Frontend Developer

Vestas; Porto; Hybrid; EUR 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Travel up to 25 days per year

Job summary

Vestas is seeking a Frontend Developer to join the Software Engineering Chapter in Porto, Portugal. You will design, develop, and evolve scalable web applications, while collaborating across frontend and backend domains to deliver value. The role emphasizes AI-assisted development and a broad engineering mindset.

You will work in a product-driven team with high ownership, hybrid work in Porto, and opportunities to expand into cloud and backend areas as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field or equivalent practical experience.
• 4 years of professional development experience with deep frontend experience; Angular and TypeScript highly valued.
• Solid experience with modern frontend development principles: component-based architecture, state management, testing, accessibility, scalable design.
• Experience or interest in APIs, backend services, integrations, and cloud platforms; Java/Spring Boot and Microsoft Azure are valuable.
• Experience with modern development ecosystems: Git, automated testing, CI/CD pipelines, and deployment practices.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable web applications translating product and design requirements into high-quality solutions.
• Own frontend development while contributing across the tech stack when beneficial for the product.
• Collaborate with designers, backend developers, product owners, and specialists to deliver intuitive user experiences.
• Contribute to APIs, integrations, backend services, and cloud-based solutions relevant to the product and your experience.
• Improve code quality and performance, applying testing, accessibility, security, and maintainability best practices.
• Foster a positive Software Engineering Chapter culture through knowledge sharing and collaboration across teams.
• Use AI-assisted and agentic development approaches to improve productivity and solution quality.

Skills

Angular

TypeScript

APIs

Backend services

Cloud platforms

AI-assisted development

Frontend development

Git

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in CS/Software Engineering

Tools

Azure

CI/CD

Job description

Work experience Specialist

Type of position Full-Time

Job Family Information Technology

Wind, it means the world to us. What does it mean for you?

The Software Engineering Chapter within Commercial & Customer Engagement, part of Vestas Digital Solutions, plays a key role in Vestas' digital transformation. We design and deliver modern digital solutions that create tangible value for both customers and colleagues across the organization.

As aFrontend Developer, you will be part of a product-driven team, contributing to the design, development, and continuous evolution of scalable and reliable digital solutions. Frontend development will be at the core of your role, but we value developers with a broad engineering mindset who are curious about the full technology stack and comfortable contributing beyond traditional frontend boundaries. Depending on the product and your experience, this may include APIs, integrations, backend services, cloud technologies, and architecture.

At the same time, you will be closely connected to the Software Engineering Chapter, collaborating with peers across different development disciplines to align on development practices, architecture, standards, and shared technologies.

We promote a culture built on curiosity, knowledge sharing, and collaboration. We continuously explore better ways of developing software and have adopted AI-assisted and agentic development as part of our development workflows, helping us improve productivity, quality, and the speed at which we can turn ideas into valuable solutions.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable web applications, translating product and design requirements into high-quality solutions


• Take direct ownership of frontend development while being comfortable contributing across the technology stack when it creates value for the product


• Collaborate closely with designers, backend developers, product owners, and other specialists to deliver intuitive and consistent user experiences


• Contribute to APIs, integrations, backend services, and cloud-based solutions where relevant to the product and your experience


• Continuously improve code quality and application performance, applying best practices for testing, accessibility, security, and maintainability


• Contribute to a positive and inclusive Software Engineering Chapter culture through knowledge sharing, peer support, and collaboration across teams and development disciplines


• Use modern development approaches, including AI-assisted and agentic development, to improve productivity and solution quality

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience


• 4 years of professional development experience with deep frontend experience; experience with Angular and TypeScript is highly valuable


• Solid experience with modern frontend development principles, including component-based architecture, state management, testing, accessibility, and scalable application design


• Experience or interest in working beyond the frontend, including APIs, backend services, integrations, and cloud platforms; experience with Java/Spring Boot and Microsoft Azure is valuable


