Hermès Frontend Software Engineer

Paris • France

Thursday, March 20, 2025

Hermès, a distinguished French family-owned and independent house since 1837, is renowned for its creation, craftsmanship, and trade of high-quality objects. With nearly 20,000 employees globally, Hermès is driven by a continuous entrepreneurial spirit and unwavering standards. The company fosters individual freedom and autonomy through responsible management, perpetuating exceptional savoir-faire with a strong territorial anchorage, respecting both people and nature. Hermès' creativity is nourished by fifteen artisanal métiers, with collections showcased in over 300 stores worldwide.

1. Design and develop features, components, and services for the e-commerce web platform, focusing on Front Office and Back Office components.
2. Actively participate in the conception and realization of the new e-commerce solution, with a keen eye on user experience quality.
3. Contribute to technical and functional decision-making, challenging peers on these aspects.
4. Ensure the delivery of a technical solution, maintaining expected code quality and making informed decisions to meet delivery objectives, with particular attention to front office accessibility and performance.
5. Conduct code reviews to uphold quality, security, and performance standards.
6. Secure components with a 'you built it, you run it' approach, including deployment strategy and production metric monitoring.
7. Apply coding practices such as TDD, automation, code reviews, and continuous improvement to ensure code sustainability.
8. Engage in regular technical research and knowledge sharing.

1. Significant experience in a similar role.
2. Autonomous in delivering technical solutions, understanding needs, and designing secure, maintainable, and pragmatic solutions.
3. Experience and expertise in Typescript, Node.js, React, and familiarity with testing frameworks like Jest or Vitest.
4. Knowledge of Angular or willingness to develop skills in it.
5. Experience with high-traffic web front office performance and SEO practices.
6. Familiarity with software design best practices, Agile/DevOps methodologies, and tools like Git and Docker.
7. User experience sensitivity and strategic alignment with company goals.

1. Proficiency in Typescript, Node.js, React.
2. Understanding of Angular and design systems.
3. Experience with cloud platforms such as AWS and Alibaba Cloud.
4. Knowledge of Kubernetes, Docker, and Terraform for orchestration and automation.
5. Familiarity with event-driven architecture using Kafka, Kinesis, SNS/SQS.
6. Experience with performance analysis tools like RUM and Lighthouse.
7. Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
8. Team spirit and service-oriented mindset.

Significant experience in frontend development, particularly with Typescript, Node.js, and React.

Joining Hermès offers the opportunity to be part of a prestigious brand known for exceptional craftsmanship. Employees are at the heart of an exciting project from scratch, within a supportive team focused on code quality and personal development. The role provides significant autonomy and encourages initiative.

Hermès is committed to ethical practices, diversity, and inclusion, fostering a human-centered adventure. The workplace culture emphasizes collaboration, continuous improvement, and a dedication to excellence in craftsmanship and digital innovation.