
Senior Frontend Engineer (m/f/d)
Journaway GmbH7 days ago
Remote, GermanySenior
Responsibilities
- Build and maintain the React and Tailwind design system.
- Own frontend performance in Next.js 16, including rendering strategy, bundle size, and user experience on slow connections.
- Treat accessibility as a default requirement throughout development.
- Develop the Node.js layer using Express.js or Nest.js between the UI and backend services, using Redis for caching where appropriate.
- Write clean code and automated unit, component, and end-to-end tests.
- Participate in code reviews, pair programming, and lasting technical decisions.
- Direct, review, and improve coding-agent output using Claude Code.
- Collaborate with software architects, product owners, and fellow developers in an agile team.
Requirements
- Several years of production frontend development experience with React, Next.js, and TypeScript.
- Strong knowledge of Tailwind CSS and client-side state management with Zustand.
- Experience with unit and component testing using Vitest and end-to-end testing using Playwright.
- Comfort with Node.js, Express.js or Nest.js, and APIs from a microservices backend.
- Ability to communicate clearly and work comfortably in English.
- Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
- Experience with AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Platform is preferred but not required.
Benefits
- Fully remote work with no relocation required.
- 30 days of vacation and up to 50 workation days per year.
- Sabbatical option, Hansefit, pension contributions, and an employee loan program.
- Travel-industry discounts for personal trips.
- Three-step hiring process consisting of online HR, online Head of Engineering, and on-site team interviews.