Role Overview
The
Salesforce Commerce Cloud (SFCC) Front-End Developer
is responsible for building engaging, performant, and responsive user interfaces within the Salesforce Commerce Cloud (formerly Demandware) platform. This role focuses on implementing front-end logic, styling, and dynamic functionality to deliver exceptional digital commerce experiences that align with business and brand objectives. The ideal candidate is a detail-oriented developer with a strong eye for design, usability, and cross-platform consistency capable of translating creative concepts into high-quality, production-ready code.Key Responsibilities
Front-End Development
- Develop responsive, pixel-perfect user interfaces using
HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, and ISML
within the SFRA (Storefront Reference Architecture)
framework. - Implement and customize
SFCC storefront components, templates, and scripts
to align with UX/UI designs and brand guidelines. - Work closely with backend developers to integrate
APIs, controllers, and dynamic data models
. - Ensure
cross-browser compatibility
, responsive layouts, and accessibility (WCAG) compliance. - Optimize pages for
performance, SEO, and maintainability
.
Collaboration & Integration
- Partner with
UX/UI designers
, backend engineers
, and project managers
to deliver cohesive and scalable solutions. - Collaborate with backend teams to connect front-end logic with SFCC controllers, models, and pipelines.
- Contribute to defining
technical requirements
, estimating development efforts, and planning sprint deliverables. - Maintain strong alignment with business stakeholders and QA teams throughout the release cycle.
Code Quality & Standards
- Adhere to
SFCC development best practices
and coding standards for front-end implementation. - Participate in
code reviews
and maintain clean, reusable, and modular codebases. - Maintain and enhance
custom cartridges
, UI components, and shared libraries for consistent use across multiple sites. - Support and enhance the continuous integration/deployment process for front-end assets.
Platform Administration & Support
- Perform updates and configurations in
Business Manager
related to front-end components. - Support production deployments, bug fixes, and performance improvements.
- Troubleshoot front-end issues across environments and devices.
Innovation & Continuous Improvement
- Stay current with
Salesforce Commerce Cloud releases
, front-end technologies
, and emerging web standards
. - Identify opportunities to enhance site speed, scalability, and user experience.
- Experiment with
modern frameworks
(e.g., React, Vue.js) for headless or hybrid front-end approaches where applicable.
Required Skills and Qualifications
Education:
- Bachelors Degree in Computer Science, Web Development, Design, or a related field (or equivalent practical experience).
Technical Experience:
3-5 years of front-end development experience
, with at least 2+ years on Salesforce Commerce Cloud (SFCC)
.- Strong command of
HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript (ES6+), and ISML templating
. - Proven experience with
SFRA framework
and UX Studio
. - Familiarity with
responsive design principles
, cross-browser testing
, and accessibility standards
. - Working knowledge of
RESTful APIs
, AJAX
, and asynchronous data handling. - Experience integrating
third-party scripts
, analytics, and A/B testing tools. - Understanding of
Git
, CI/CD pipelines
, and Agile development methodologies. - Experience with
Node.js
, Webpack
, SASS/LESS
, or modern build tools is an asset. - Knowledge of
Headless Commerce
or Composable Storefront
approaches is a plus.
Soft Skills:
- Strong attention to detail and design fidelity.
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, agile environment.
- Creative problem solver with a focus on delivering high-quality, user-centered solutions.
- Self-motivated, adaptable, and passionate about front-end craftsmanship and performance optimization.
