Senior Frontend Engineer

Job Title

We Dream. We Do. We Deliver. 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.

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 / Vue.js 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 / Vue.js and its core principles
• Experience with popular React / Angular / Vue.js 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

Additional information

Benefits include:

• Premium package private health insurance Globos and yearly paid regular medical check-up (for you, your spouse and children), insured sum of 100.000 Eur /year with 10% participation for all services
• Flexible working hours and hybrid working mode (work from home and/or work from office)
• 100% paid sick leave for a period not exceeding 30 calendar days
• Fully covered certifications for technical roles in Salesforce, Adobe, Microsoft and others
• Full access to Dentsu Academy, our global online learning platform
• 25 days of vacation
• 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 Assistance program to support your well-being
• Team events: company parties, after-hour gatherings, board games and team buildings
• Snacks, fruits, and sweets in the office
• House of Benefits allowance
• Fit Pass special offer for you and your partner/children
• Rooftop lounge with an amazing 360⁰ view over Belgrade
• Office in the heart of Belgrade city center
• Table tennis, video games, karaoke set
• Referral bonus program

Ready to join the team? Shape your unique career and reach your full potential. Apply now and join us in transforming the future together.

Inclusion & Diversity

*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.

Location: Belgrade