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Lead JavaScript Developer Description

We are seeking a Lead JavaScript Developer to join our remote team. The ideal candidate will possess extensive experience with React and headless eCommerce architectures, coupled with the leadership skills necessary to inspire a team to embrace best practices and pioneer new technology trends. This role plays a crucial part in shaping our future as we delve into headless storefronts and composable architecture, with additional experience in enterprise design systems and Storybook being highly advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design, development, testing, and support of frontend components for our eCommerce sites, particularly focusing on headless implementations and CMS management via systems like Amplience
• Introduce and advocate for design system tools such as Storybook and Knapsack to ensure consistency and scalability across projects
• Set and enforce code quality standards, automate testing processes, and focus on enhancing application uptime, scalability, and performance
• Implement comprehensive monitoring for component health, availability, and performance, collaborating with other teams to proactively enhance reliability
• Develop team expertise in headless eCommerce architectures, championing best practices and preparing for the implementation of composable storefronts
• Collaborate with architects, product managers, and agile leads to integrate and align enterprise-level design patterns and technical standards
• Manage the team’s backlog, prioritizing technical debt, performance enhancements, and modernization tasks, while maintaining a practical technical roadmap
• Mentor both junior and senior engineers within the squad, promoting technical growth and skill development
• Engage actively in agile practices, driving continuous improvement and resolving productivity blockers
• Keep abreast of the latest tools and technologies, exploring new methods to enhance software delivery and performance
• Work with third-party vendors for implementations and framework updates, evaluating and recommending solutions to meet business needs

Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Computer Science or a related field
• Minimum of 5 years of experience as a JavaScript Developer
• At least 1 year of experience in leadership and team management
• Proficiency in ReactJS, with a focus on building scalable and maintainable web applications
• Experience with Node.js for server-side application logic and integration
• Familiarity with AWS for deploying and managing applications in a cloud environment
• Knowledge of Content Management Systems, particularly in the context of eCommerce platforms
• Understanding of systems engineering principles and best practices
• Fluent in English with communication skills at a B2 level or higher

Nice to have

• Experience with Salesforce Commerce Cloud, particularly in customizing and extending its capabilities
• Proficiency in additional modern JavaScript frameworks such as Angular or Vue.js
• Experience with GraphQL or other API technologies for optimized frontend-backend integration

We offer

• Career plan and real growth opportunities
• Unlimited access to LinkedIn learning solutions
• International Mobility Plan within 25 countries
• Constant training, mentoring, online corporate courses, eLearning and more
• English classes with a certified teacher
• Support for employee’s initiatives (Algorithms club, toastmasters, agile club and more)
• Enjoyable working environment (Gaming room, napping area, amenities, events, sport teams and more)
• Flexible work schedule and dress code
• Collaborate in a multicultural environment and share best practices from around the globe
• Hired directly by EPAM & 100% under payroll
• Law benefits (IMSS, INFONAVIT, 25% vacation bonus)
• Major medical expenses insurance: Life, Major medical expenses with dental & visual coverage (for the employee and direct family members)
• 13 % employee savings fund, capped to the law limit
• Grocery coupons
• 30 days December bonus
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• 12 vacations days plus 4 floating days
• Official Mexican holidays, plus 5 extra holidays (Maundry Thursday and Friday, November 2nd, December 24th & 31st)
• Monthly non-taxable amount for the electricity and internet bills

EPAM is a leading global provider of digital platform engineering and development services. We are committed to having a positive impact on our customers, our employees, and our communities. We embrace a dynamic and inclusive culture. Here you will collaborate with multi-national teams, contribute to a myriad of innovative projects that deliver the most creative and cutting-edge solutions, and have an opportunity to continuously learn and grow. No matter where you are located, you will join a dedicated, creative, and diverse community that will help you discover your fullest potential.

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