Front End Developer
Pubblicato il 22-10-2026 - As Watson in Milano
Why This Role Matters
This is a pivotal role supporting our O+O (Offline & Online) strategy, to deliver flexible, secure and high-performing digital experiences that turn business ambition into seamless customer journeys. As a Front End Developer, you will deliver front-end development scope with growing autonomy, owning quality, supporting delivery and contributing to high-performing digital experiences. Working collaboratively across teams, you will help improve product quality, performance and customer value while supporting the growth and development of colleagues. Through technical excellence, delivery focus and continuous improvement, you will play an important role in creating digital experiences that shape how millions of customers experience our brands so we can put a smile on our customers’ faces today and tomorrow.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Design and develop engaging, reliable front-end solutions that support seamless customer experiences across digital channels.
- Build clean, secure and high-performing user interfaces using modern development practices and established design standards.
- Develop scalable web applications using JavaScript, TypeScript and modern front-end technologies.
- Create responsive digital experiences that work effortlessly across devices, browsers and screen sizes.
- Integrate front-end solutions with APIs and backend services to deliver connected customer journeys.
- Use approved AI tools and emerging technologies to enhance productivity, improve quality and accelerate delivery.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality digital solutions throughout the development lifecycle.
- Take ownership of resolving issues and continuously improving performance, usability and overall product quality.
- Share knowledge and provide practical support to junior developers, helping to build capability and confidence across the team.
What You’ll Bring
- Experience developing modern web applications using JavaScript, TypeScript and contemporary front-end frameworks.
- Strong understanding of HTML, CSS, responsive design and accessibility best practices.
- Experience integrating applications with APIs and delivering secure, high-performing digital experiences.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to prioritise work and deliver effective solutions.
- A collaborative mindset, with a passion for learning, sharing knowledge and embracing new technologies, including AI-powered tools.
- A degree in Information Technology, Computer Science or a related discipline, together with at least two years' experience in a software development environment. Experience within retail, customer-focused or international organisations would be advantageous.
How You Will Make An Impact
- Help shape digital experiences that make it easier and more enjoyable for customers to engage with our brands.
- Drive higher quality and performance through clean, maintainable solutions and a continuous improvement mindset.
- Use technology and AI-powered tools responsibly to improve productivity, accelerate delivery and enhance customer outcomes.
- Contribute to scalable solutions that support business growth across multiple markets and customer touchpoints.
- Champion accessible and engaging user experiences by connecting technical decisions with customer needs.
- Support the development of others by sharing knowledge, offering guidance and contributing to a collaborative team culture.
- Promote sustainable engineering practices through reusable solutions, efficient development approaches and continuous capability building.
Who We Are
You may not have heard of us, but you’ll know our brands! AS Watson is the world’s largest international health and beauty retailer, with over 17,000 stores across 31 markets serving over 5.3 billion customers each year.
From Superdrug, Kruidvat and Watsons to Marionnaud, The Perfume Shop and many more, our brands are loved by customers around the world. Behind them are passionate people who are encouraged to innovate, collaborate and grow.
What You Will Get From Us
- Competitive base salary of €36,000–€41,000 based on your skills and experience
- Performance Premio
- Exclusive Discounts – Enjoy savings across our iconic brands
- Holiday entitlement
- Hybrid Working Model
- Refer-a-friend scheme
- Learning and Development Opportunities
- Mental Health and Wellbeing Support
- Welfare allowance
- Food Vouchers – Lunch is on us!
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