Sephora Lead Front-End Developer

Neuilly-sur-Seine • France

Monday, February 24, 2025

Sephora, a distinguished member of the LVMH family, stands as a global leader in the selective distribution of prestigious beauty products. With a presence in over 35 markets and more than 3,000 stores worldwide, Sephora is renowned for its innovative approach and commitment to diversity and inclusion. As an employer, Sephora fosters an environment where creativity and individuality are celebrated, empowering its 40,000 employees to redefine the future of beauty.

1. Guide the development team in migrating legacy systems to a headless front end using React JS and Next JS.
2. Perform tasks typical of an experienced React developer, including writing reliable, quality code and participating in code reviews.
3. Maintain and optimize existing codebase, addressing bugs and production incidents.
4. Engage in technological research to propose enhancements for web performance, SEO, and accessibility.
5. Design technical solutions for assigned projects and document them thoroughly.
6. Collaborate on interface contracts with the Back-For-Front team (API/Middleware).
7. Ensure adherence to good development practices and implement testing protocols (unit tests, TDD).
8. Support and develop skills within the developer squad.
9. Optimize front-end client performance, including page load optimization and browser compatibility.

1. Experience in medium or large-scale headless projects, especially in migrating monolithic E-Commerce platforms.
2. At least 7 years of experience in web development with HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.
3. Expertise in React JS and NextJS framework.
4. Proficiency in front-end architectures and rendering strategies (SSG, SSR, ISR).
5. Successful experience as a Lead Developer for at least 2 years.
6. Experience with Agile methodologies, particularly SCRUM.
7. Mastery of project management tools like Jira and Confluence.

1. Expertise in component-oriented development and REST API principles.
2. Strong interpersonal and analytical skills.
3. Effective organizational abilities.
4. Continuous engagement in technological advancements.
5. Knowledge of monorepo and micro-frontend architectures.
6. Experience with design systems and related tools (Figma, Storybook, Zeroheight).
7. Understanding of DevOps culture and CI/CD processes.
8. Familiarity with Cloud environments, especially GCP, is advantageous.

A minimum of 7 years in web development, with at least 2 years in a lead role, focusing on headless architecture projects.

Sephora offers a dynamic work environment with opportunities for professional growth, personalized career plans, and the chance to work with talented teams. Employees benefit from a culture of learning and innovation, with a commitment to diversity and inclusion.

Sephora's workplace culture is characterized by its innovative spirit and commitment to diversity. As part of the LVMH family, Sephora values creativity and individuality, fostering an inclusive environment where employees are empowered to excel and redefine beauty standards.