Senior/Lead Front End Engineer

Choreograph is WPP’s global data products and technology company. We’re on a mission to transform marketing by building the fastest, most connected data platform that bridges marketing strategy to scaled activation. We work with agencies and clients to transform the value of data by bringing together technology, data and analytics capabilities. We deliver this through the Open Media Studio, an AI-enabled media and data platform for the next era of advertising. Our team of thinkers, builders, creators and problem solvers are over 1,000 strong, across 20 markets around the world.

As a Senior/Lead Front-End Engineer at Choreograph, you will work with a dedicated team to build captivating online experiences with a strong focus on quality and creating value for our clients. You’ll work with a team of developers using open-source technologies, tools and delivery approaches to rapidly design and build. Our philosophy of continuous improvement means all team members are committed to play and reinvent the way we work, encouraging everyone to grow and improve their skills.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

• Lead the effort of accurate estimates on requirements for all of the FE development.
• Ensure all tasks are completed as planned and executed to the highest level of quality and efficiency.
• Work collaboratively with the Design and Product practices.
• Ensure all new UX / Design brief is fully understood, technically assessed, and signed off for your project before development.
• Produce clean, efficient, reusable, tested code.

WHAT YOU WILL NEED

• Advanced OOP in Typescript.
• React Application state management (e.g. ngrx, redux).
• Advanced HTML5, CSS and CSS preprocessors (Sass).
• Automated TDD and BDD approaches using frameworks like Cypress, Jest, Jasmine, Mocha or Chai with Protractor and Karma.
• Package managers (NPM or Yarn).
• Webpack; node.js is a big plus as we tend to build our facades in it.
• Version control using Git with Github or GitLab.
• Web development with API-feed data.
• Progressive Web Apps (PWA).
• Using style / brand guides.
• Working with designers (graphic and UX).
• Designing and implementing technical solutions that are robust, scalable, performant and secure.
• Ability to assess the impact of decisions made when designing and implementing solutions on our client’s bottom line.
• Great interpersonal skills; able to communicate at all levels of seniority and levels of technical understanding.

SKILLS

• Influencing technical decisions in a project.
• JavaScript without frameworks.
• Attention to detail and producing pixel perfect implementation of designs.
• A strong work ethic; able to work under pressure and juggle multiple responsibilities to meet deadlines and deliver great results.
• An ability to work without close supervision, supply clear progress updates, raise concerns when necessary and manage your own time to meet deadlines.
• Ability to provide an interface to perform e2e tests from eXecutable Specification (Gherkin syntax).
• Staying abreast of the latest developments in Front-end.
• Strong sense of UX from a coding perspective.
• Mentoring junior developers.

KNOWLEDGE

• Web Accessibility (specifically WAI-ARIA).
• Working in a CI / CD environment.
• Using containers / Docker.
• Atomic or material design.
• Agile / Scrum.
• Sound understanding of coding standards and conventions.
• Documentation.
• Familiarity with OpenAPI.

NICE TO HAVE

• Familiarity with Python and Go.
• HATEOAS / Hypermedia APIs.

If you are ready to be at the forefront of the AdTech industry, shaping its future, and driving success for both Choreograph and our clients, we encourage you to apply and join our team. Choreograph is the beating heart of data inside WPP’s media investment group, GroupM, the world’s leading media investment company responsible for more than $60 billion in annual media investment. Discover more about Choreograph at GroupM and all its affiliates embrace and celebrate diversity, inclusivity, and equal opportunity. We are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. The more inclusive we are, the more great work we can create together.

(Please note this is a UK based role and requires individuals to have the right to work in this location.)