Technical Lead (Vtex)

The opportunity

At Valtech, we’ve got opportunities to offer you — for learning; for growing; for making world-changing impact; for being a real agent of change. Our global workforce exists to unlock a better way to experience the world, and that all starts with our workplace. We’re proud of:  

• What we do 
• Our values 
• Our workplace 
• The borderless framework we work in 

The role

We are seeking a Technical Leader with strong expertise in VTEX IO, FastStore, and modern frontend technologies to join our growing VTEX Division.
The ideal candidate combines hands-on technical skills in React, JavaScript, and e-commerce architectures with leadership abilities to guide and mentor developers, ensure technical excellence, and support project success.

Role responsibilities

• Lead the technical design and architecture for VTEX projects, ensuring best practices and quality standards.
• Review, guide, and approve technical solutions proposed by developers.
• Conduct code reviews and technical mentoring to help team members grow and deliver better quality.
• Collaborate with project managers, architects, and stakeholders to align technical direction with business goals.
• Identify technical risks early and propose mitigation strategies.
• Continuously research and advocate for new tools, frameworks, and methodologies to keep the division at the cutting edge.
• Ensure that projects maintain performance, scalability, and security standards.
• Act as a point of escalation for complex technical issues during project delivery.
• Contribute to internal knowledge bases, best practice repositories, and technical onboarding processes.

Minimum qualifications

We want all new hires to succeed in their roles Valtech. That's why we've outlined the job requirements below. To be considered for this role, it's important that you meet all Minimum Qualifications. If you do not meet all of the Preferred Qualifications, we still encourage you to apply. 

• 8+ years of experience in frontend development, including significant work in e-commerce projects.
• Strong expertise in VTEX IO development and experience with FastStore (preferred).
• Proficiency in React, JavaScript (Vanilla JS & ES6+), and CSS, with hands-on experience with preprocessors like SASS or LESS.
• Solid understanding of Node.js fundamentals and object-oriented and functional programming principles.
• Experience designing scalable, modular frontend architectures for performance and maintainability.
• Deep understanding of responsive design best practices and mobile-first development.
• Experience integrating with GraphQL and REST APIs.
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines, build tools (npm, Webpack, Gulp), and Git-based workflows.
• Strong knowledge of technical SEO and accessibility considerations.
• Experience in agile methodologies, particularly Scrum, and ability to drive ceremonies (daily standups, sprint planning, retrospectives).
• Upper-Intermediate English (B2+) proficiency, capable of leading technical discussions and documentation.

Preferred qualifications

• VTEX Certifications (a strong plus).
• Experience with Next.js, Server-Side Rendering (SSR), and Headless CMS architectures.
• Hands-on experience with testing frameworks like Jest, Mocha, or Cypress.
• Knowledge of state management libraries (Redux, MobX, etc.) at a design level.
• Previous experience as a Technical Lead, Team Lead, or Solution Architect in frontend-heavy projects.
• Familiarity with performance monitoring and error tracking tools (e.g., Lighthouse, New Relic, Sentry)

Your process

After submitting your application, you will hear from a member of our Talent Acquisition team if your skills and experience match the position. Be mindful of recruitment fraud by only replying and engaging with email contacts that end with the '@valtech.com' or '@kinandcarta.com' domain. 

We strive to create an inclusive environment for all candidates. If you have any specific requirements or need reasonable adjustments to participate in the application or interview process, please let us know at kincarta-amer.ta.team@valtech.com.

About Valtech 

Valtech is the experience innovation company that exists to unlock a better way to experience the world. By blending crafts, categories, and cultures, our global team of 6,500 professionals in more than 60 offices help brands unlock value in a digitally accelerated world. At the intersection of insights and perspectives, we leverage the power of data, AI, creativity, and technology to achieve experience innovation for many of the world’s best-known organisations, including L’Oreal, NatWest, DWP, P&G, Volkswagen, and US department of Agriculture. 

Valtech will always be recognized not just for the quality of the work we deliver, but for all the amazing people that make it happen. We work to create an equitable workplace that gives people from all backgrounds the support they need to thrive, grow and meet their goals (whatever they may be). At Valtech, we don’t just talk about how to get things done; we transform by doing.