Senior Front-End Engineer

Summary

Join Jimdo's Get Discovered team as a Senior Frontend Engineer and build frontend experiences that empower small businesses online. You will design and implement high-quality features, lead UI/UX flow implementation, contribute to the evolution of Jimdo's Dash frontend architecture, build and maintain shared component libraries, and collaborate with cross-functional teams. Responsibilities include performance optimization, accessibility improvements, and driving product growth through excellent tooling and architecture. The ideal candidate possesses 5+ years of frontend development experience, strong expertise in React, TypeScript, GraphQL, and performance optimization, and experience with GenAI tools. Jimdo offers a fully remote work setup, flexible hours, support for side hustles, a diverse international team, continuous growth opportunities, and a competitive benefits package.

Requirements

• 5+ years of frontend development experience in production environments
• Strong expertise in React, TypeScript, GraphQL, and performance optimization (LCP, CLS, TTI)
• Hands-on experience with GenAI tools (e.g. GPT, Claude, Cursor)
• Solid understanding of OWASP principles and secure application development
• Familiarity with NodeJS, Apollo Server, Vitest, Vite, and GitHub Actions
• Experience building tools in SEO, Ads, Analytics, or Campaign Management
• Experience in accessibility (WCAG), design systems, and cross-functional leadership

Responsibilities

• Design and implement high-quality frontend features (SEO, Listings, Ad Builders, AI assistants)
• Lead the implementation of core UI/UX flows such as ad campaign builders, analytics dashboards, and onboarding journeys
• Contribute to the evolution of Jimdo’s Dash frontend architecture — making it faster, more accessible, and easier to scale
• Build and maintain shared component libraries and frontend standards that unify discoverability tools across products
• Collaborate with PMs, designers, and engineers to shape new features, maintain consistency, and deliver high-quality UX
• Drive performance optimization (LCP, CLS, TTI), accessibility (WCAG), and frontend observability across customer-facing surfaces
• Play a key role in enabling product growth, experimentation, and technical excellence through great tooling and architecture

Preferred Qualifications

Knowledge of Google APIs (Ads, Business Profile, Workspace) and Facebook integrations is a plus

Benefits

• Fully remote work set-up with opportunities for in-person collaboration
• You can manage your working hours flexibly because we prioritize the results you deliver over the number of hours you put in
• We encourage side hustles. In addition, you get up to three free Jimdo websites for your personal or professional projects that you get to keep forever
• Company-wide access to LinkedIn Learning and Hack Weeks, Deep Work Thursdays, conferences and access to technical eLearning platforms
• Annual compensation reviews to ensure you're rewarded fairly
• A remote office set-up bonus to enhance your workspace
• A unique workation policy that allows you to work from different locations
• An employee assistance program, offering resources and counseling
• Plus, a perk that keeps giving: up to three free Jimdo websites for your personal or professional projects that you get to keep forever