• Practical experience with modern development ecosystems, including Git, automated testing, CI/CD pipelines, and modern deployment practices, with a solid focus on quality and maintainability


• Effective collaboration and communication skills, with the ability to work effectively in cross-functional, product-driven teams


• Experience using, or a keen interest in using, AI-assisted development tools as part of everyday development


• Broad Development Mindset: Solid frontend experience combined with curiosity about the full technology stack and a willingness to contribute beyond traditional frontend boundaries


• Frontend Technical Skills: Solid frontend development skills with a focus on building accessible, performant, intuitive, and maintainable user experiences


• Problem-Solving: Solid analytical skills with the ability to approach technical challenges pragmatically and balance product needs, technical quality, and delivery


• AI-Assisted Development: Comfortable using AI and agentic development tools to support coding, testing, debugging, documentation, and delivery while maintaining ownership of the resulting solution


• Collaboration: Works effectively with designers, backend developers, product owners, and other specialists while consistently contributing to shared development practices


• Curiosity & Learning Mindset: Continuously develops skills, explores new technologies and approaches, and is interested in understanding solutions beyond the frontend

What We Offer

You will be part of a highly skilled and innovative Software Engineering Chapter focused on delivering digital solutions that create real business value for Vestas.

The chapter brings together developers with different technical skills and backgrounds, creating opportunities to learn across technologies while continuing to advance your frontend skills.

We offer an environment where continuous learning is encouraged, curiosity is valued, and experimenting with better ways of developing software, including AI-assisted and agentic development, is part of everyday work.

You will work in a product-driven setup with skilled colleagues, high technical ownership, and a culture that balances high standards with pragmatism and collaboration. You will have opportunities to deepen your frontend ability while also developing broader capabilities across backend development, cloud technologies, architecture, and AI-assisted development.

Most importantly, we want to create an environment where people are engaged, motivated, and enjoy building great solutions together.

Additional information

This is a hybrid position based in Porto, Portugal and requires up to 25 days of travel per year, mostly to Denmark.

Our commitment to a fair hiring

At Vestas, we evaluate all candidates solely based on their professional experience, education, and relevant skills. To support a fair recruitment process, we kindly ask that you remove any photos, dates of birth or graduation, gender pronouns, marital status, or other personal information not relevant to the role before submitting your CV/resume. Your CV/resume should focus on your professional and educational background, along with the necessary contact details (email and phone number). We train our hiring teams in inclusive evaluation and regularly review process outcomes to ensure fairness.

DEIB Statement

At Vestas, we recognize the value of diversity, equity, and inclusion in driving innovation and success. We strongly encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply, particularly those who may hesitate due to their identity or feel they do not meet every criterion. As our CEO states, \"Expertise and talent come in many forms, and a diverse workforce enhances our ability to think differently and solve the complex challenges of our industry\". Your unique perspective is what will help us powering the solution for a sustainable, green energy future.

About Vestas

Vestas is the energy industry's global partner on sustainable energy solutions. We are specialised in designing, manufacturing, installing, and servicing wind turbines, both onshore and offshore. Across the globe, we have installed more wind power than anyone else. We consider ourselves pioneers within the industry, as we continuously aim to design new solutions and technologies to create a more sustainable future for all of us. With more than 200 GW of wind power installed worldwide and 40+ years of experience in wind energy, we have an unmatched track record demonstrating our expertise within the field. With 39,000 employees globally, we are a diverse team united by a common goal: to power the solution – today, tomorrow, and far into the future. Vestas promotes a diverse workforce which embraces all social identities and is free of any discrimination. We commit to create and sustain an environment that acknowledges and harvests different experiences, skills, and perspectives. We also aim to give everyone equal access to opportunity. To learn more about our company and life at Vestas, we invite you to visit our website at www.vestas.com and follow us on our social media channels. We also encourage you to join our Talent Universe to receive notifications on new and relevant postings.