Adobe Commerce Front End, Tech Lead

About Northern

Headquartered in London, Ontario, Canada, Northern is an integrated digital solutions agency specializing in helping leading commercial and public service brands navigate digital change. By leveraging our expertise and deep understanding of our clients’ businesses, we collaborate to design, create, and enable tailored digital experiences that drive growth.

Since our founding in 2015, Northern has grown into a team of 200+ digital experts, receiving multiple recognitions in employee engagement from Great Place to Work® Canada, including Best Workplaces™ for Inclusion, Women, Mental Health, Hybrid Work, and more.

What We’re Looking For

Join Northern as an Adobe Commerce Front-End, Tech Lead, where you will spearhead the development, implementation, and maintenance of cutting-edge web-based applications. This role is pivotal in establishing technical direction, collaborating with project teams, and ensuring the highest standards of development across various initiatives.

*Full-time remote is available nationally (Canada only). Our Connected Workplace Program gives you the option to choose a remote, hybrid, or in-office workspace!

Benefits of Becoming a Northerner

In exchange for your talent and expertise, Northern is committed to providing:

• Benefits plan, including a Health Spending Account
• Wellness Program & LifeWorks EAP
• Fitness Reimbursement Program
• Vet Care Program
• RRSP Matching
• Profit-Sharing Performance Bonuses
• Endless Professional Growth Opportunities
• Delicious Meals & Company Social Events
• Free Onsite Parking
• Referral Bonus Program
• Flexible work environment - so you can work where & when you work best
• Allowance to help set up home office

Just to name a few!...

Duties & Responsibilities

• Lead the design and implementation of scalable front-end architecture for Adobe Commerce (Magento) projects, ensuring optimal performance and seamless user experience.
• Collaborate closely with stakeholders to define project requirements, scope, and objectives, ensuring alignment with client expectations and business goals.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives across front-end development processes, tools, and methodologies to enhance efficiency and quality.
• Conduct thorough technical feasibility assessments and contribute insights to project proposals and timelines.
• Act as a key facilitator in Agile development processes, overseeing sprint planning, retrospectives, and daily stand-ups to foster team collaboration and project delivery excellence.
• Monitor industry trends and competitor activities to identify opportunities for innovation and differentiation in digital solutions.
• Support pre-sales activities by providing technical expertise in proposals, presentations, and client meetings, showcasing Northern’s capabilities and solutions.
• Lead the development, implementation, and optimization of web-based applications using HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and related technologies.
• Establish and maintain a clear technical vision and strategy for front-end development projects, aligning with organizational goals and client requirements.
• Collaborate effectively with UX/UI designers, back-end developers, and stakeholders to define and execute the front-end technical strategy, ensuring cohesive integration and functionality.
• Provide strong technical leadership, conducting comprehensive code reviews, and ensuring adherence to coding standards and best practices.
• Author detailed technical specifications, monitor resource allocation, and manage project timelines effectively to deliver projects on schedule and within scope.
• Mentor and coach junior team members through proactive guidance, code reviews, and technical consultations to foster skill development and team growth.
• Participate actively in client meetings to offer technical support, advice, and guidance, ensuring client satisfaction and project success.

What We're Looking For

• Minimum 5 years of hands-on experience in Adobe Commerce (Magento) eCommerce development.
• Proven experience in leading Adobe Commerce (Magento) eCommerce development projects.
• Strong proficiency in HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and related front-end technologies.
• Proficiency in Adobe Commerce (Magento) 2.x/Adobe Commerce Cloud, including theming, PWA implementation, and front-end customization.
• Basic understanding of PHP and MySQL for front-end and back-end integration.
• Familiarity with eCommerce best practices, SEO, and performance optimization.

Nice to Haves

• Experience with Hyva/Tailwind.
• Understanding of DevOps practices.

Why Join Northern?

Join Northern as an Adobe Commerce Front End, Tech Lead and play a key role in shaping the growth and success of our Adobe Commerce practice, providing impactful solutions for both teams and clients. At Northern, you'll be part of a collaborative, innovative environment where your expertise will directly contribute to delivering high-quality solutions.

Equity and Diversity

Northern invites applications from all qualified individuals. Northern is committed to employment equity and diversity in the workplace and welcomes applications from all individuals, including but not limited to members of visible minorities, Aboriginal persons, persons with disabilities, persons of any sexual orientation, and persons of any gender identity or gender expression. Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. If you require any accommodations please let us know when you apply.