Senior Frontend Engineer (JavaScript/TypeScript, Next.js, React)

Makati City June 8, 2026 Full Time Workday

Job Description:

Key Responsibilities 

  • Develop & maintain high-performance web applications using Next.js, React, and TypeScript. 

  • Implement responsive, pixel-perfect UI components based on design system guidelines. 

  • Integrate APIs (REST, GraphQL) and optimize CRUD operations for performance and scalability. 

  • Work with headless CMS platforms (e.g., Contentful) for content management and personalization. 

  • Ensure cross-browser compatibility, web accessibility (WCAG standards), and SEO best practices. 

  • Collaborate with UI/UX designers, backend engineers, and product teams to build intuitive, frictionless experiences. 

  • Optimize performance through Lighthouse audits, caching strategies, and Core Web Vitals improvements. 

  • Write clean, well-documented, and testable code, following modern best practices. 

  • Conduct code reviews, contribute to technical discussions, and mentor junior developers. 

  • Work in an Agile/Scrum environment, contributing to sprint planning, retrospectives, and stand-ups. 

 

Required Skills & Experience 

  • 5+ years of front-end development experience focusing on JavaScript/TypeScript. 

  • 3+ years of hands-on experience with Next.js and React.js in production. 

  • Advanced CSS skills, including CSS Modules, SCSS, PostCSS, and responsive design principles. 

  • API Integration & CRUD Operations: Expertise in RESTful APIs and GraphQL. 

  • Headless CMS Experience: Strong background in Sitecore, Contentful, Optimizely, Sanity, or similar CMS platforms. 

  • Web Performance & Optimization: Experience with Lighthouse, Core Web Vitals, caching strategies, and performance monitoring. 

  • Testing & QA: Proficiency in Jest, Cypress, Playwright, and UI testing strategies. 

  • Version Control & CI/CD: Experience with Git (GitHub/GitLab/Bitbucket), automated testing, and cloud deployments (Vercel, AWS, Netlify, or Cloudflare Pages). 

  • Design Systems: Experience with Storybook, Material UI, TailwindCSS, or Radix UI. 

 

Soft Skills & Work Practices 

  • Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail in building high-quality software. 

  • Ability to work independently while collaborating with a distributed engineering team. 

  • Experience in Agile/Scrum development methodologies and proficiency with Jira and Confluence. 

  • Strong communication skills to work effectively across cross-functional teams. 

 

Bonus Skills (Nice-to-Have) 

  • E-commerce Experience: Familiarity with SAP, Commerce Cloud, or Shopify. 

  • Backend & Middleware: Basic knowledge of Node.js, serverless functions (AWS Lambda, Vercel Edge Functions), and databases (MongoDB, PostgreSQL). 

 

Location:

Makati City

Brand:

Merkle

Time Type:

Full time

Contract Type:

Permanent
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