Front-end Headless Engineer (Wieni)

Wieni is Craftzing’s product studio. We work in long-term partnerships with A-list clients, building digital products that make the internet a better place. We’re looking for people who share that ambition and want to help us shape what’s next. This is a full-time, employee position.

Your Role

As a Front-end engineer you will be responsible for building modern web applications that excel in performance and user experience. You have a broad interest in all aspects of web development and are eager to learn new technologies.

You will join a dedicated team that has been doing this for the past ten years for clients such as VRT, Play Media, DNS Belgium, UZ Leuven, BRUZZ, Studio 100, De Tijd, Stad Leuven, Joker Reizen, …

Responsibilities

1. Substantial knowledge of both back-end (Node.js, GraphQL, Docker, …) and front-end (ES6+, HTML5, CSS3) development.

2. API-first headless mindset, using frameworks like Next.js and platforms like DatoCMS, Firebase, Mollie, …

3. Experience with one or more Javascript frameworks like React or Vue.

4. Knowledge of common development best practices like unit testing, code linting, documentation, and continuous integration.

5. Comfort with TypeScript is a plus, embracing types and interfaces.

6. Experience with version control software (Git).

7. Thinking beyond a good Google Lighthouse score, to achieve performant, accessible en SEO-optimized web applications.

8. Awareness of WCAG guidelines and the ambition to create accessible Anysurfer-approved websites.

9. Collaborate with UI/UX designers to create user-friendly and visually appealing interfaces. 

Requirements

A Master's or Bachelor's degree in Computer Science/Informatics (or similar experience).

You have at least 3 years of relevant professional experience in this role.

Nice to have

• Knowledge of DevOps practices and CI/CD pipelines.

• Experience with Shopify (Plus) store setup and configuration. Shopify development, including creating custom themes, apps, and integrating third-party APIs.

Our Offer

• A spot on our team of sustainable digital talent.

• A full-time job at a 100% digital agency.

• A long-term engagement, not a short-term project.

• A 40-hour workweek.

• An efficient and effective communication culture. Read more about our default to asynchronous communication.

• Remote, but depending on your location, we will look for the best ways to have quality face to face interactions if needed

• The possibility to determine when you work, with flexible working hours

• A horizontal structure with maximum responsibility

• An extensive Learning & Development programme, so you can continuously develop yourself and your capabilities

• Customers and products with impact - working towards a better and more accessible internet

• An employer with a top reputation

Our Culture

We foster a culture built for and by our employees. This includes an emphasis on collaboration and teamwork, transparency, empathy, inspiration, and a no-nonsense, get-it-done attitude. We also value punctuality.

Where and How You Will Work

We believe work is an activity, not a place. We offer high flexibility in where and when you work, and we default to asynchronous communication.

However, we also recognize the limitations of asynchronous and remote communication. For certain high-interaction or social connection activities, we will encourage in-person interaction in our offices in Leuven or Antwerp.

Our 1-2-3 Hiring Process

1. Send us your cover letter and CV.

2. You'll be invited for a "culture check" interview.

3. You'll speak with our CTO and a future colleague.