Lead Full-Stack Sitecore Developer, London

Lead Full-Stack Sitecore Developer Chancery Lane, London, Company Description

At Digitas, we harness the power of connection to make positive impact everyday. We have a relentless focus on creating connections to help our clients’ businesses grow, connecting diverse people, ideas and expertise in innovative and exciting ways.

We are making positive impact with our amazing clients, through our capabilities in Consulting, Products & Platforms, Customer Engagement and Digital Media.

Part of Publicis Groupe, and a Leader in Gartner’s Magic Quadrant for Global Marketing Agencies, we’re proud to work with some of the world’s leading brands.

Digitas. Experience the power of connection.

Our Commitment
Digitas is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of society and does not discriminate on grounds of race, religion or belief, ethnic or national origin, disability, age, citizenship, marital, domestic or civil partnership status, sexual orientation or gender identity.

Job Description

Are you a highly skilled Full-Stack Sitecore Developer with a passion for leading development teams and creating cutting-edge web solutions? We are looking for a dynamic individual to join our company as a Lead Full-Stack Sitecore Developer . In this role, you will spearhead website designs and build projects, delivering robust and scalable solutions for our clients.

Key Responsibilities:

• Guide and mentor a team of Sitecore developers to ensure successful project delivery.
• Design and develop backend services and APIs with a focus on scalability, performance, and maintainability.
• Work with Interface developers, designers, and stakeholders to integrate backend services and create a seamless user experience.
• Maintain high coding standards, quality, testing, and deployment practices.
• Lead third-party integrations and data synchronization between systems.
• Diagnose and resolve complex backend issues efficiently.
• Keep abreast of emerging technologies and industry trends to enhance our tech stacks

Qualifications

• Proven experience with Sitecore CMS, preferably XM Cloud, including customization, configuration, and integration.
• Familiarity with Sitecore SXA & JSS.
• Strong understanding of backend development principles, including GraphQL & RESTful APIs, microservices architecture, and database design.
• Experience with frontend development frameworks such as React and Next.js.
• Proficiency in version control systems such as Git and familiarity with CI/CD pipelines.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proven track record of leading development teams and delivering high-quality software solutions on time and within budget.

Additional Information

Digitas UK has fantastic benefits on offer to all of our employees. In addition to the classics, Pension, Life Assurance, Private Medical and Income Protection Plans we also offer;

• WORK YOUR WORLD opportunity to work anywhere in the world, where there is a Publicis office, for up to 6 weeks a year.
• REFLECTION DAYS – Two additional days of paid leave to step away from your usual day-to-day work and create time to focus on your well-being and self-care.
• BENEFITS 24/7 helpline to support you on a personal and professional level. Access to remote GPs, mental health support and CBT. Wellbeing content and lifestyle coaching.
• FAMILY FRIENDLY POLICIES We provide 26 weeks of full pay for the following family milestones: Maternity. Adoption, Surrogacy and Shared Parental Leave.
• HYBRID WORKING, BANK HOLIDAY SWAP & BIRTHDAY DAY OFF You are entitled to an additional day off for your birthday.
• AGENCY DISCOUNTS , onsite gym, and discount in our Publicis-Owned Pub – “The Pregnant Man”

Full details of our benefits will be shared when you join us!

Publicis Groupe operates a hybrid working pattern with employees being office-based on Mondays and two other days during the working week.

We are supportive of all candidates and are committed to providing a fair assessment process. If you have any circumstances (such as neurodiversity, physical or mental impairments or a medical condition) that may affect your assessment, please inform your Talent Acquisition Partner. We will discuss possible adjustments to ensure fairness. Rest assured, disclosing this information will not impact your treatment in our process.

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