(Senior) Frontend Engineer (all genders)
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Nov 12, 2026. First seen by Alion on Jul 15, 2026. chargecloud scores A on the Alion truth index.
What you will do
- Modernize a business-critical frontend application in production by reducing technical debt, refactoring legacy code, and making architectural decisions balancing user value and long-term sustainability
- Work closely with UI/UX on modernizing both interface and user experience, implementing designs while proactively contributing ideas that improve usability
- Establish and evolve frontend standards across UI consistency, accessibility (WCAG), testing practices, and code quality
- Build and contribute to reusable component libraries and design system integrations that scale across the product
- Challenge requirements when they don't serve users or the codebase, and partner with Product, Design, and Backend Engineering to align technical solutions with business needs
- Drive meaningful modernization increments into production while owning outcomes, unblocking progress, and raising what's broken
- Work heavily with AI across the entire software development lifecycle, managing its risks as rigorously as you leverage its benefits
Your profile
- You have a degree in Computer Science or a comparable qualification that serves as your technical foundation
- Several years of hands-on experience in frontend architecture and modernization of complex web applications
- Strong proficiency in Vue, Nuxt and TypeScript
- Experience contributing to reusable component libraries, UI patterns, or design systems
- Solid understanding of testing practices, particularly Unit and E2E testing
- Sound knowledge of accessibility standards and ideally practical experience with WCAG-oriented implementation
- You link technical decisions directly to user value and business goals, always questioning why a problem matters, who it is for, and if it's the right solution.
- You shape architectural direction without needing formal authority, helping your team grow through role modeling, constructive feedback, and strong technical advocacy.
- You are comfortable working in complex production environments with mature or legacy systems, successfully handling shifting priorities and ambiguous requirements while actively improving the codebase.
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively in cross-functional teams with Product, Design, and Engineering
- Resilient and focused in the face of ambiguity; comfortable navigating large-scale change projects
- You are fluent in English; German is a plus
Why us?
Remote First: Whether you prefer working from home, using co-working spaces across Germany, or being in our modern headquarters in Cologne - we support all working styles.Well equipped: To make sure you have everything you need in your home office, we provide the appropriate hardware. After your probation period, you’ll also receive a budget for ergonomic home office equipment.
Flexibility: You can organize your working hours flexibly. With a core working time from 9:00 to 12:00, you have plenty of freedom to balance work and personal life. With our Workation Worldwide program, you can work remotely for up to 60 days per year from anywhere within ±4 hours of the German time zone.
Benefits à la carte: With Probonio, you can design your benefits anew every month: Use your budget for meal subsidies, childcare support, vouchers, or book your Urban Sports Club membership - all easily managed via app.
Time Off & Recharge: You benefit from 32 days of paid vacation per year. In addition, Christmas Eve and New Year’s Eve are fully off. With our Culture Day, you can also take a day off that is personally important to you - intentionally and individually.
Company-wide Bonus: Our Shared Success Plan strengthens a shared result orientation by transparently and fairly sharing company success with everyone.
Mobility & sustainability: Through FINN JobAuto, you can lease your own electric vehicle at attractive conditions. You can also benefit from bike leasing.
Team spirit: Our teams meet in person once per tertial for brainstorming, workshops, and of course for our much-loved summer and winter events.
Healthy at work: We support you with Urban Sports Club, life coaching programs, and additional offerings to help you stay fit and stress-free in your daily work.
Dog-Friendly Headquarters: Your four-legged friend is welcome in the office-bring your dog to work!
And more: 20% contribution to your company pension plan, access to our attractive corporate benefits portal, and lots of fun - “Spark joy together” is one of our core company values for a reason
Employment type
Full-time, 40 hours, permanentWant to join the team?
We look forward to receiving your application!At our company, everyone is welcome - regardless of gender, gender identity, disability, ethnic background, nationality, religion, belief, age, or sexual orientation. What matters most is that you’re a great fit for our team.