Senior Frontend Developer (React/Shopify) (Remote, Contractual) [HR159]
Team: Engineering
Location: India, Bangalore, Cochin, Delhi NCR, Hyderabad, Mumbai, Pune
Commitment: Contractual | Remote
Workplace Type: remote
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About the Role
As a Senior Front End Developer, you will act as the technical engine within the Digital Trading & Merchandising team, responsible for maintaining and evolving the frontend infrastructure across key digital platforms. This includes both a legacy enterprise environment and a modern headless / Shopify-based architecture.
The role focuses on delivering high-performance, accessible, and conversion-optimised user interfaces while supporting the organisation’s ambition to become a digital-first enterprise. You will work closely with Product Owners, UX/UI designers, backend engineers, and SEO stakeholders to translate commercial requirements into scalable frontend solutions.
This is a 6-month contract role, fully focused on frontend engineering, with responsibility for driving performance improvements, enabling new digital experiences, and supporting the migration of a major domain to Shopify.
Responsibilities
- Architect, write, test, and deploy robust, scalable, and secure frontend code using React, HTML5, CSS3/SCSS, and modern JavaScript (ES6+), ensuring all applications undergo thorough testing and debugging before production release
- Maintain and enhance frontend code across both legacy enterprise infrastructure and modern headless/Shopify environments
- Build and maintain a library of reusable frontend components to accelerate feature development and ensure consistency across platforms
- Architect frontend integrations with enterprise backend services and third-party APIs
- Optimise web platforms for maximum speed, scalability, and strong Core Web Vitals, recognising the direct impact of performance on user engagement and conversion
- Implement mobile-first, responsive, cross-browser compatible interfaces aligned with modern web standards
- Ensure all applications comply with Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG)
- Develop highly intuitive interfaces supporting digital tools such as: Online appointment booking systems, CAD brochure viewers, Trade-focused calculators (e.g. Boiler Pack Builder, Spares Finder)
- Drive the technical execution of the bathrooms.com migration to Shopify, including custom theme development using
- Liquid templating and API integrations
- Develop scalable Shopify frontend solutions that integrate seamlessly with enterprise backend systems
- Identify technical debt within legacy systems and propose modernisation improvements
- Act as the primary technical owner of Google Tag Manager and the site data layer
- Ensure critical lead-generation and appointment-booking forms operate effectively and capture data in a compliant manner
- Work closely with Product Owners to understand business requirements, refine the backlog, and estimate technical effort within an Agile/Scrum framework
- Collaborate with backend developers to ensure efficient API integration and data models
- Partner with UX/UI designers to translate Figma designs into pixel-perfect web experiences
- Work with SEO stakeholders to implement technical improvements that drive organic search performance
Requirements
- 5+ years of professional frontend development experience
- Strong hands-on experience building React-based Single Page Applications (SPAs)
- Advanced proficiency in React, HTML5, CSS3/SCSS, and modern JavaScript (ES6+)
- Strong experience building mobile-first, responsive web applications
- Experience integrating frontend applications with RESTful or GraphQL APIs
- Strong understanding of frontend performance optimisation techniques
- Experience working with Git-based version control
- Experience collaborating within Agile/Scrum product teams
- Ability to work independently while delivering in a fast-paced environment
Nice to Have
- Experience building Shopify themes using Liquid templating
- Familiarity with Shopify Storefront API integrations
- Experience working with headless commerce architectures
- Experience in enterprise environments managing legacy frontend systems
- Familiarity with Google Tag Manager, analytics platforms, and marketing automation tools
- Experience implementing technical SEO improvements
- Background in e-commerce, omnichannel retail, or B2B trade environments
Benefits
- Fixed Shifts: 12:00 PM - 9:30 PM IST (Summer) | 1:00 PM - 10:30 PM IST (Winter)
- No Weekend Work: Real work-life balance, not just words
- Day 1 Benefits: Laptop and full medical insurance provided
- Support That Matters:Mentorship, community, and forums where ideas are shared
- True Belonging: A long-term career where your contributions are valued
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