Senior Frontend Engineer (all genders)

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airfocus, the world’s first modular product management platform, is growing on all continents. We have proven to be an up-and-coming industry leader with a proven business model and a first-class team. Now, with thousands of users from customers like Shopify, Caterpillar, or The Washington Post, it’s time to add fuel to the fire and further scale up our product-led growth!

As our senior frontend engineer specializing in React and TypeScript, you will be responsible for crafting seamless and intuitive user interfaces that drive exceptional user experiences. In addition to your outstanding technical skills, you possess the ability to inspire and guide a team of developers to create high-quality, and scalable results. You will collaborate closely with the tech lead and CTO, mentor engineers, and contribute to architectural decisions.

Our tech stack

• React frontend with React-query for asynchronous state management.
• Modular architecture with multiple extension packages that extend the core application managed in a monorepo for the frontend.
• Typescript definitions for data fetching provided by the backend.
• Separate repository for UI components.
• React, NextJS, dnd kit, Turbo, Slate, Kubernetes, GitHub.

What you’ll do

• Improve and maintain our application architecture.
• Implement complex and reusable React components from drag & drop to rendering large data collections.
• Work closely with product managers and designers to refine and implement new feature concepts.
• Review and test the work of your peers throughout all stages of the development cycle.
• Collaborate with backend engineers to integrate frontend interfaces with backend APIs.
• Diagnose and troubleshoot frontend issues, ensuring timely resolution and a seamless user experience.
• Mentor junior members of the frontend team, sharing your expertise and providing guidance on best practices.

• Profound experience as a frontend / fullstack engineer.
• Comprehensive knowledge of React and TypeScript.
• In-depth knowledge of modern CSS.
• Experience in modern HTTP Rest APIs.
• Knowledge in writing tests.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced and collaborative environment.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to convey technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
• Agile mindset.
• Working autonomously as well as being a team player.
• You could win a debate on tabs vs. spaces conducted entirely in English. ;)
• Nice to have: Experience with Docker.

You'll join a diverse and talented team, with plenty of opportunities for personal growth, impact, and learning.

• Remote first team: Work from our cool HQ in Hamburg or anywhere in Europe - forever!
• Flexible working hours.
• Boost your personal development in an environment that encourages continuous learning.
• L&D budget.
• Competitive compensation.
• Project squads with rotating team members.
• MacBook Pro or notebook of your choice.
• Healthy (and non-healthy!) snacks and beverages (if you're in Hamburg).
• Recurring virtual events.
• Annual airfolks meet-ups!

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