Front End Commerce Architect

Dentsu Creative
New York, NY, United States
about 2 months ago

Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Compensation
$113,000.0 - $158,750.0
Working hours
Regular working hours

Tech stack

JavaScript (Programming Language) Query Optimization Next.js TypeScript ReactJS Backend Build Management Webpack AngularJS Material UI Graphql Front End Software Development
+1 more
Api Design

Job description

We’re looking for a Frontend Commerce Architect to help lead the design and delivery of cutting-edge, composable commerce solutions. In this role, you’ll combine hands-on development with technical leadership-working alongside cross-functional teams to create seamless, scalable, and engaging digital experiences., * You’ll design and build modern, headless front-end architectures using React, Next.js, and Angular

  • You’ll define rendering strategies (SSR, SSG, ISR) to deliver fast, scalable applications
  • You’ll lead the development of reusable component libraries and design system integrations
  • You’ll guide the adoption of micro frontend and composable architecture approaches

Drive Commerce Innovation

  • You’ll help design API-first, headless commerce solutions that integrate across platforms
  • You’ll partner with backend teams to ensure seamless performance and scalability
  • You’ll bring together commerce, content, and third-party services to create cohesive experiences, * You’ll ensure performance through smart caching, query optimization, and type-safe integrations, * You’ll mentor engineers and support team growth while staying hands-on
  • You’ll collaborate with product, design, and engineering partners
  • You’ll help solve complex technical challenges and guide teams through implementation

Requirements

  • You’re comfortable designing scalable architectures and making technical decisions
  • You have experience working with GraphQL and API-driven systems
  • You’ve helped deliver high-performance digital experiences at scale
  • You enjoy mentoring others and contributing to a collaborative team environment
  • You understand or have worked with headless or composable commerce architectures

Tech You’ll Work With

  • React, Next.js, Angular, JavaScript, TypeScript
  • GraphQL (Apollo or similar)
  • Webpack, Vite, monorepos
  • Headless CMS and composable commerce platforms
  • Modern performance, accessibility, and security standards

Why You’ll Love This Role

  • You’ll work on high-impact, enterprise-scale commerce platforms
  • You’ll have a voice in defining technical direction and best practices
  • You’ll balance hands-on development with strategic leadership
  • You’ll collaborate with talented teams solving meaningful challenges

Benefits & conditions

If you’re excited about building modern commerce experiences and want to make a real impact, we’d love to talk!

At dentsu, we believe great work happens when we’re connected. Our way of working combines flexibility with in-person collaboration to spark ideas and strengthen our teams. Employees who live within a commutable distance of one of our hub offices, currently located in Chicago, metro Detroit, Los Angeles, and New York City, are required and expected to work from the office three days per week (two days per week for employees based in Los Angeles). Dentsu may designate other Hub offices at any time. Those who live outside a commutable range may be designated as remote, depending on the role and business needs. Regardless of your work location, we expect our employees to be flexible to meet the needs of our Company and clients, which may include attendance in an office.

The annual salary range for this position is $113,000 - $158,750. Placement within the salary range is based on a variety of factors, including relevant experience, knowledge, skills, and other factors permitted by law.

Benefits available with this position include:

  • Medical, vision, and dental insurance,

  • Life insurance,

  • Short-term and long-term disability insurance,

  • 401k,

  • Flexible paid time off,

  • At least 15 paid holidays per year,

  • Paid sick and safe leave, and

  • Paid parental leave.

About the company

Dentsu also complies with applicable state and local laws regarding employee leave benefits, including, but not limited to providing time off pursuant to the Colorado Healthy Families and Workplaces Act, in accordance with its plans and policies. For further details regarding Dentsu benefits, please visit www.dentsubenefitsplus.com.

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