Farfetch
luxury fashion
SoftwareEngineer-FrontEnd
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“Software Engineer - Front End at Farfetch. Skills: React, JavaScript, TypeScript, HTML5, CSS3, Architecture, Design Systems. Develop global-scale solutions for Farfetch. com. Contribute directly to our core React-based architecture”
What You'll Achieve.
Build end-to-end products and technology that powers the an incredible e-commerce experience for luxury customers everywhere; Transition from simply building features to owning the technical lifecycle of high-scale web products; Have a direct influence on our architecture; Contribute to our open-source ecosystem; Help shape a scalable design system used by millions of fashion enthusiasts worldwide; Ensure sustainability across all consumer products; Deliver personalized user experiences
Industry & Context.
Solve complex technical challenges
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
3+ years of professional experience in Front End development within collaborative, multi-team environments, Proficiency in HTML5, CSS3, and TypeScript, Deep understanding of JavaScript fundamentals (ES6+, closures, async programming), Significant experience building complex applications with React, Solid grasp of JavaScript design patterns, data structures, and web architecture, Commitment to writing clean, maintainable, and well-documented code supported by testing frameworks like Jest and React Testing Library
Nice to Have
Understanding of Web Vitals and performance optimization techniques, Experience working with GraphQL APIs, Practical knowledge of Web Accessibility (ARIA) and SEO best practices, Experience utilizing or contributing to centralized design systems to ensure UI consistency
What You'll Do.
Develop global-scale solutions for Farfetch. com
Contribute directly to our core React-based architecture
Take responsibility for the end-to-end delivery of personalized user experiences
Contribute to and evolve our open-source packages and design system
Ensure sustainability across all consumer products
Master modern web performance optimization
Master GraphQL integration
Master advanced testing strategies
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Work within a cross-functional team; Engage with the wider Front-end community to share knowledge and solve complex technical challenges
Full Job Description
## Description Farfetch is a leading global marketplace for the luxury fashion industry. The Farfetch Marketplace connects customers in over 190 countries and territories with items from more than 50 countries and over 1,400 of the world’s best brands, boutiques, and department stores, delivering a truly unique shopping experience and access to the most extensive selection of luxury on a global marketplace. TECHNOLOGY We're on a mission to build end-to-end products and technology that powers the an incredible e-commerce experience for luxury customers everywhere, understanding the motivations and needs of our customers and partners, to designing and testing hypotheses, to creating industry-leading experiences for luxury customers. PORTO Our office is near Porto, in the north of Portugal, and is located in a vibrant business hub. It offers a dynamic and welcoming environment where our employees can connect and network with a large community of tech professionals. THE ROLE Porto or Lisbon based We are looking for a Frontend Engineer to join our global engineering team. In this role, you will transition from simply building features to owning the technical lifecycle of high-scale web products. You will have a direct influence on our architecture, contribute to our open-source ecosystem, and help shape a scalable design system used by millions of fashion enthusiasts worldwide. We operate on a hybrid model out of our Porto or Lisbon hubs, balancing focused remote work with meaningful in-person collaboration. ## WHAT YOU'LL DO Architect & Influence: Develop global-scale solutions for Farfetch.com, contributing directly to our core React-based architecture. Ownership: Take responsibility for the end-to-end delivery of personalized user experiences, from initial discovery with Product and Design to deployment. Collaborate: Work within a cross-functional team while engaging with the wider Front-end community to share knowledge and solve complex technical challenges. Systems
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