Description

At Elara, we foster a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We believe in the power of our product and are dedicated to delivering exceptional customer experiences. Our team is passionate about making a difference and driven by a shared goal: transforming asset and maintenance expertise into data-driven insights.

Elara seeks a talented and detail-oriented Sr. Frontend Developer to join our dynamic team in Berlin.

In this role, you will play a key part in shaping the user experience of our products, focusing on both design and functionality. You will work closely with our product and engineering teams to create intuitive, user-friendly applications that meet the needs of our customers. As a Senior Frontend Developer, you will be expected to bring your creative ideas and technical expertise to the table, ensuring that our products are functional, aesthetically pleasing, and easy to use.

  • Design and Development: Develop and maintain high-quality frontend components using JavaScript, React, Next.js, and Tailwind CSS. Apply your design skills to create visually appealing interfaces that provide an excellent user experience.
  • User Experience Focus: Work closely with product teams to understand user needs and ensure our applications are intuitive and user-friendly. Anticipate how users might interact with our products and design features that enhance usability and engagement.
  • Collaborate with Cross-Functional Teams: Partner with backend engineers, designers, and product managers to deliver features that align with our product vision and business goals. Ensure seamless integration of frontend components with backend services.
  • Optimize Performance: Continuously improve the performance and scalability of our applications. Implement best practices for responsive design and ensure cross-browser compatibility.
  • Code Quality and Standards: Write clean, maintainable, and well-documented code. Participate in code reviews and contribute to continuously improving our development processes and tools.
  • Stay Current with Industry Trends: Keep up-to-date with the latest advancements in frontend development and bring new ideas and innovations to the team. Contribute to a culture of continuous learning and improvement.
  • Customer-Centric Development: When developing features, always consider the customer. Ensure that every component of our applications adds value and meets the needs of our users.

Qualifications

  • Experience: Minimum of 2-3 years of experience in front-end development, with a strong focus on JavaScript, React, and Next.js. Experience in a startup or SaaS environment is preferred.
  • Technical Skills: Proficiency in JavaScript, React, Next.js, Tailwind CSS, and TypeScript is essential. Familiarity with PostgreSQL and Prisma ORM is a plus. A strong eye for design and user experience is also essential.
  • Problem-Solving Skills: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, passionate about tackling complex technical challenges.
  • Communication Skills: Excellent communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and convey technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
  • Adaptability and Proactiveness: A proactive, “learn-it-all” mindset that can quickly adapt to new challenges and environments. Comfortable working in a fast-paced, dynamic startup environment.

Desired Skills and Competencies

  • Design Sensibility: Strong intuition for user experience and interface design. Ability to translate user requirements into engaging and effective interfaces.
  • Open-Source Contribution: An active presence in the open-source community is a plus. Experience in building applications from scratch is highly desirable.
  • Team Player: Collaborative mindset with the ability to work effectively. Open to feedback and eager to learn from others.
  • Innovative Mindset: Willingness to explore new technologies and push the boundaries of what is possible in front-end development.

We offer competitive salaries, a flexible work environment, and professional development and growth opportunities. Join us and become part of a team that values your contributions and supports your career aspirations.

Berlin, Germany (Hybrid work model)

We aim to maintain a swift and transparent hiring process.