likeContentful, Sitecore, Sanity and Optimizely

  • Proven experience with modern frontend hosting solutions like Vercel and Netlify

  • Experience with a JavaScript testing framework such as Mocha, Jest, or Jasmine

  • Experience with Webpack or similar build tools and module bundlers

  • Excellent communication skills, especially in translating complex technical decisions for non-technical audiences

  • Willingness to continually learn diverse technologies, techniques, and frontend topics

  • In-depth knowledge of browser/client discrepancies and supported features

  • In-depth knowledge of website performance considerations and performance tooling

  • In-depth knowledge of accessibility and WCAG standards

  • A willing and capable technical leader and mentor

  • Knowledge of and experience working within agile teams

  • Ability to work independently with a high level of accountability

  • Ability to estimate and complete work in a deadline driven environment

Preferred

  • Agency or consulting experience

  • Familiarity with Agile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban) and the ability to work in fast-paced, iterative environments.

  • Experience working with distributed and remote teams

Location:

Makati City

Brand:

Merkle

Time Type:

Full time

Contract Type:

Permanent

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About dentsu

We are dentsu. We team together to help brands predict and plan for disruptive future opportunities and create new paths to growth in the sustainable economy. We know people better than anyone else and we use those insights to connect brand, content, commerce and experience, underpinned by modern creativity. We are the network designed for what’s next.

Industry
Marketing & Advertising
Company Size
10,000+ employees
Headquarters
Tokyo, JP
Year Founded
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