Senior Frontend Engineer (React)

Senior Frontend Engineer

A leading digital travel platform - serving millions of users and undergoing rapid national and international expansion - is looking for a Senior Web Engineer to join their team.

Their mission? To make travel booking smoother, smarter, and more delightful through cutting-edge technology and a best-in-class customer experience.

What They're Looking For

They're searching for a seasoned Web Engineer who thrives on working with modern front-end and back-end technologies in a high-traffic, consumer-facing environment. If you bring strong computer science fundamentals and enjoy working across the stack (with a heavier focus on front end), this could be the perfect opportunity.

You'll be joining one of several cross-functional feature teams, working closely with full-stack developers, designers, QA testers, and product owners.

What You'll Be Doing

• Build and evolve core user-facing features using React.js, TypeScript, and Next.js
• Contribute to backend services using Node.js
• Play a key role in improving front-end performance, design systems, and user experience
• Shape best practices for engineering across the website team
• Collaborate within a Kanban-like workflow, contributing to design and technical decisions
• Support the drive for innovation by contributing to R&D (10% of your time is allocated to exploration)

Key Requirements

• 5+ years of experience working with TypeScript and React.js
• Strong experience in Node.js backend development
• Familiarity with Next.js, PostgreSQL, and cloud platforms (esp. GCP)
• Practical knowledge of DevOps, especially with Terraform
• Excellent understanding of web fundamentals: CDNs, CMSs, analytics, performance, and security
• Degree in Computer Science (ideally Master's level)

Bonus Points For

• Experience building or scaling high-traffic websites
• Familiarity with design systems, test automation, A/B testing, and user tracking
• Experience working in the travel, booking, or hospitality sector
• Contributions to the open-source community

Work Environment & Benefits

• Hybrid work model: enjoy a flexible split between remote and office work
• A collaborative, flat-structured team that encourages input at all levels
• An inspiring office environment located in central Amsterdam
• Perks include:
• Competitive compensation
• Travel allowances
• Exclusive employee travel discounts
• Full travel and cancellation insurance
• Ongoing support for your learning and development - including paid time for upskilling, courses, and attending conferences