Senior Frontend Engineer

Almedia
Berlin, Germany
On-site

Who this role is best for

Frontend engineers with 7+ years of React and TypeScript experience and a strategic mindset will find this leadership role in Berlin rewarding, given the emphasis on architecture ownership and product impact.

Best fit for

  • Candidates with strong frontend architecture experience and a strategic product mindset
    — “own the frontend architecture, set a high bar for code quality, and significantly impact product direction”
  • Individuals who thrive in a high-growth, bootstrapped startup environment
    — “Bootstrapped and profitable from day one, Almedia is Germany’s fastest-growing company (FT1000)”
  • Engineers comfortable with AI-assisted development and end-to-end collaboration
    — “Using AI tools (Claude, Cursor, Copilot, etc.) as part of your everyday toolkit”

Things to consider

  • The role requires a high level of autonomy and ownership of the frontend stack
    — “own the frontend architecture, set a high bar for code quality”
  • Candidates must be able to work in a central Berlin office regularly
    — “Central Berlin Office: Work from a fully-stocked modern office built for collaboration”

How to stand out

  • Highlight your experience in building scalable React and TypeScript applications
    — “Extensive experience (7+ years) in developing scalable applications with TypeScript and React”
  • Showcase your ability to mentor and lead technical decisions
    — “You'll serve as a key resource for technical decision-making and mentor other engineers”
  • Demonstrate your experience with A/B testing and feature flagging integrations
    — “Implement and manage integrations with external services for A/B testing and feature flagging”
  • Emphasize your track record of delivering high-quality, testable code efficiently
    — “Deliver high-quality, testable code at a high pace, enabling a culture of developer productivity”
  • Demonstrate strong communication skills and ability to translate product vision into technical execution
    — “Work closely with our CTO, backend teams, and Product to translate the product vision into a robust technical reality”
Pace · Fast PacedCollaboration · HighAutonomy · HighDecision Impact · Company

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What success looks like

  • developing a scalable frontend architecture
  • implementing data-driven decisions
Typical background
7+ years of frontend development experience

Skills & requirements

Required

Frontend DevelopmentArchitecture DesignCode QualityIntegration Management

Preferred

React Native

Stack & domain

ReactTypeScriptNestJSA/B TestingFeature FlaggingAI ToolsOwnership MindsetMove Fast MentalityCreative And Solution-drivenExcellent CommunicationFocus On ImpactRewardsBackendProduct Direction

About the role

Original posting from Almedia via Ashby

Our bar is high, and this is the best place for ambitious builders.

Bootstrapped and profitable from day one, Almedia is Germany’s fastest-growing company (FT1000). Join us as we build the global leader in rewards, at a $1bn+ revenue run rate and climbing fast.

Senior Frontend Engineer

This role is for a highly experienced and autonomous engineer who will own the frontend architecture, set a high bar for code quality, and significantly impact product direction through hands-on development and strategic collaboration.

What You'll Do 🎯

  • Own the Architecture: Design, develop, and maintain a new codebase using React and TypeScript to create a scalable, clean, and efficient frontend architecture.
  • Drive Product Quality at Speed: Deliver high-quality, testable code at a high pace, enabling a culture of developer productivity and smooth feature deployment through efficient processes.
  • Integrate Data-Driven Decisions: Implement and manage integrations with external services for A/B testing and feature flagging to ensure the product vision is validated and guided by data.
  • Collaborate and Lead: Work closely with our CTO, backend teams, and Product to translate the product vision into a robust technical reality. You'll serve as a key resource for technical decision-making and mentor other engineers.
  • Using AI tools (Claude, Cursor, Copilot, etc.) as part of your everyday toolkit. We actively encourage AI-assisted development.

What You'll Bring 💡

  • Frontend Mastery: Extensive experience (7+ years) in developing scalable applications with TypeScript and React.
  • Full-Stack Acumen: A functional understanding of JS backends (e.g., NestJS) to facilitate seamless collaboration and end-to-end development.
  • Quality & Performance Focus: A proven ability to write high-quality, testable code and a passion for optimizing performance to ensure a smooth user experience.
  • Design Sensitivity: A great eye for design and the ability to work independently to create a polished, user-friendly interface.
  • Bonus: Experience in writing React Native applications is a plus.

What Makes You a Great Fit 🌟

  • You're a self-starter with a strong ownership mindset who takes full accountability for the entire frontend stack.
  • You have a "Move Fast" mentality, prioritizing developer productivity to deliver high-quality code at an accelerated pace.
  • You are creative and solution-driven, able to navigate and solve tough challenges with ease.
  • You're an excellent communicator with great English skills, both written and spoken, to collaborate effectively with all stakeholders.
  • You have a "Focus on Impact" mindset, ensuring your work directly contributes to business decisions and has a clear, measurable effect on the product's success.

Why Almedia? 🎁

  • Scale With Almedia: Grow alongside a startup that has been profitable from day one.
  • Central Berlin Office: Work from a fully-stocked modern office built for collaboration, accessible from all around Berlin.
  • Other Benefits: Transport subsidy, breakfasts and lunches, language learning, Urban Sports Club, and more.

We believe in fostering talent, evaluating all skill levels during the hiring process, and providing a clear path for growth. Almedia is an equal opportunity employer. We embrace and celebrate diversity, and encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply.

Source: Almedia careers (Ashby)

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