Senior Frontend Developer HU

VML Enterprise Solutions

Department: Technology

Location: Budapest, Hungary

Requisition ID: 8777

Who We Are:

At VML, we are a beacon of innovation and growth in an ever-evolving world. Our heritage is built upon a century of combined expertise, where creativity meets technology, and diverse perspectives ignite inspiration. With the merger of VMLY&R and Wunderman Thompson, we have forged a new path as a growth partner that is part creative agency, part consultancy, and part technology powerhouse. 

Our global family now encompasses over 30,000 employees across 150+ offices in 64 markets, each contributing to a culture that values connection, belonging, and the power of differences.  Our expertise spans the entire customer journey, offering deep insights in communications, commerce, consultancy, CRM, CX, data, production, and technology. We deliver end-to-end solutions that result in revolutionary work. 

VML Budapest is seeking a Senior Frontend Developer who is essentially curious. After all, in a world that is constantly changing today's trends will become the standards of tomorrow. These days, to be up-to-date, a Frontend Developer needs to be an enthusiastic learner of all things digital, and flexible enough to adapt to new technologies any time.

They are responsible for implementing visual and interactive elements in high quality, building the client-side of our web applications, websites. The developer is working closely with the Technology team, the UX/UI team, the Project Management team and also with client team members.

What you will be doing:

  • Use markup languages like HTML to create user-friendly web pages
  • Maintain and improve website code and quality, build reusable code and libraries for future use
  • Optimize application for maximum speed and scalability
  • Collaborate with backend developers to improve usability, ensure the technical feasibility of UI/UX designs
  • Help backend developers with coding and troubleshooting
  • Transparent work, clear reports on progress towards teammates and line manager
  • Act as a technical person in client communications
  • Create detailed task definitions, assumptions and feasibility checks and estimates for small/medium/large development tasks
  • Review and evaluate timeline and project plan feasibility
  • Guide and mentor less experienced team members

What you will need to have:

  • 5+ years of developer experience including 3+ years of experience as a front end developer, preferably in agency environment
  • Expert basic front-end knowledge (HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript (ES6-7-8-9), cloud technologies), experience in Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, Sketch, Figma, Abstract skills
  • Hands-on experience of modern JS technologies, such as React/Redux, Gatsby, Node.JS, experience of using preprocessors like SASS
  • Experience developing enterprise web applications, stay up-to date of the latest frontend technologies(frameworks, tools)
  • Ability to evaluate and use 3rd party systems, external libraries
  • Experience of Agile development methods, preferably Scrum
  • Fluent English skills

What we can offer you:

  • Hybrid way of working (2 office days, 3 days from home)
  • Private health insurance package (for employees working for us for a year or more)
  • International and inhouse training possibilities
  • Education budget to suit your own development
  • International projects
  • Diverse teams (in 2023 our office has won the 'Most Diverse Company' special award in the Loveable Workplace competition)

And there is more:

  • Kid and dog friendly office
  • Annual team building days; fun events
  • Award-winning and well-equipped office

Alongside the opportunity to work with some of the most exciting brands around the world, we’ll also prioritise your career development and help you grow your skills. We’ll empower you to make a difference, allow you to be yourself, and respect who you are.

AT VML Enterprise Solutions

Our Enterprise Solutions division houses strategic consultants, creative and technical architects and skilled developers and operators that together help some of the world’s leading organisations to deliver outstanding digital experiences across all major routes to market worldwide: marketplaces, online retailers, D2C, B2B and social platforms. With over 4,200 experts in 55 operational centres across 34 countries, our capabilities span the entire buying journey from customer acquisition, through engagement, to conversion and loyalty, driving multi-channel growth for world-leading brands.

We work with some of the most exciting brands such as The Coca-Cola Company, EY, Bosch, Unilever, Ford, DFS, Mercedes-Benz, Johnson & Johnson, Nestlé, Sainsbury’s, Selfridges, Shell and Tiffany & Co. We’ve built over 500 platforms for brands and retailers and generate in excess of $29bn annually for our clients and work with over 50 strategic partners including Adobe, SAP, Salesforce, HCL, Shopify, Sitecore, BigCommerce, commerce tools and Acquia. Our reputation is based on our people, and we believe we have some of the best in the business.

As our business grows internationally, we’re looking for new people to join us on our journey to inspire and take a key role in shaping some of the best commerce solutions, services, and websites in the world. Working as a team, no problem is insurmountable; we share in our client’s successes and believe that anyone can show creative bravery no matter what their role is in the team.

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At VML, we are committed to fostering an all-inclusive work environment that is both rewarding and career-forward. Our Inclusion, Equity & Belonging initiatives, alongside the VML Foundation, reflect our dedication to giving back and making a positive impact in our communities and beyond. Our people are the heartbeat of our organization—creators, doers, innovators, makers, and thinkers—who drive not just marketing, but meaningful experiences that resonate in every action and interaction. 

VML is a WPP Agency. For more information, please visit our website, and follow VML on our social channels via Instagram, LinkedIn, and X. 

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