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  • Our mission is to make people more fulfilled at work. We rely on coaching to bring this mission to life within organizations. Since 2016, we have been offering a platform with a global pool of coaches to expand coaching offerings within companies. We are one of the pioneers in Europe and collaborate with enterprises such as ASML, Atos, BASF, Capgemini, NTT Data, Merck and Telekom.

    Our specialized team consists of 40 employees. We are self-funded, proud of our culture, and realize our mission by embracing autonomy, authenticity, sustainability, wellbeing and passion for development in our daily work.

    Tasks

    • Define and Lead Frontend Strategy: You’ll shape our technical strategy, aligning it with the product roadmap by making key decisions on frameworks, tools, and methodologies to ensure scalable, future-proof solutions.
    • Architect and Develop High-Quality Applications: Oversee the design and implementation of responsive, high-performance applications using React and Next.js, delivering seamless user experiences across devices.
    • Collaborate Cross-Functionally: You’ll work closely with UX/UI designers, product managers, and backend engineers to ensure cohesive and synchronized product development from concept to deployment.
    • Mentor and Guide Team Members: You’ll foster a culture of learning and excellence, guiding junior developers and reinforcing best practices in code quality, testing, and maintainability.
    • Drive Innovation in Frontend Technologies: Stay up-to-date with industry trends, exploring and implementing advanced frontend technologies to enhance performance, accessibility, and security.
    • Enhance Development Processes: Actively contribute to process improvements, ensuring agile, efficient, and adaptable workflows that meet evolving project demands.

    Requirements

    • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.
    • 5+ years of frontend development experience, specializing in React and Next.js.
    • Advanced understanding of modern JavaScript (ES6+), asynchronous programming, state management, and component-based architecture.
    • Proven skills in optimizing web performance through lazy loading, code splitting, server-side rendering, and performance profiling.
    • Proficiency in web accessibility standards (WCAG) with a commitment to building inclusive applications.
    • Experience with testing frameworks like Jest and Cypress to ensure code reliability and quality.
    • Strong knowledge of version control with Git and CI/CD pipelines for streamlined development and deployment.
    • Demonstrated leadership in guiding teams and driving projects to successful completion.
    • Fluent in English with strong communication skills (German native skills are a plus).

    Benefits

    • Join a passionate team that values responsibility, mutual trust, open communication, and flexibility.
    • Thoughtfully chosen team events to strengthen our sense of community.
    • Focus on your growth with regular, appreciative feedback and a people-centered leadership approach.
    • Enjoy free coaching and meditation subscriptions to support your well-being.
    • Benefit from a healthy work-life balance: 30 days of vacation, a 4.5-day workweek, and a permanent contract.
    • Fair compensation and fully flexible home office options to suit your lifestyle.

    We look forward to receiving your application!

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