Job Description:
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 and GraphQL.
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 and proficiency with Jira and Confluence.
Strong communication skills to work effectively across cross-functional teams.
Bonus Skills (Nice-to-Have)
E-commerce Experience: Familiarity with SAP, Commerce Cloud, or Shopify.
Backend & Middleware: Basic knowledge of Node.js, serverless functions (AWS Lambda, Vercel Edge Functions), and databases (MongoDB, PostgreSQL).
Location:
Makati CityBrand:
MerkleTime Type:
Full timeContract Type:
PermanentSkills Required
- 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
- Expertise in RESTful APIs and GraphQL for API integration and CRUD operations
- Headless CMS experience (Sitecore, Contentful, Optimizely, Sanity, or similar)
- Web performance and optimization experience (Lighthouse, Core Web Vitals, caching strategies)
- Testing and QA proficiency with Jest, Cypress, Playwright and UI testing strategies
- Version control and CI/CD experience with Git and cloud deployments (Vercel, AWS, Netlify, Cloudflare Pages)
- Design systems experience (Storybook, Material UI, TailwindCSS, or Radix UI)
- Experience working in Agile/Scrum and familiarity with Jira and Confluence
- Strong communication, problem-solving, and ability to collaborate with distributed teams
- Knowledge of Node.js, serverless functions, databases (MongoDB, PostgreSQL), or e-commerce platforms (SAP, Commerce Cloud, Shopify)
What We Do
Dentsu Creative is a global creative agency network designed to unlock exponential growth for clients. We use Transformative Creativity as a differentiating, driving force to bring our capabilities together to positively impact people, business and society. Established in 2022, Dentsu Creative is integrated with dentsu’s Media and CXM businesses in over 145 countries and regions, to offer Integrated Growth Solutions.
