Dentsu is a modern marketing solutions company. Our mission is to help clients navigate, progress and thrive in a world of change. Businesses rely on our integrated network of agencies and specialized practices to champion meaningful progress through creative, media, commerce, data and technology. Part of Dentsu Group, our global network comprises 66,000 diverse people in 143 countries, who are dedicated to teaming for growth and good. Some of our award-winning agencies include 360i, Carat, dentsumcgarrybowen, DEG, dentsuX, iProspect and Merkle. Follow us on Twitter @DentsuUSA and visit dentsu.com/us.

We are champions for meaningful progress and we strive to be a force for good—for our people, for our clients, for the industry and for our society. We keep our people at the center, creating space for growth, understanding and learning so they can thrive. We embed diversity, in our mindset, in our solutions and in our teams to empower an inclusive, equitable and culturally fluent environment. Building this culture within our teams makes us better collaborators with each other and with our clients, driving better outcomes for all.

Merkle is seeking a talented Frontend Developer to contribute to a dynamic team building Next.js-based web solutions within our Experience Platforms group. This role will work with our development, creative, user experience, and project management teams to develop and deploy cutting-edge websites with innovative technologies utilizing headless CMSs. 
 
The successful candidate will have an understanding of React, Next.js, CSS, and HTML. Experience utilizing technologies like Vercel, Storybook, Node, and Sitecore are preferred along with a strong desire and ability to develop both performant and accessible experiences. We strive to find skilled technologists who have a passion for frontend technologies. This passion is reflected in the quality of work we deliver and the foundation for the rich and engaging frontend community we all benefit from. A natural curiosity to explore new technology and the determination and strength to rise to challenges are attributes that resonate well on our team. It is imperative, as a member of our frontend discipline, that you find enjoyment in empowering your teams and the greater front-end community, sharing knowledge, advocating for quality and best practices, and a personal desire to invest in your own knowledge base and skills.  

Responsibilities

• Be an active member of our team and contribute to internal tools and team processes through independent research and hands-on development
• Write modular and maintainable HTML, CSS, and JavaScript for mid to large scale websites
• Work collaboratively with architects, business analysts, designers, engineers, and other project team members to help deliver high quality design, business, technical, and strategic outcomes
• Maintain design integrity across various screens, devices, and CMS use cases
• Manage time effectively to meet deadlines and commitments

We expect you to confidently tick the following:

• At least 3 years of demonstrated professional front-end experience
• Knowledge and demonstrated use of React, Next.js, HTML5 and CSS3 to develop performant, accessible, and maintainable frontend solutions at scale
• Experience with headless architecture and the Server-Client Rendering Spectrum
• Experience in modular web development, using Atomic Design and Storybook
• Experience with CSS tooling such as CSS Modules, PostCSS, Sass, or Less
• Experience with a JavaScript testing framework such as Mocha, Jest, or Jasmine
• Experience with Webpack or similar build tools and module bundlers
• The ability to collaborate across teams & build professional relationships with managers, peers, and stakeholders
• A willingness to continually learn diverse technologies, techniques, and frontend topics
• Knowledge of browser/client discrepancies and supported features
• Knowledge of website performance considerations and performance tooling
• Knowledge of accessibility and WCAG standards
• Experience working with a CMS platform
• Knowledge of and experience working within agile teams
• Ability to complete work in a deadline driven environment

Preferred

• Experience with GraphQL
• Experience with modern frontend hosting solutions like Vercel
• Experience developing websites powered by Sitecore Headless Services (JSS)
• Experience with headless CMSs
• Experience working with distributed and remote teams

Employees from diverse or underrepresented backgrounds encouraged to apply.
Dentsu (the "Company") is committed to a policy of Equal Employment Opportunity and will not discriminate against an applicant or employee of the Company, on the basis of age, sex, sexual orientation, race, color, creed, religion, ethnicity, national origin, alienage or citizenship, disability, marital status, veteran or military status, genetic information, or any other legally-recognized protected basis under federal, state or local laws, regulations or ordinances. Applicants with disabilities may be entitled to reasonable accommodation under the terms of the Americans with Disabilities Act and/or certain state or local laws. A reasonable accommodation is a change in the way things are normally done that will ensure an equal employment opportunity without imposing an undue hardship on the Company. Please contact [email protected] if you need assistance completing any forms or to otherwise participate in the application process or to request or discuss an accommodation in connection with a job at the Company to which you are applying.

The anticipated salary range for this position is $68,000-$110,400. Salary is based on a range of factors that include relevant experience, knowledge, skills, other job-related qualifications, and geography.  

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About dentsu 
Dentsu is the network designed for what’s next, helping clients predict and plan for disruptive future opportunities in the sustainable economy. Taking a people-centered approach to business transformation, dentsu combines Japanese innovation with a diverse, global perspective to drive client growth and to shape society www.dentsu.com. 

We are champions for meaningful progress and we strive to be a force for good—for our people, for our clients, for the industry and for our society. We keep our people at the center, creating space for growth, understanding and learning so they can thrive. We embed diversity, in our mindset, in our solutions and in our teams to empower an inclusive, equitable and culturally fluent environment. Building this culture within our teams makes us better collaborators with each other and with our clients, driving better outcomes for all.

Dentsu (the "Company") is committed to a policy of Equal Employment Opportunity and will not discriminate against an applicant or employee of the Company, on the basis of age, sex, sexual orientation, race, color, creed, religion, ethnicity, national origin, alienage or citizenship, disability, marital status, veteran or military status, genetic information, or any other legally-recognized protected basis under federal, state or local laws, regulations or ordinances. Applicants with disabilities may be entitled to reasonable accommodation under the terms of the Americans with Disabilities Act and/or certain state or local laws. A reasonable accommodation is a change in the way things are normally done that will ensure an equal employment opportunity without imposing an undue hardship on the Company. Please contact your recruiter if you need assistance completing any forms or to otherwise participate in the application process or to request or discuss an accommodation in connection with a job at the Company to which you are applying.