Company Description:
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Merkle, a dentsu company, powers the experience economy. For more than 35 years, we have put
people
at the heart of its approach to digital business transformation. As the only integrated experience consultancy in the world with a heritage in data science and our performance, Merkle delivers holistic, end-to-end experiences that promote growth, engagement, and loyalty. Merkle's expertise has earned recognition as a "Leader" by top industry analyst firms, in categories such as digital transformation and commerce, experience design, engineering and technology integration, digital marketing, data science, CRM and loyalty, and customer data management. With more than 16,000 employees, Merkle operates in 30+ countries throughout the Americas, EMEA, and APAC. For more information, visit
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Why choose Merkle?
Innovation at Our Core:
As part of dentsu's global network, Merkle pushes the boundaries of customer experience, integrating creativity, technology, and data to drive real-world impact. For over 35 years, we've been innovating to meet the changing needs of our clients.
Global Reach with Local Expertise:
With over 16,000 employees across 30+ countries, and part of a 70,000 employees' network at dentsu, Merkle blends global insights with a deep understanding of local markets to deliver personalized, effective solutions.
Collaborative Culture:
At Merkle, your ideas and contributions truly matter. You'll join a team that fosters innovation, collaboration, and creative problem-solving. Together, we work on impactful international projects, making meaningful connections every step of the way.
Job Description
* Developing new user-facing features using React / Angular / or Vanilla JS
* Building reusable components and front-end libraries
* Translating designs and wireframes into high-quality code
* Optimization of components for maximum performance across a vast array of web-capable devices and browsers
* Design front-end architectures for component library integration with multiple platforms
Qualifications
Required Qualifications
* At least 4 years of Information Technology experience
* Experience with HTML5 and CSS3 / SCSS
* Experience with one of the major JS libraries or frameworks (React/Nextjs, Vue/Nuxt)
* Knowledge and experience with full software development lifecycle
* Experience with Lean / Agile development methodologies
* Experience with Optimisations on an existing component library (APIs, component Library, …)
* Hands-on mentality when needed on bug fixes, backlog, support tickets
* A good sense for User Experience and Design as a whole
* Ability to establish good communication flows between stakeholders, designers and developers in the team.
* Knowledge about Overall Frontend Architecture Evaluation and Scalability
* Ability to understand business requirements and translate them into technical requirements
* Ability to work in diverse teams
* German and English professional proficiency
Preferred Qualifications
* Strong proficiency in JavaScript and TypeScript, including DOM manipulation and the JavaScript object model
* Thorough understanding of React / Angular / and its core principles
* Experience with popular React / Angular / workflows (such as Redux / NgRx / Vuex)
* Familiarity with newer specifications of ECMAScript
* Familiarity with RESTful APIs
* Familiarity with modern frontend build pipelines and tools
* Experience with common frontend development tools such as Babel, Webpack, NPM, etc.
* Experience with Implementation and development around motion, a11y, design tokens, theming and more
* A Mindset for benchmarking and optimisation
* Familiarity with code versioning tools (GIT based)
* Experience with Design Systems implementation most valued
*Work visa sponsorship is not available.
For local documentation (NIF, NISS), please consult Portuguese authorities.
Additional Information
Benefits and perks:
25 vacation days
Enjoy 2 additional volunteering days to support your passion project
Mental Health: Benefit from 3 extra wellness days on top of your vacation days and a Mental Health First Aider and Employee Assisstance program to support your well-being
Health insurance (also possible for family members)
Cutting Edge Technology & Latest IT tools
Software-house environment
Agile and Flexible working hours
Hybrid work system (remote friendly)
Digital nomad policy
Focus on career development
Full access to Dentsu Academy, our global online learning platform
Beers, foosball, and ping-pong #workhardplayhard
Free breakfast every second Tuesday of the month
Employee discounts
Team & Company events
Referral bonus program
*At dentsu, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) is central to our vision: "To be at the forefront of people-centered transformations that shape society."
We cherish the unique talents and perspectives of all individuals, welcoming applicants regardless of gender, gender identity, nationality, religion, ethnicity, cultural background, sexual orientation, age, physical or mental ability. By embracing diverse perspectives, we create meaningful change and sustainable growth for our people, clients, and society. Our hiring decisions are guided by qualifications and role-specific requirements, ensuring a workplace free from discrimination and harassment.
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