Join to apply for theFront End Shopify Engineerrole atVML Enterprise Solutions1 day ago Be among the first 25 applicantsAbout UsAt VML, we are a beacon of innovation and growth in an ever‐evolving world. Our heritage is built upon a century of combined expertise, where creativity meets technology, and diverse perspectives ignite inspiration. With the merger of VMLY&R and Wunderman Thompson, we have forged a new path as a growth partner that is part creative agency, part consultancy, and part technology powerhouse.Our global family now encompasses over 30,000 employees across 150+ offices in 64 markets, each contributing to a culture that values connection, belonging, and the power of differences. Our expertise spans the entire customer journey, offering deep insights in communications, commerce, consultancy, CRM, CX, data, production, and technology. We deliver end‐to‐end solutions that result in revolutionary work.Senior Frontend Shopify EngineerAs a Senior Frontend Shopify Engineer, you will play a pivotal role in shaping world‐class commerce solutions and delivering outstanding digital experiences for our diverse portfolio of enterprise clients. This opportunity offers full end‐to‐end ownership of high‐quality, production‐ready frontend code within a collaborative and agile environment, driving innovation and efficiency across major routes to market.What You'll Get To DoCreating high quality production‐ready front‐end code with ShopifyCreating reusable Shopify components and theme areasDrive forward the quality – in code, unit testing, accessibility, performance, code reviewsEnsure a smooth connection with Marketing Tools, Platform APIs, and Shopify Apps to optimise the shop for overall efficiency and functionalityDeliver on an Agile workstream of front‐end developers on a project, contributing to daily stand‐ups, sprint planning and estimatesAbility to converse confidently with technical and non‐technical colleaguesBuild modular layouts, reusable code and libraries for future useTo be comfortable representing front‐end in a client‐facing capacityWork with the design teams to create optimal front‐end user experiences, leading to driving greater conversionsCollaborating with technical and non‐technical colleagues to elevate issues and highlight any areas that need wider team actionCooperate with design and marketing teams to gather and refine specifications and requirements for developmentBe involved in existing and new integrations for the platformFull end‐to‐end ownership from idea to delivery, covering ongoing maintenance, expansion and scalingStay current with evolving standards and technologies, learning new skills as neededSupport of the recruitment process in technical tests and team fit assessmentsWhat You Should HaveMastery of semantic HTML5, CSS3 (SASS or LESS) and Java Script (ES6+) adhering to industry defined coding standardsSolid understanding of the Agile methodology i.e. story point estimation, refinement, sprint planning, retrospective, sprint demosExtensive experience with the Shopify platform and the Liquid templating engineA desire to write readable, maintainable, modular, and extendable codeBe an expert in all aspects of the Shopify ECommerce platformHave extensive testing and debugging abilities using the browser console and other toolsKnowledge of current trends and best practices in front‐end architecture, including performance optimisation, accessibility, SEO, security and usabilityCommercial experience of using GIT in a large development team performing Continuous IntegrationExcellent communication skills and capability to interact directly with the team and stakeholdersProficient understanding of fluid responsive layouts, cross‐browser and cross‐device compatibility issuesCommercial experience of unit testing/End to end testing/regression testing (we use Jest and Cypress)Have previous experience implementing/debugging third‐party Shopify apps, as well as building unique solutions if neededFamiliarity with modern front‐end build pipelines and tools such as Grunt and webpackHave working knowledge of third‐party services and APIs, as well as Shopify pluginsWillingness to contribute to both large, complex projects and smaller tasks as directed.Great attitude, self‐motivated, strong work ethic, with strong ownershipHave experience of solving bespoke customer issues within the Shopify platformBonus Points If You HaveCommercial experience in building headless solutions e.g SPA and/or PWA applicationsExperience in building rapid prototypesExperience with a Type Checking language either Flow or Type Script (we use Type Script)Experience of working on Java/Node/C#/PHP projects would be beneficialExperience of mentoring junior members of the teamWhat We Can Offer YouAlongside the opportunity to work with some of the most exciting brands around the world, we'll also prioritise your career development and help you grow your skills. We'll empower you to make a difference, allow you to be yourself, and respect who you are.We offer a great benefits package including a discretionary bonus scheme, training opportunities, competitive pension, medical insurance, life assurance, social events, opportunities to buy and sell holidays, family friendly policies, discounts with hundreds of retailers and much more.Our Personality and BehavioursConnect MeaningfullyInspire CreativelyInclude PurposefullyApproach PositivelySenior LevelMid‐Senior levelEmployment TypeFull‐timeJob FunctionEngineering and Information TechnologyIndustriesIT Services and IT ConsultingWPP (VML Enterprise Solutions) is an equal opportunity employer and considers applicants for all positions without discrimination or regard to characteristics. We are committed to fostering a culture of respect in which everyone feels they belong and has the same opportunities to progress in their careers.