Lead Engineer (Web) - CONSUMER EXPERIENCE ENGINEERING

10+ years of software engineering experience with significant expertise in frontend application development.

3+ years of experience leading a technical capability, project or engineering team.

Strong hands-on expertise in ReactJS, TypeScript, JavaScript, Next.js, and GraphQL.

Deep understanding of browser fundamentals, rendering behaviour, web standards, and frontend application lifecycles.

Proven expertise in frontend system design, application architecture, and modern engineering patterns.

Experience designing scalable, modular, reliable, secure, and maintainable frontend applications.

Strong knowledge of server-side rendering, static generation, client-side rendering, and hybrid rendering strategies.

Strong understanding of application state management, data-fetching, caching, and synchronisation patterns.

Experience designing reusable components, shared libraries, and scalable frontend platforms.

Strong understanding of secure frontend development, authentication, authorization, and consumer data protection.

Proven experience improving Core Web Vitals, page-load performance, responsiveness, and runtime efficiency.

Strong knowledge of CDN, edge computing, browser caching, asset optimisation, and content delivery strategies.

Strong understanding of consumer journeys, conversion optimisation, personalization, and digital experience quality.

Practical knowledge of WCAG standards, semantic HTML, keyboard accessibility, and assistive technology compatibility.

Experience with experimentation platforms, feature flags and A/B testing.

Strong understanding of design systems, reusable component libraries, responsive design, and UX engineering principles.

Proven ability to influence architecture and engineering practices across multiple teams without direct authority.

Excellent problem-solving, communication, technical leadership, stakeholder management, and decision-making skills.

Experience designing or delivering headless and composable commerce solutions is preferred.

Proven ability to drive architectural decisions, influence technical direction and mentor engineers.

Experience using coding agents, LLMs or AI-assisted engineering tools to improve software delivery and developer productivity.

Experience in eCommerce, retail, or consumer digital products is strongly preferred.

PUMA provides equal opportunities for all job applicants, regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, sex,

gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, or disability. Equality for all is one of the core principles at

PUMA and we do not tolerate any form of harassment or discrimination.

At PUMA, every application is reviewed by real people who are committed to fairness, transparency, and equal

opportunity - no matter your background, identity, or experience.To ensure our process stays true to these values, no automated systems or AI tools are used to make hiring decisions. Every decision is made by real people -with real judgment and accountability. We may use functions supported by Artificial Intelligence (AI) to carry out isolated organizational steps, such as scheduling interviews. These functions have no influence on decisions in the application process. We believe in creating spaces where everyone is welcome, celebrated, and empowered to contribute authentically. Because at PUMA, whoever wants to play, can play.

PUMA is a global sports brand creating footwear, apparel, and accessories that inspire athletes and everyday movers. The PUMA Group owns PUMA, Cobra Golf, and stichd, operates in 120+ countries, and has around 22,000

employees worldwide.