Senior Frontend Engineer (React)

TL;DR

Senior Frontend Engineer (React): Developing and maintaining high-quality, performant frontend features for a large-scale e-commerce web shop with an accent on scalability and user experience. Focus on architecting sustainable frontend solutions, optimizing Core Web Vitals, and leading complex projects from conception to deployment.

Location: Hamburg, Germany

Salary: €60,000 – €70,000 yearly

Company

hirify.global is one of Europe’s fastest growing e-commerce companies, operating at the intersection of fashion and technology to make online shopping personal and seamless.

What you will do

• Develop and maintain scalable frontend features for the Web Shop across Desktop, Mobile Web, and Tablet using React and TypeScript.
• Collaborate with product managers, UX designers, and QA managers to translate requirements into reliable user features.
• Architect innovative frontend solutions and solve complex technical problems.
• Take full ownership of large-scale projects from initial conception through to deployment.
• Foster a culture of high-quality code through active participation in code reviews and knowledge sharing.
• Optimize frontend architecture and performance, specifically focusing on Core Web Vitals.

Requirements

• At least 4 years of experience in Frontend Development.
• Expert proficiency in JavaScript, TypeScript, and the React ecosystem (hooks, context).
• Strong skills in HTML, modern CSS (CSS-in-JS), and responsive design.
• Experience with frontend testing frameworks such as Jest and React Testing Library.
• Proficiency in integrating REST APIs and state management tools like Redux, Zustand, or React Query.
• Solid understanding of web performance optimization and accessibility (a11y) standards.

Nice to have

• Experience with server-side rendering (SSR) and Node.js.
• Previous experience working within a large-scale e-commerce environment.
• Experience building or maintaining design systems or component libraries.
• Knowledge of end-to-end testing tools like Cypress.

Culture & Benefits

• Flat hierarchies with a strong emphasis on ownership, trust, and direct communication.
• Pragmatic decision-making process with minimal approval chains.
• Inclusive work environment that values diverse backgrounds and perspectives.
• Social perks including team lunches, afterwork drinks, and company events.