Lead Frontend Developer (Adobe Commerce)

Net World Sportsjoin Net World Sports
Wrexham, UK
2 days ago
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Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Experience level
Expert
Working hours
Regular working hours

Tech stack

Application Programming Interfaces (APIs) Automation of Tests Continuous Integration Design of User Interfaces Web Application Frameworks Web Usability Extensible Markup Language (XML) Backend Magento Adobe Git Flow Graphql
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Front End Software Development

Job description

WHAT YOU’LL DO:* Lead, mentor, and manage the front-end development team, driving excellence in UI development.* Own the front-end architecture and development lifecycle, specializing in headless (GraphQL-based) architectures.* Define and maintain front-end coding standards, performance metrics (Core Web Vitals), accessibility, and development best practices.* Collaborate closely with UI/UX designers, Product Managers, and backend engineers to translate requirements into scalable technical solutions.* Proactively identify and optimize front-end performance bottlenecks, scalability, and accessibility issues.* Manage front-end team resources, including recruitment, onboarding, and performance evaluations.* Communicate technical decisions and project progress clearly to all stakeholders.### WHAT YOU’LL BRING:* Proven experience leading a front-end development team, ideally in an Adobe Commerce (Magento) E-Commerce environment.* Strong, practical experience with headless commerce

Requirements

architectures (e.g., GraphQL) and expertise in modern JavaScript frameworks and the latest libraries.* Solid understanding of the Adobe Commerce (Magento 2) platform, particularly its theming layer, layout XML, and APIs.* Experience managing multi-store, high-traffic, and international E-Commerce sites.* Expertise in front-end performance profiling, optimization, and accessibility standards.* Excellent leadership, problem-solving, and communication skills.* Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines, Git workflows, and automated testing.* Adobe Commerce / Magento 2 certification (desirable).### WHAT YOU’LL GET:* Health & Wellbeing - Workouts, Run Club, Nature Trail, Wellness Allowances, Gym Memberships, On-Site Gym (Coming Soon!), Golf Memberships & Mental Health Support* 29 Days Annual Leave (Including Bank Holidays) - Increases with Length of Service* Flexible Working Hours* Social Events - Busy Schedule of Parties, Sports Tournaments, Charity Events & Lots More!* Table

Benefits & conditions

Tennis, Pool Tables & Sports Equipment in the Office* Additional Benefits Available - Help to Buy Scheme, Cycle to Work Scheme, Discounted Travel Schemes & Lots More!* Product Discount on Net World Sports & Affiliate Partner Products* Subsidised On-Site Bistro - Serving Freshly Prepared Food Every Day for Breakfast & Lunch* Employee Recognition - Bonus & Commission Schemes and Performance, Length of Service & Life Event Rewards* Employee Support - Saving Schemes, Legal & Financial Advice, Parental Guidance### OUR VALUES:* Go above and beyond: Get stuck in and show your passion!* Ideas over hierarchy: If you have an idea, speak up! It doesn’t matter what role you’re in, we want everyone to shout about ways the business can develop and improve.* Be bold, move fast: We value speed; we make fast decisions, trust our guts and get things done as efficiently as possible.* Keep it simple: Don’t over-complicate it!* Results driven: We embrace results that drive positive change, even if it means occasional failure. Mistakes are valuable as long as we learn from them and avoid repeating them.* Growth: We’re a fast-growing business and we want our staff to grow with us.### CONTACT:Gareth Davies (Recruitment Specialist) / ##### / 07979 815630 / linkedin.com/in/garethdanieldavies #J-18808-Ljbffr

About the company

Lead Frontend Developer (Adobe Commerce)### Lead Frontend Developer (Adobe Commerce)Full TimeWrexham, UK Competitive Salary## A bit about Net World SportsJoin Net World Sports on our mission to become the world’s leading sports equipment retailer. Nothing excites us more than finding hungry, talented individuals and unleashing them in a team capable of achieving incredible things.We’re looking for a Lead Front-End Developer to own the user experience and technical architecture for our Adobe Commerce (Magento) platform. This senior leadership role focuses on driving our new website project through headless architecture initiatives, guiding a talented team to deliver high-performance, visually stunning E-Commerce solutions. As the bridge between UI/UX design and backend engineering, you’ll ensure our websites are fast, accessible, and scalable. You’ll bring deep front-end expertise, a proactive problem-solving mindset, and strong leadership skills to keep projects moving forward.

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