Senior Frontend Software Engineer

Why DEPT®

We are pioneers at heart. What this means, is that we are always leaning forward, thinking of what we can create tomorrow that does not exist today. We were born digital and we are a new model of agency, with a deep skillset in tech and marketing. That’s why we hire curious, self-driven, talented people who never stop innovating.

Our culture is big enough to cope and small enough to care. Meaning, that with people across 20+ countries, we’re big enough to provide you with the best tools, global opportunities, and benefits that help you thrive. While acting small by investing in you, your growth, your team, and giving you the autonomy to solve our clients' problems, no matter where you are in the world.

What You’ll Do

• Develop exceptional front-end and/or full-stack web experiences using React, Node.js, and modern JavaScript frameworks.
• Work closely with designers and strategists to bring rich, interactive UI/UX to life
• Contribute to CMS architecture, particularly with headless platforms like Contentful or Sanity
• Lead technical conversations with clients, offering consultative insight from discovery through delivery
• Participate in code reviews, architecture discussions, and delivery team ceremonies
• Help define development best practices and mentor teammates on technical craftsmanship
• Collaborate cross-functionally with UX, design, DevOps, and QA teams

What You Bring (Baseline)

• 5+ years of experience with modern JavaScript, including deep familiarity with React or Vue
• 5+ years of experience with Next.js, Remix, Nuxt, or similar frameworks using SSR, SSG, and ISR techniques
• Expert HTML/CSS fundamentals with a track record of responsive, accessible implementation
• Experience working in cross-disciplinary teams and interfacing with clients or stakeholders
• Familiarity with Git, Agile methodologies, CI/CD pipelines, and cloud platforms like Vercel, Netlify, or AWS.
• You’re a natural problem-solver and willing to take initiative
• You enjoy talking to clients and are good distilling technical information for a variety of roles within a business

Bonus Points (Nice to Have, and Willing to Learn)

• Experience creating complex interactions with tools like GSAP, Motion, Lottie, or WebGL (e.g., three.js)
• Data visualization chops using D3, Highcharts, or Chart.js
• Headless CMS experience at scale (multi-language, multi-region, complex workflows)
• Accessibility knowledge (WCAG 2.2, Section 508) and testing with screen readers or keyboard nav
• Understanding of performance optimization, Lighthouse scoring, and Core Web Vitals
• Familiarity with a backend technology like Node.js using frameworks like Express, Nest, Hapi, Koa, etc.
• SQL and NoSQL familiarity, especially PostgreSQL
• Interest in mentoring or shaping technical culture

What We Value

• Creative Technologists – You appreciate design and user experience as much as clean code
• Client Empathy – You can translate between business goals and technical architecture
• Curiosity & Initiative – You keep up with new tools, challenge assumptions, and love to learn
• Collaborative Spirit – You value diversity of thought and the team effort behind great work

WHAT DO WE OFFER?

• We enjoy spending time together, working closely with other local colleagues, and getting to know one another.
  Our Buenos Aires offices (Villa Crespo or Mar del Plata) are fully equipped with refreshments and great common spaces!
• Premium healthcare through OSDE for the employee and their immediate family members
• Mendel prepaid card with a monthly allowance for grocery purchases
• Monthly reimbursements for Wi-Fi/electricity expenses
• Monthly reimbursements for training/English classes
• 100% covered “Plan Total” membership at Sportclub
• Access to a our benefits platform through Bonda
• A flexible vacation policy

WE SUPPORT YOU BEING YOU

DEPT® is an equal opportunity employer (EOE). We believe our work is at its best when our people feel safe and free to be themselves. We’re committed to an inclusive and barrier-free recruitment and selection process and workplace, regardless of anyone’s lived experience, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, and genetic information. So tell us about any accommodations you need. It’s totally confidential and only used to make sure you feel fully supported at every step.

We are a B Corp-certified company passionate about purpose-driven work. Our hope is that you can feel good about the contributions DEPT® is making to the world, and we always have an open door for your ideas in making the world a better place.

DEPT® is a pioneering technology and marketing services company that creates integrated end-to-end digital experiences for brands such as Google, KFC, Philips, Audi, Twitch, Patagonia, eBay and more. Its team of 2,500+ digital specialists across 30+ locations on 5 continents delivers pioneering work on a global scale with a boutique culture.

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DIVERSITY, EQUITY, & INCLUSION

At DEPT®, we take pride in creating an inclusive workplace where everyone has an equal opportunity to thrive. We actively seek to recruit, develop, nurture, and retain talented individuals from diverse backgrounds, with varying skills and perspectives.

Not sure you meet all qualifications? Apply, and let us decide! Research shows that women and members of underrepresented groups tend not to apply for jobs when they think they may not meet every requirement, when in fact they do. We believe in giving everyone a fair chance to shine.

We also encourage you to reach out to us and discuss any reasonable adjustments we can make to support you throughout the recruitment process and your time with us.

Want to know more about our dedication to diversity, equity, and inclusion? Check out our efforts here.