We’d like to meet an engaged and passionate Lead Web Engineer to join the ASOS Technology Web team. The ideal candidate would like to work with cutting edge technology to help us build the ultimate experience for our fashion conscious 20-somethings. Our website receives over 280 million visits per month, reaching out to more than 24 million active customers. You will have the opportunity to join a group of exceptionally talented individuals who are at the top of their game and set the best practices in everything they do. 

We’d like to meet someone with the following technical experience: 

• JavaScript fundamentals and modern syntax 

• Modern JavaScript frameworks including React.js

• HTML/CSS

• Creating reusable components across micro frontends 

• Identifying site issues and customer journeys using analytics and MVT  

• Bonus points for Redux 

• Node.js for server-side rendering, building micro services  

• Building automated acceptance tests 

• Bonus points for Cypress and WebDriver.io frameworks 

• Writing unit tests following TDD 

• Crafting software using engineering fundamentals 

• SOLID, KISS, DRY and YAGNI, writing secure code 

• Contributing to and maintaining an inner source GitHub repo 

• CI / CD pipelines including Docker workflows 

• HTTP and working with CDNs, cloud technologies 

• Bonus points for Azure and Kubernetes 

• Building and maintaining user interfaces that support multiple devices and browsers 

• Including accessibility standards compliance and SEO 

• Web application performance best practices 

• Supporting critical applications by using logging and monitoring 

• Agile & lean practices including XP and pair programming 

  
  

We’d like to meet someone who embraces: 

• Nurturing agile ways of working within your team 

• Supporting the engineering community  

• Responsibility for quality and delivery of your applications 

• Setting the architectural direction of your applications 

• Influencing the future direction of the Web platform 

• Mentoring technical team members to support their growth 

• Engaging across ASOS technology to create sustainable solutions 

• Fostering cross team collaboration 

• Sharing knowledge across the Web platform 

• Supporting the recruitment team 

What's in it for you? 

• Competitive salary, pension, and private medical care scheme

• Performance related bonus

• Flex benefits allowance - which you can chose to take as extra cash, or use towards other benefits

• 25 days paid annual leave + an extra day for your birthday

• Employee discount (excellent savings off ASOS items across our full range)

• Tech Develops - our internal tech focussed skills development programme to focus on your personal growth as a technologist

• Opportunity to represent ASOS at industry leading events

• Opportunity to help shape and drive our DE&I initiatives in Tech (like our WIT movement and Diversity mentoring in Tech)

• Opportunity to make an impact from day one and work with the latest in cutting edge of technology

We are all equal! 

We’re committed to creating an inclusive workforce.  We believe in a world where you have the freedom to explore and express yourself without judgement, no matter who you are or where you’re from. Where you value yourself and feel proud of who you are. Where individuality is a source of confidence, because difference makes the world a better place.