Summary: Seeking an experienced Adobe Commerce Frontend Architect to lead the design and implementation of scalable UI solutions, mentor developers, and drive continuous improvement in frontend architecture. Highlights: 1. Lead architect for scalable Adobe Commerce storefronts 2. Technical leadership and mentorship for frontend developers 3. Drive accessibility, SEO, and Core Web Vitals optimization **Responsibilities** **Frontend Architecture \& Delivery** * Analyze, design, and implement scalable frontend solutions for both current\-state and future\-state Adobe Commerce storefronts. * Architect and deliver forward\-thinking UI solutions aligned with Adobe Commerce best practices and modern frontend patterns. * Lead frontend implementation across themes and storefront architectures (Luma, Hyvä, PWA Studio, headless or hybrid approaches). * Ensure optimal use of semantic HTML, CSS architecture, JavaScript modularization, and frontend performance best practices. * Translate UX/UI designs, wireframes, and business requirements into high\-quality, maintainable frontend code. **Modern Adobe \& Frontend Ecosystem** * Contribute to Edge Delivery Services (EDS) implementations, including block\-based authoring, content rendering, and frontend optimization strategies. * Support headless and hybrid storefront architectures using GraphQL APIs, modern JavaScript frameworks, and service\-based integrations. * Apply modern JavaScript standards (ES6\+), component\-based development, and state management where applicable. * Drive accessibility (WCAG), SEO, and Core Web Vitals optimization across storefronts. **Leadership, Mentorship \& Collaboration** * Provide technical leadership and mentorship to frontend developers, ensuring consistent coding standards and best practices. * Conduct code reviews, enforce quality standards, and guide frontend architecture decisions. * Collaborate with backend developers, architects, QA, and DevOps teams to ensure seamless end\-to\-end delivery. * Partner with client stakeholders to provide UI thought leadership and communicate technical trade\-offs and recommendations. **Quality, Performance \& Support** * Perform thorough quality reviews of frontend code and requirements prior to release. * Work closely with QA and Support teams to triage and resolve frontend defects with rapid turnaround. * Identify and proactively address performance, usability, and maintainability risks. * Adapt quickly to shifting priorities while maintaining delivery quality. **Process \& Continuous Improvement** * Contribute to and help define standardized frontend development processes, tooling, and workflows. * Advocate for continuous improvement in frontend architecture, tooling, and developer experience. **Required Qualifications** **Core Frontend \& Adobe Commerce Skills** * 6–8\+ years of frontend development experience, with 5\+ years working on Adobe Commerce (Magento) and 2\+ years on Magento 2\.x. * Adobe Commerce Frontend Expert Certification (AD0\-E728\) required or in progress, with the ability to obtain certification within 90 days if not already certified. * Strong expertise in HTML5, CSS3\+, and modern responsive design techniques. * Experience with CSS pre\-processors such as LESS and SASS, and scalable CSS architectures. * Advanced proficiency in JavaScript, including: * ES6\+ syntax * jQuery, Knockout.js, RequireJS * Deep understanding of Adobe Commerce frontend architecture, theming, layout XML, UI components, and performance optimization. **Modern Frontend \& Performance** * Experience optimizing frontend performance, accessibility (WCAG), SEO, and Core Web Vitals. * Familiarity with **Hyvä**, **PWA Studio**, or headless frontend architectures (preferred). * Experience working with **GraphQL** APIs and backend integration patterns. **Tooling, DevOps \& Collaboration** * Proficient with **Git\-based workflows** (GitHub/Bitbucket) and **Jira** for issue tracking and delivery management. * Experience working in CI/CD environments and collaborating with QA and DevOps teams. * Proven ability to manage multiple initiatives while operating as a frontend technical lead. **Leadership \& Soft Skills** * Strong problem\-solving, analytical, and communication skills. * Demonstrated experience mentoring developers and leading frontend delivery efforts. * Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, prioritization, and time management.