Merkle is a leading data-driven, technology-enabled, global performance marketing agency that specializes in the delivery of unique, personalized customer experiences across platforms and devices. For more than 30 years, Fortune 1000 companies and leading nonprofit organizations have partnered with Merkle to maximize the value of their customer portfolios. The agency’s heritage in data, technology, and analytics forms the foundation for its unmatched skills in understanding consumer insights that drive people-based marketing strategies. Its combined strengths in performance media, customer experience, customer relationship management, loyalty, and enterprise marketing technology drive improved marketing results and competitive advantage. With 9,600+ employees, Merkle is headquartered in Columbia, Maryland, with 50+ additional offices throughout the US, EMEA, and APAC. In 2016, the agency joined the Dentsu Aegis Network. For more information, contact Merkle at 1-877-9-Merkle or visit www.merkleinc.com.

Merkle is seeking a talented Frontend Technical Lead 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 in-depth 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 technical leaders 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 technical leader within 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

• Provide technical leadership to frontend team and contribute to internal tools and team processes through independent research and hands-on development
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to team members
• Collaborate with frontend architects to understand overall technical vision of projects and communicate to greater frontend development team
• Review frontend code through pull requests and enforce best practices and adherence to technical vision
• Directly contribute to projects by writing modular and maintainable HTML, CSS, and JavaScript
• Review project requirements for technical feasibility
• Collaborate with business analysts to break down large features for consumption by development team, as needed
• 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 5 years of demonstrated professional frontend experience
• A willing and capable technical leader and mentor
• In-depth 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
• Experience with modern frontend hosting solutions like Vercel
• Experience with GraphQL
• 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
• 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
• Experience working across CMS platforms
• 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

• Experience developing websites powered by Sitecore Headless Services (JSS)
• Experience with headless CMSs
• Experience working with distributed and remote teams

The anticipated salary range for this position is $94,000k-$152,375k. Salary is based on a range of factors that include relevant experience, knowledge, skills, other job-related qualifications, and geography.  A range of medical, dental, vision, 401(k) matching, paid time off, and/or other benefits also are available. For more information regarding dentsu benefits, please visit dentsubenefitsplus.com  

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

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.

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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.