Senior Frontend Developer (React/Shopify) (Remote, Contractual) [HR159]
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About Smart Working
At Smart Working, we believe your job should not only look right on paper but also feel right every day. This isn’t just another remote opportunity - it’s about finding where you truly belong, no matter where you are. From day one, you’re welcomed into a genuine community that values your growth and well-being.
Our mission is simple: to break down geographic barriers and connect skilled professionals with outstanding global teams and products for full-time, long-term roles. We help you discover meaningful work with teams that invest in your success, where you’re empowered to grow personally and professionally.
Join one of the highest-rated workplaces on Glassdoor and experience what it means to thrive in a truly remote-first world.
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.
About Smart Working
At Smart Working, we believe your job should not only look right on paper but also feel right every day. This isn’t just another remote opportunity - it’s about finding where you truly belong, no matter where you are. From day one, you’re welcomed into a genuine community that values your growth and well-being.
Our mission is simple: to break down geographic barriers and connect skilled professionals with outstanding global teams and products for full-time, long-term roles. We help you discover meaningful work with teams that invest in your success, where you’re empowered to grow personally and professionally.
Join one of the highest-rated workplaces on Glassdoor and experience what it means to thrive in a truly remote-first world.
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
At Smart Working, you’ll never be just another remote hire.
Be a Smart Worker - valued, empowered, and part of a culture that celebrates integrity, excellence, and ambition.
If that sounds like your kind of place, we’d love to hear your story.