Screwfix

About Screwfix

Screwfix.com is the online platform for Screwfix, a leading UK-based retailer of tools, hardware, and building supplies. The website offers a vast range of products for both tradespeople and DIY enthusiasts, including categories like power tools, plumbing supplies, electrical components, construction materials, and general hardware.
Overall, the website complements Screwfix’s in-store experience by offering convenience, speed, and access to a large inventory of products.

What I was involved in:

This project involved replacing a legacy monolith system, a Web Commerce Platform, with a modern, micro front end architecture to improve performance, scalability, and flexibility. The transition included the development of a component library to standardize and streamline the front end across various microservices. The new service also integrated essential third-party tools such a new CMS, enabling efficient content management, and digital experience platform for enhanced experimentation and personalization capabilities.
A pixel-perfect implementation involves translating design mockups into a fully functional user interface that precisely matches every detail of the original design, down to the smallest element. This process requires close attention to layout, spacing, typography, and responsiveness, ensuring that the final product is visually identical across different devices and browsers. In achieving pixel perfection, I collaborated closely with designers to align on specifications, and utilized CSS, advanced layout techniques, and development tools to fine-tune the UI. This attention to detail not only enhanced the visual fidelity of the project but also improved the overall user experience by delivering a polished, cohesive interface that met both design and functional standards.
In addition to architectural improvements, the project focused heavily on performance optimizations to deliver a faster, more responsive user experience. The entire development lifecycle was supported by a well-structured CI/CD pipeline, ensuring reliable and efficient deployments. This modernized solution enabled more rapid iterations and provided the foundation for further digital innovations.