Lead Adobe Commerce (Magento) Frontend Developer

Responsibilities 

Frontend Architecture & Delivery 

• Analyze, design, and implement scalable frontend solutions for both current-state and future-state Adobe Commerce storefronts. 

• Architect and deliver forward-thinking UI solutions aligned with Adobe Commerce best practices and modern frontend patterns. 

• Lead frontend implementation across themes and storefront architectures (Luma, Hyvä, PWA Studio, headless or hybrid approaches). 

• Ensure optimal use of semantic HTML, CSS architecture, JavaScript modularization, and frontend performance best practices. 

• Translate UX/UI designs, wireframes, and business requirements into high-quality, maintainable frontend code. 

Modern Adobe & Frontend Ecosystem 

• Contribute to Edge Delivery Services (EDS) implementations, including block-based authoring, content rendering, and frontend optimization strategies. 

• Support headless and hybrid storefront architectures using GraphQL APIs, modern JavaScript frameworks, and service-based integrations. 

• Apply modern JavaScript standards (ES6+), component-based development, and state management where applicable. 

• Drive accessibility (WCAG), SEO, and Core Web Vitals optimization across storefronts. 

Leadership, Mentorship & Collaboration 

• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to frontend developers, ensuring consistent coding standards and best practices. 

• Conduct code reviews, enforce quality standards, and guide frontend architecture decisions. 

• Collaborate with backend developers, architects, QA, and DevOps teams to ensure seamless end-to-end delivery. 

• Partner with client stakeholders to provide UI thought leadership and communicate technical trade-offs and recommendations. 

Quality, Performance & Support 

• Perform thorough quality reviews of frontend code and requirements prior to release. 

• Work closely with QA and Support teams to triage and resolve frontend defects with rapid turnaround. 

• Identify and proactively address performance, usability, and maintainability risks. 

• Adapt quickly to shifting priorities while maintaining delivery quality. 

Process & Continuous Improvement 

• Contribute to and help define standardized frontend development processes, tooling, and workflows. 

• Advocate for continuous improvement in frontend architecture, tooling, and developer experience. 

Required Qualifications 

Core Frontend & Adobe Commerce Skills 

• 6–8+ years of frontend development experience, with 5+ years working on Adobe Commerce (Magento) and 2+ years on Magento 2.x. 

• Adobe Commerce Frontend Expert Certification (AD0-E728) required or in progress, with the ability to obtain certification within 90 days if not already certified. 

• Strong expertise in HTML5, CSS3+, and modern responsive design techniques. 

• Experience with CSS pre-processors such as LESS and SASS, and scalable CSS architectures. 

• Advanced proficiency in JavaScript, including: 

• ES6+ syntax 

• jQuery, Knockout.js, RequireJS 

• Deep understanding of Adobe Commerce frontend architecture, theming, layout XML, UI components, and performance optimization. 

Modern Frontend & Performance 

• Experience optimizing frontend performance, accessibility (WCAG), SEO, and Core Web Vitals. 

• Familiarity with Hyvä, PWA Studio, or headless frontend architectures (preferred). 

• Experience working with GraphQL APIs and backend integration patterns. 

Tooling, DevOps & Collaboration 

• Proficient with Git-based workflows (GitHub/Bitbucket) and Jira for issue tracking and delivery management. 

• Experience working in CI/CD environments and collaborating with QA and DevOps teams. 

• Proven ability to manage multiple initiatives while operating as a frontend technical lead. 

Leadership & Soft Skills 

• Strong problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills. 

• Demonstrated experience mentoring developers and leading frontend delivery efforts. 

• Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, prioritization, and time management.