Frontend Developer – Sitecore

Service description:

The product “Digital workplace – Communication” consists of several tools and applications to support various demands of departments and users within the Group.

In this product, a new initiative has started. It consists of migrating the corporate websites to SiteCore XM Cloud.

Requirements:

Must-have skills FRONT-END:

• Sitecore XM Cloud:

• Understanding of the XM Cloud architecture, including its SaaS nature, composable architecture, and deployment models.
• Experience working with Sitecore Pages and Experience Manager within the XM Cloud environment.
• Knowledge of XM Cloud’s content delivery capabilities and integration with front-end frameworks like Next.js.
• Familiarity with developing and deploying applications on XM Cloud.
• Understanding of security and scalability considerations in XM Cloud.
• js & Sitecore JSS Integration:

• Proven experience building and deploying Next.js applications integrated with Sitecore XM Cloud using Sitecore JSS.
• Deep understanding of how to fetch and render Sitecore content within a Next.js application using JSS.
• Proficiency in implementing server-side rendering (SSR) and CSR (Client Side Rendering) with Next.js and JSS for optimal performance and SEO.
• Proficiency in implementing ISG
• Proficiency in implementing the preview functionality of Sitecore
• Knowledge of best practices for structuring and organizing Next.js projects that consume Sitecore content.
• Experience with deploying and scaling Next.js and Sitecore JSS applications.
• Micro-frontend Architecture:

• Familiarity with the concept of micro-frontends and their benefits.
• Experience with techniques for building and composing micro-frontends (e.g., using module federation, single-spa).
• Understanding of how to integrate micro-frontends with Sitecore and Next.js.
• Knowledge of best practices for designing and implementing micro-frontend architectures.
• Front-end Development:

• Solid foundation in HTML, CSS, and JavaScript, React, NextJS.
• Experience with modern JavaScript frameworks (React, Vue, or Angular).
• Knowledge of responsive design and cross-browser compatibility.
• Accessibility:

• Strong understanding of web accessibility principles and guidelines (WCAG).
• Experience with semantic HTML for creating accessible content structures.
• Knowledge of ARIA attributes for enhancing accessibility for interactive elements.
• Ability to ensure keyboard navigation and screen reader compatibility.
• Experience with accessibility testing tools and techniques.
• Understanding of accessibility considerations for different disabilities (visual, auditory, cognitive, motor).

• Version Control:
  • Proficiency with Git for source code management.
• Docker/Containers:
  • Understanding of containerization concepts and benefits.
  • Experience with Docker for building, deploying, and managing containerized applications.
  • Knowledge of Docker Compose for orchestrating multi-container applications.
  • Familiarity with container registries (e.g., Docker Hub).

• You are able to speak, read and write fluently English and French or Dutch.

Nice-to-have skills:

• Experience with Sitecore Experience Accelerator (SXA).
• Knowledge of Sitecore Content Hub and Sitecore Experience Platform (XP).
• Familiarity with DevOps practices and tools for Sitecore deployments.
• Experience with cloud platforms like Azure or AWS for hosting Sitecore solutions.
• Understanding of Sitecore search and indexing.
• Experience with testing frameworks for Sitecore and Next.js applications.
• Experience migrating existing Sitecore solutions to XM Cloud.
• Knowledge of Sitecore Connect for XM Cloud and its integration with other services.
• Familiarity with performance optimization techniques for XM Cloud solutions.
• Familiarity with accessibility best practices for specific frameworks and libraries (e.g., React, Next.js).
• Experience with implementing accessible design patterns.
• Knowledge of international accessibility standards and regulations.
• Experience with Kubernetes for container orchestration.
• Knowledge of advanced CDN features like edge computing and security

General requirements:

• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Passion for learning new technologies and staying up to date with industry trends