Position: Senior Frontend Engineer (React) in Swiss GovTech Company
Company: Konova AG
Category: JavaScript
Experience required: 5y
English level: intermediate
Published: 2023-03-01T00:00:00+02:00

Do you want to play a key role in developing a SaaS product that creates real value for society? Do you want to make a difference and develop yourself at the same time? You are an experienced senior full-stack developer? Apply and work with us!

With our innovative solution "E-Mitwirkung" we are digitalizing the Swiss democracy and help governments communicating with their citizens and engaging them in projects. Our product is successful and attracts a lot of interest. To develop the solution further and ensure a stable operation, we are looking for an interested, independent and communicative Senior Frontend Engineer.

**Tasks**
_ Frontend engineering throughout the entire development lifecycle (conception, implementation, testing and release)
_ Translate wireframes into functional requirements and write well-abstracted, reusable, and high-performance code for responsive UI components
_ Ensure the technical feasibility of UI/UX designs
_ Analyzing business processes and issues, proactively identifying opportunities and risks, developing technical concepts, writing stories and tasks,
_ Work closely with backend developers to understand and properly use the system APIs
_ Providing coaching and mentoring to the existing frontend engineers
_ Performing code reviews

**Requirements**
_ 7+ years of software engineering experience with at least 2 years in a Senior role
_ Strong knowledge and experience working with JavaScript, Typescript and React and related technologies Sass, Redux, Bootstrap
_ A solid understanding of semantic HTML, CSS, and core JavaScript concepts
_ Have an eye for layout aesthetics and details
_ Have excellent communication skills and a positive mindset
_ Are able to work from Monday to Friday in a time zone range CET +/- 3 hours
_ Are fluent in English

**Even better, if you**
_ Experience as Full-Stack Developer (PHP / Laravel)
_ Knowledge of WCAG 2.1 / Accessibility
_ Have experience working in a startup, SaaS, e-government or the public sector

**Our technology stack:**

Backend: PHP / Laravel / MySQL / REST API
Frontend: JavaScript / TypeScript / React / SCSS / Bootstrap
DevOps: Kubernetes, Docker, Git, Bitbucket CI/CD, Jira

**Benefits**
_ A product with real value for society that is already successful in Switzerland
_ Gross-Salary between $ 45'000 and $ 65'000, based on your experience
_ You will have a strong impact on how the product is being developed. We
value your input!
_ No-bullshit culture
_ 20 paid vacation days plus bank holidays
_ Flat hierarchies and short decision-making processes
_ A small, friendly and motivated international team consisting of 11 people
_ Training & education budget
_ Bring your own device (BYOD) and get compensated