Senior Frontend Engineer (all genders)

Nuxt; Hamburg; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

SCAYLE is seeking a senior frontend engineer to build high-traffic UIs for enterprise e-commerce using Vue 3, Nuxt 3 and Tailwind CSS. You will implement UX-focused features, collaborate with product managers and QA, and help shape architecture with the Tech Lead.

You should bring 5+ years of frontend experience, strong accessibility and performance skills, and solid TypeScript and HTML/CSS basics. Fluency in English is required.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of frontend development experience.
• Strong accessibility and performance optimisation skills.
• Professional experience with TypeScript and Vue 3.
• Solid HTML, CSS and JavaScript fundamentals.
• Hands-on Tailwind CSS experience and precise UI implementation.
• Background in B2C e-commerce or fast-paced agency work.
• Experience with automated testing tools (Playwright, Jest, Vitest).
• Excellent English communication and collaborative mindset.

Responsibilities

• Build high-traffic UIs for enterprise e-commerce using Vue 3, Nuxt 3.
• Implement features focused on UX and conversion optimization.
• Collaborate with product managers, QA engineers and developers.
• Work with Tech Lead to draft architectural decisions and evaluate new web technologies.
• Maintain code quality via reviews, testing and retrospectives.
• Develop shop features with Nuxt 3 and Tailwind CSS.
• Ensure end-to-end QA and pixel-perfect design with Vitest and Playwright.
• Contribute to knowledge sharing within the engineering team.

Skills

Frontend development

Accessibility

Performance optimisation

TypeScript

Vue 3

HTML

CSS

JavaScript

E-commerce

English communication

Tools

Playwright

Jest

Vitest

Tailwind CSS

Job description

Company Description

SCAYLE is one of the fastest-growing enterprise commerce platforms in the world, enabling brands and retailers to realize their D2C ambitions. SCAYLE stands for innovation, international collaboration, and a strong focus on data. We believe that stepping outside of our comfort zone and making bold decisions is key to growing both professionally and personally. Instead of seeing problems as obstacles, we approach them as opportunities to find better solutions. We work in an environment that encourages flexibility, creativity, and continuous development. What drives us is the shared motivation to make an impact and actively shape the future of eCommerce.

Job Description

• Build high-traffic user interfaces for enterprise e-commerce platforms using JavaScript, TypeScript, Vue 3, and Nuxt 3.
• Implement high-leverage frontend features focused on optimizing user experience and conversion rates.
• Collaborate with developers, product managers and QA engineers to ship modern design systems and features.
• Work with the Tech Lead to draft architectural decisions and evaluate new web technologies.
• Maintain high code quality through close collaboration, code reviews, automated and manual testing as well as active involvement in team retrospectives.
• Develop new shop features and designs within an agile Scrum environment, primarily utilizing Nuxt 3 and Tailwind CSS.
• Ensure end-to-end quality assurance and pixel-perfect design implementation using testing frameworks like Vitest and Playwright.
• Participate in knowledge sharing and engage with the internal engineering tech community.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of professional experience and fundamental knowledge in frontend development.
• Good grasp of accessibility and performance optimisation.
• Professional experience with TypeScript and Vue 3.
• Strong command of core web technologies including HTML, JavaScript, and CSS.
• Hands-on experience with Tailwind CSS and a keen eye for accurate UI design implementation.
• Background in B2C e-commerce or experience working within a fast-paced boutique agency environment.
• Practical knowledge of automated testing tools such as Playwright, Jest, or Vitest.
• Excellent communication skills in English and a strong ability to adopt different perspectives.

Nice to Haves

• Experience with Redis is a plus.
• A passion for performance and accessibility
• Initial knowledge of Vue Storefront and Scayle is an advantage

Additional Information

Your perks at a glance: Visit our benefits page.

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