Front-End Developer (Headless Commerce)

In this role you'll work in one of our IBM Consulting Client Innovation Centers (Delivery Centers) where we deliver deep technical and industry expertise to a wide range of public and private sector clients around the world. Our delivery centers offer our clients locally based skills and technical expertise to drive innovation and adoption of new technology.

A career in IBM Consulting is rooted by long-term relationships and close collaboration with clients across the globe.

You'll work with visionaries across multiple industries to improve the hybrid cloud and AI journey for the most innovative and valuable companies in the world. Your ability to accelerate impact and make meaningful change for your clients is enabled by our strategic partner ecosystem and our robust technology platforms across the IBM portfolio; including Software and Red Hat.

Curiosity and a constant quest for knowledge serve as the foundation to success in IBM Consulting. In your role you'll be encouraged to challenge the norm investigate ideas outside of your role and come up with creative solutions resulting in groundbreaking impact for a wide network of clients. Our culture of evolution and empathy centers on long-term career growth and development opportunities in an environment that embraces your unique skills and experience.

In this role you'll work in one of our IBM Consulting Client Innovation Centers (Delivery Centers) where we deliver deep technical and industry expertise to a wide range of public and private sector clients around the world. Our delivery centers offer our clients locally based skills and technical expertise to drive innovation and adoption of new technology.

We are seeking a skilled and motivated Front-End Developer to design develop and optimize cutting-edge eCommerce experiences using headless commerce architectures. The ideal candidate will have expertise in modern front-end frameworks a deep understanding of API-driven solutions and experience building performant scalable and user-centric interfaces for enterprise-grade eCommerce systems

Key Responsibilities

• Build and maintain responsive accessible and scalable front-end experiences for headless commerce platforms.
• Collaborate with backend developers designers and product owners to deliver engaging feature-rich user interfaces.
• Implement and customize integrations with APIs for catalog cart checkout promotions and customer management functionalities.
• Develop reusable modular components while adhering to design systems and best practices.
• Optimize front-end performance to ensure fast load times and seamless user interactions.
• Debug troubleshoot and resolve front-end issues across various headless architectures and platforms.
• Stay updated on industry trends and emerging technologies to continuously improve eCommerce solutions.
• Participate in code reviews to ensure high-quality standards and alignment with project requirements.

Front-End Development Skills:

• Proficiency in JavaScript/TypeScript and modern frameworks/libraries such as React or Vue.js.
• Solid understanding of HTML5 CSS3 and pre/post-processors like SASS or PostCSS.
• Experience with modern front-end build tools and bundlers (e.g. Webpack Vite or Parcel).
• Familiarity with component-based design systems and state management libraries like Redux Zustand or MobX.
• Familiarity with server-side JavaScript/TypeScript runtimes such as Node.js for implementing custom API routes middleware or SSR solutions.

Headless Commerce and API Integration:

• Experience building applications for headless eCommerce systems.
• Strong knowledge of working with GraphQL and REST APIs to fetch and manipulate data.
• Familiarity with implementing custom front-end solutions for functionalities such as catalog browsing checkout and user account management.

Performance Optimization:

• Proficiency in optimizing web performance including lazy loading code splitting and CDN usage.
• Experience with tools like Lighthouse Webpack Bundle Analyzer or Chrome DevTools for performance diagnostics.

Testing and Quality Assurance:

• Experience with front-end testing frameworks such as Jest Cypress or Playwright.
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and automated testing processes.

Version Control:

• Proficiency in Git and experience with platforms like GitHub Bitbucket or GitLab.

Responsive and Accessible Design:

• Deep understanding of responsive design principles.
• Knowledge of WCAG 2.1 accessibility standards and best practices.

Professional Expertise

1. eCommerce Experience:
   • Familiarity with headless eCommerce architectures and best practices.
   • Strong understanding of eCommerce workflows such as catalog management cart and checkout promotions and order processing.
2. Problem-Solving and Collaboration:
   • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to work in cross-functional teams.
   • Proven ability to troubleshoot complex front-end issues and implement effective solutions.
3. Communication Skills:
   • Excellent written and verbal communication skills to effectively interact with team members and stakeholders.
   • Ability to translate technical concepts into layman’s terms for non-technical audiences.
4. Project and Time Management:
   • Ability to manage multiple tasks and projects simultaneously while meeting deadlines.
   • Familiarity with Agile methodologies and tools such as JIRA or Trello.

• Hands-on experience with server-side rendered applications in a headless commerce setup.
• Familiarity with cloud hosting platforms such as AWS GCP or Azure.
• Understanding of SEO best practices in headless front-end environments.
• Experience with extensible custom applications or backend-for-frontend (BFF) solutions.
• Contributions to open-source projects or active participation in developer communities.