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Lead Front End Engineer - BigCommerce
Lead Front End Engineer - BigCommerceZaelab • US
Lead Front End Engineer - BigCommerce

Lead Front End Engineer - BigCommerce

Zaelab • US
8 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
  • Remote
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Job description

The Lead Front End Engineer, BigCommerce, reporting to the Engineering Manager will be responsible for architecture, development, and technical leadership of Bigcommerce-based projects.

Your Key Responsibilities :

  • Own the architectural direction of BigCommerce-based solutions, defining technical standards and making decisions on scalability, performance and extensibility.
  • Set and enforce engineering standards, establish review guidelines and drive continuous technical excellence across the team.
  • Collaborate with backend teams on API design and integrations to build seamless eCommerce experiences.
  • Conduct root cause analysis for production issues, provide strategic solutions, and ensure stability.
  • Optimize the customer experience through best UI / UX practices and modern frontend technologies.
  • Ensure continuous integration and deployment (CI / CD) best practices for efficient development workflows.
  • Actively participate in team meetings, Agile ceremonies, and problem-solving discussions.
  • Work with project managers and stakeholders to align technical solutions with business goals.
  • Stay up to date with BigCommerce, eCommerce, and modern web technologies to drive innovation.

Requirements

  • 6+ years of experience in web development with a strong focus on BigCommerce.
  • Deep expertise in BigCommerce, Handlebars (Stencil templating), and extending BigCommerce REST and GraphQL APIs for both Storefront and Admin functionalities.
  • Strong experience building custom BigCommerce apps, developing Checkout SDK and Checkout UI extensions, and integrating BigCommerce with third-party systems and services.
  • Proficiency in modern frontend technologies (HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, React.js / Vue.js is a plus).
  • Strong understanding of object-oriented programming, design patterns, and software architecture.
  • Experience working with Git, Bitbucket, and managing CI / CD pipelines.
  • Experience integrating third-party APIs, payment gateways, ERP, CRM, and other business tools.
  • Familiarity with Agile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban) and development management tools like JIRA, Confluence.
  • Strong problem-solving skills, with the ability to translate business needs into scalable technical solutions.
  • Excellent communication skills to collaborate with cross-functional teams.
  • English proficiency (B2+) for effective communication in an international environment.

    • Preferred Qualifications

  • Knowledge of headless eCommerce architectures, including BigCommerce’s Open SaaS model, Next.js / React-based storefronts, or other modern frontend frameworks (e.g., PWA Studio, Vue Storefront).
  • BigCommerce certification.
  • Background in cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and DevOps practices.
  • Understanding of accessibility, performance optimization, and security best practices.

    • Nice-to-Have experience

  • Experience with Shopify.

    • Benefits

  • Unlimited Vacation / PTO
  • Full Health Benefits and 401k Fixed Percentage Plan (USA only) RRSP (Canada)
  • Fully remote and distributed teams
  • Paid Parental Leave
  • Ongoing training and education opportunities
  • 0% Bureaucracy Culture - Focus is on responsibilities, not title
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