
Key Responsibilities
Develop & maintain high-performance web applications using Next.js, React, and TypeScript.
Implement responsive, pixel-perfect UI components based on design system guidelines.
Integrate APIs (REST,GraphQL) and optimize CRUD operations for performance and scalability.
Work with headless CMS platforms (e.g., Contentful) for content management and personalization.
Ensure cross-browser compatibility, web accessibility (WCAG standards), and SEO best practices.
Collaborate with UI/UX designers, backend engineers, and product teams to build intuitive, frictionless experiences.
Optimize performance through Lighthouse audits, caching strategies, and Core Web Vitals improvements.
Write clean, well-documented, and testable code, following modern best practices.
Conduct code reviews, contribute to technical discussions, and mentor junior developers.
Work in an Agile/Scrum environment, contributing to sprint planning, retrospectives, and stand-ups.
Required Skills & Experience
5+ years of front-end development experience focusing on JavaScript/TypeScript.
3+ years of hands-on experience with Next.js and React.js in production.
Advanced CSS skills, including CSS Modules, SCSS,PostCSS, and responsive design principles.
API Integration & CRUD Operations: Expertise in RESTful APIs andGraphQL
Headless CMS Experience: Strong background in Sitecore, Contentful,Optimizely,Sanity, or similar CMS platforms.
Web Performance & Optimization: Experience with Lighthouse, Core Web Vitals, caching strategies, and performance monitoring.
Testing & QA: Proficiency in Jest, Cypress, Playwright, and UI testing strategies.
Version Control & CI/CD: Experience with Git (GitHub/GitLab/Bitbucket), automated testing, and cloud deployments (Vercel, AWS, Netlify, or Cloudflare Pages).
Design Systems: Experience with Storybook, Material UI,TailwindCSS, or Radix UI.
Soft Skills & Work Practices
Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail in building high-quality software.
Ability to work independently while collaborating with a distributed engineering team.
Experience in Agile/Scrum development methodologies andproficiencywith Jiraand Confluence
Strong communication skills to work effectively across cross-functional teams.
Bonus Skills (Nice-to-Have)
E-commerce Experience: Familiarity withSAP, Commerce Cloud, orShopify.
Backend & Middleware: Basic knowledge of Node.js, serverless functions (AWS Lambda, Vercel Edge Functions), and databases (MongoDB, PostgreSQL).
Location:
Makati City
Brand:
Merkle
Time Type:
Full time
Contract Type:
Permanent

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