Senior Front End Software Engineer

Summary

Join PlaytestCloud's engineering team as a Senior Front End Software Engineer - Angular! You will collaborate with product, design, and backend teams to build intuitive user interfaces using Angular. Key responsibilities include crafting efficient code, integrating with a Ruby on Rails backend, and proactively identifying areas for improvement. This role requires at least 5 years of front-end experience, expertise in Angular, and strong problem-solving skills. You'll need proficiency in CSS, UX/UI, API integration, and Git, along with experience in Agile environments. We offer a remote-first work model, professional development opportunities, generous paid time off, and a competitive benefits package.

Requirements

• Minimum of 5 years of experience as a Front End Software Engineer or similar role, preferably in B2B SaaS
• Extensive experience in Angular development, with expertise in building robust and scalable web applications
• Strong problem-solving skills, attention to detail, product-oriented mindset
• You have proven success in remote work, demonstrating productivity and strong communication skills
• Strong proficiency in CSS, design, and UX/UI development, with a focus on creating visually appealing and user-friendly interfaces
• Familiarity with integrating APIs into front-end applications
• Experience working with long-standing codebases, improving and adapting them to meet modern standards while maintaining performance, stability, and scalability over time
• Strong understanding of Git
• Previous experience in Agile / Scrum environments
• You are located within ±2 hours of the Berlin time zone (CET)

Responsibilities

• Partner closely with product, design and other engineers to bring new features to the world
• Craft thoughtful, efficient, and tested frontend code using Angular
• Collaborate with backend engineers to integrate frontend seamlessly with a Ruby on Rails backend
• Proactively identify areas for improvement — simplifying, refactoring, or enhancing existing solutions to keep the codebase evolving
• Maintain and upgrade Angular, NPM packages, and build tools, keeping the tech stack modern and efficient
• Contribute to a healthy codebase through meaningful code reviews, promoting consistency and encouraging knowledge sharing

Preferred Qualifications

• Full-stack experience (bonus points for Ruby on Rails!)
• Proficiency in Webpack, with the ability to configure and optimize complex front-end builds
• Experience with SCSS for creating modular and maintainable styles
• Experience with handling complex business logic and working on large, intricate forms or applications
• Experience in debugging and optimizing performance for front-end applications
• Knowledge of responsive design principles and cross-browser compatibility
• Experience with other modern frontend frameworks in addition to Angular

Benefits

• Remote-first work model: We offer the option to work up to 100% remotely. Nevertheless, you're also welcome to work from our office in Berlin
• You get a budget for professional growth opportunities, conferences, team building, and, if you wish, German or English language lessons
• 27 vacation days + additional paid time off on December 24th and 31st
• Seniority days (additional time off, based on the time being employed with us)
• You get a MacBook Pro, an additional screen, and all the equipment you need to do a great job. Additionally, you get a budget to set up your home office environment
• Strong culture: We have a feedback-driven company culture that is open to trying new paths, where the best idea wins
• Regular team events and other fun activities for everyone who wants to attend
• Pet-friendly office
• Birthday presents and Anniversary charity donations
• Summer & winter celebrations (bringing all employees together)
• Contribution to the occupational pension plan (bAV)
• Net wage optimization (wherever possible and wanted)
• Liberal policy around working from abroad (workations)
• Our company language is English