Senior Frontend Engineer (React)

About the Company

eRecht24 IT GmbH develops innovative digital solutions centered around IT law, data protection, and compliance. Their platforms assist thousands of businesses in operating legally secure online. They focus on creating enduring, business-critical web applications with high standards of quality and clear product orientation.

Role Overview

We are seeking a seasoned frontend professional who will take ownership, influence technical decisions, and drive sustainable enhancements of our React-based applications.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the advancement and scalability of our frontend architecture based on React.
• Design and implement complex features emphasizing user experience, performance, and maintainability.
• Integrate REST APIs and collaborate closely with Laravel backend developers on interface design.
• Conduct code reviews and uphold high coding standards within the team.
• Contribute to and evaluate architectural decisions, including state management, component structure, and testing strategies.
• Mitigate technical debt actively and consistently enhance existing systems.
• Work in close cooperation with product managers and backend teams to evolve our platform collaboratively.
• Assume technical responsibilities beyond personal code contributions by sharing knowledge and supporting teammates.

Required Qualifications

• Completed education or degree in computer science or an equivalent qualification through practical experience.
• Minimum five years of professional experience focused on frontend development with React.
• Strong expertise in modern JavaScript (ES6+) and deep understanding of React, including hooks and component lifecycle.
• Proficient use of TypeScript in production environments.
• Experience developing and maintaining sophisticated, long-term web applications beyond simple marketing or landing pages.
• Demonstrated ability to design and evolve frontend architectures, such as state management and component organization.
• Familiarity with contemporary styling methodologies, preferably using utility-first CSS frameworks like Tailwind CSS.
• Willingness to take ownership of technical decisions and think beyond individual code contributions.
• Organized, quality-conscious approach to work paired with strong self-motivation and team collaboration skills.

Technical Skills and Competencies

• Strong command of asynchronous data handling and integration of RESTful APIs (using tools like Fetch or Axios).
• Experience with frontend automated testing, including unit and integration tests (for example with Vitest or similar tools).
• Advanced knowledge of modern CSS styling methods, especially utility-first frameworks like Tailwind CSS.
• Familiar with modern build tools and development environments such as Vite and proficient in Git version control.
• Understanding of Continuous Integration and Continuous Delivery (CI/CD) processes and their importance in software deployment.
• Heightened focus on performance optimization (rendering efficiency, load times) and accessibility (including compliance with accessibility standards).

Benefits

• Salary range of €60,000 to €80,000 gross per annum, dependent on experience and qualifications.
• Hybrid work model with options for remote work from home.
• Company-sponsored Weiterbildung (professional training) to foster career and personal growth.
• Team-building corporate events to promote collaboration and culture.
• Modern equipment and a professional development environment.
• Short decision-making paths and genuine technical influence.
• Company pension scheme.
• Additional benefits such as vouchers or other perks.
• Complimentary beverages available at the office.
• Free parking spaces.
• Causal dress code policy.

Work Culture

• Small, dedicated development teams.
• Tight collaboration between development and product teams.
• Clear responsibilities without micromanagement.
• Pragmatism valued over rigid dogmatism.
• Room for technical decisions and ongoing improvement.

Equal Opportunity Statement

We welcome applications from all candidates regardless of gender, identity, origin, or background. Applications from people with disabilities are especially encouraged when qualifications are equivalent.