front-end application developer - smart homes

Prado Family; West-Vlaanderen; On-site; EUR 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

prado is hiring to develop responsive, high-performance smart home applications for mobile, web and desktop across iOS, Android and desktop platforms. You will translate designs into clean, reusable code and collaborate with UX/UI teams to refine interactions and animations.

Join a team focused on cloud backends, IoT integration, and rapid product expansion, with a strong R&D culture and global presence. Excellent English communication is essential, Dutch a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering or equivalent experience.
• Proven experience building cross-platform or native apps for iOS and Android (React Native, Kotlin, Flutter or similar).
• A first experience with Rust as a programming language is an asset.
• Strong interest in working with AI-applications and expanding knowledge in the field.
• Experience integrating applications with cloud backends and IoT/connected environments.
• Knowledge of home networking concepts (Wi-Fi/Bluetooth pairing, local discovery, cloud sync).
• Experience in smart home, IoT or building automation domains is a nice-to-have.
• Familiarity with UX/UI principles and collaboration with design teams.
• Familiarity with CI/CD tools and app store deployment processes is a plus.
• Strong focus on code quality, performance and user experience.
• Excellent communication skills in English, Dutch is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Develop responsive, high-performance smart home applications for mobile, web and desktop using modern front-end frameworks (e.g. React, React Native, Swift, Kotlin or Flutter).
• Translate design prototypes into clean, maintainable and reusable code.
• Collaborate with UX/UI designers to continuously refine user interactions, animations and transitions.
• Integrate front-end applications with APIs and cloud services for device control, automation and data visualization.
• Work with our embedded and cloud engineers to optimize communication between devices and the user app (real-time updates, pairing flows, remote access).
• Ensure smooth multi-device consistency and adaptive layouts for phones, tablets, in-wall displays and browsers.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of build systems, CI/CD pipelines and testing practices.

Job description

Who We Are

At prado, we build invisible home technology for the world’s best architects. Since launching our first flagship product in 2021, we have grown into a fully integrated ecosystem of lighting, ventilation, power and security solutions. Our strong R&D focus and targeted M&A strategy fuel our rapid expansion, with 150 + colleagues operating across Europe, North America and the Middle East.

What You Will Do

• Develop responsive, high-performance smart home applications for mobile, web and desktop using modern front-end frameworks (e.g. React, React Native, Swift, Kotlin or Flutter).
• Translate design prototypes into clean, maintainable and reusable code.
• Collaborate with UX/UI designers to continuously refine user interactions, animations and transitions.
• Integrate front-end applications with APIs and cloud services for device control, automation and data visualization.
• Work with our embedded and cloud engineers to optimize communication between devices and the user app (real-time updates, pairing flows, remote access).
• Ensure smooth multi-device consistency and adaptive layouts for phones, tablets, in-wall displays and browsers.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of build systems, CI/CD pipelines and testing practices.

What We Are Looking For

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering or equivalent experience.
• Proven experience building cross-platform or native apps for iOS and Android (React Native, Kotlin, Flutter or similar).
• A first experience with Rust as a programming language is an asset.
• Strong interest in working with AI-applications and expanding your knowledge on the field.
• Experience integrating applications with cloud backends and IoT/connected environments.
• Knowledge of home networking concepts (Wi-Fi/Bluetooth pairing, local discovery, cloud sync) is a plus.
• Experience in smart home, IoT or building automation domains is a nice-to-have.
• Familiarity with UX/UI principles and collaboration with design teams.
• Familiarity with CI/CD tools and app store deployment processes is a plus.
• Strong focus on code quality, performance and user experience.
• Excellent communication skills in English, Dutch is an asset.

What We Offer

• prado is a fast-scaling international company with the ambition to lead its market.
• Guided by a family-driven philosophy, you will feel quickly at home thanks to our warm work environment.
• You’ll work in an inspiring team that encourages passion and excellence, where ambition and collaboration go hand in hand.
• The role offers a challenging scope of responsibilities, with plenty of opportunities to learn and grow.
• We offer a competitive salary package tailored to your experience and skills.

Interested? Any other questions?