Senior Frontend UI Engineer

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Want to boost your career in a Senior Frontend UI Engineer role? Join our Local Managed Staffing team at NRB!

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Mission

As our new Senior Front-End UI Engineer, you will be a member of the DWP Communication Product Line. You will be at the forefront of innovation, embarking on a major greenfield project to rebuild the our client's corporate websites from the ground up.

You will be part of the team which will shape our client’s digital presence using a brand-new, cutting-edge technology stack: Sitecore XM Cloud, Next.js, React, and their own NOVA design system.

We are looking for a highly skilled Senior Front-End UI Engineer to join their dynamic team. The ideal candidate is an expert in modern front-end technologies with a passion for building high-quality, scalable, and reliable web platforms. You will play a crucial role in shaping our technical landscape, collaborating with a talented team to deliver exceptional user experiences.

Mission tasks: (non-exhaustive)

• Develop and maintain high-performance, reusable, and reliable front-end components using React.js and Next.js.

• Architect and implement sophisticated user interfaces with Tailwind CSS and leverage our NOVA design system, along with other UI libraries like Material UI, Radix UI, or Chakra UI.

• Manage and optimize our monorepo architecture using Turborepo to ensure efficient code sharing and streamlined development across projects.

• Design and oversee our CI/CD pipeline in Azure DevOps to automate testing and deployment.

• Implement containerized deployments and ensure our platforms are highly available and resilient.

• Collaborate with our back-end teams to integrate with headless CMS platforms like Sitecore XM Cloud, Contentstack, and Strapi.

• Act as a key technical advisor, supporting the Technical Architect and mentoring other team members on front-end best practices.

• Actively participate in an Agile/Scrum environment, contributing to sprint planning, daily stand-ups, and retrospectives.

Required Skills

Front-End Technologies:

• Frameworks/Libraries: Strong expertise in React.js and Next.js.

• Design Systems/UI Libraries: Proficiency with modern design systems and UI libraries such as NOVA, Material UI, Radix UI, and Chakra UI.

• Styling: Advanced knowledge of Tailwind CSS.

• State Management: Experience with state management libraries (e.g., Redux, Zustand).

• Core Languages: Mastery of JavaScript, TypeScript, HTML5, and CSS3.

Architecture & Deployment:

• Monorepos: Proven experience managing monorepos using tools like Turborepo or Lerna.

• Containerization: Expertise in containerized deployment with Docker and Kubernetes.

• CI/CD: Strong skills in setting up and managing CI/CD pipelines, specifically with Azure DevOps.

• Headless Architecture: Deep understanding of headless architecture and its implementation.

• High Availability: Experience in building highly available and reliable websites/platforms.

CMS & Collaboration:

• Headless CMS: Familiarity with CMS platforms such as Sitecore XM Cloud, Contentstack, and Strapi.

• Teamwork: Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a collaborative team.

• Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

• Agile/Scrum: Solid understanding and experience with the Scrum methodology.

Role-Specific Skills:

• Technical Support: Ability to support the Technical Architect and provide strong front-end expertise to the team.

• Problem-Solving: Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.

• Mentorship: Willingness to mentor and share knowledge with other developers.

Requirements

• 5+ years of professional experience in front-end development, with a strong portfolio of projects.

• An excellent knowledge of English and a good knowledge of Dutch and/or French.

• Expert-level proficiency in React.js, Next.js, and TypeScript.

• Demonstrable experience with modern design systems (e.g., NOVA) and UI libraries.

• Proven experience with Tailwind CSS.

• Proven experience managing monorepos (Turborepo, Lerna).

• Solid understanding of containerization (Docker) and CI/CD principles, preferably with Azure DevOps.

• Familiarity with headless CMS architecture and platforms (Sitecore XM Cloud, Contentstack, Strapi).

• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work effectively in a team-oriented, Scrum-based environment.

• A proactive mindset with a strong sense of ownership and a passion for building high-quality digital products.

• Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines

• Analytical and synthesis skills promoting simple oriented solutions

• Strong presentation skills

• Able to write processes, documentation and presentations

• Able to demonstrate Information Technologies is your passion

• Excellent communication and teamwork skills, with a proven ability to work closely with UX/UI Designer.

Our offer

·         Contractual flexibility, a permanent contract or a freelance assignment;

·         Flexible working hours with the possibility of teleworking (1 to 3 days a week);

·         A team of enthusiastic, professional and talented colleagues in a good mood and atmosphere;

·         Personalized career coaching to support your development;

·         A company with a pleasant, dynamic and innovative working atmosphere.

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