Director Frontend Engineer

WongDoody creates human experiences at 25 studios across 4 continents. We believe the future can be molded. And by shaping human experiences through creativity and tech, we work to build a future we believe in. For us, this starts with our own culture. We strive to create an inclusive environment where every human can bring their whole self to work. Our clients are brands we believe in, from global big players to local heroes to startups we love. With each of our partners, we embark on a journey of co-creation, pushing the boundaries of what's possible and exploring the space where creativity and tech meet. Our team of fun, welcoming, values-driven, and collaborative problem solvers has one focus at the heart of everything we do: human experience. Human experiences are the touchpoints where brands connect with customers. And we transform businesses by creating engaging, inspiring moments using strategy, creativity, data and technology - all backed by the global technological power of Infosys. Experience, Tech & AI We are a cross-unit and cross-location AI, tech and experience team. With more than 50 developers, AI engineers, technical artists and consultants working directly with other WongDoody teams, we are team players and specialists - both in frontend and backend, as well as in creative production pipelines. As part of Infosys, we belong to a leading global technology company with access to solutions and extensive know-how in the fields of commerce, marketing automation and AI. Our local benefits • Flexible working hours • Work where it works for you. At home or in the office, or any mix you like • Working for strong brands and clients we believe in • 30 days' vacation per year • Urban Sports Club • Nice people in welcoming teams What you can expect • Build modern, high-performance web interfaces for complex applications • Translate UX/UI concepts into scalable and responsive frontend architectures • Design interfaces that make complex AI and agent-driven systems intuitive and usable • Use the state-of-the-art toolchain, e.g. Github Copilot, WebComponents, React, TypeScript, Storybook and Docker • Realize of ambitious and performant animations by using JS & CSS • Develop and integrate APIs for data- and AI-driven applications • Collaborate closely with Product, Design, AI Engineers, and Solution Architects • Design modular components and reusable system patterns • Bring structure to technical decisions and reduce system complexity • Contribute to RFPs, pitches, and interactive prototypes What we'd love to see • 5+ years of practical experience in commercial projects • Very strong technical knowledge of TypeScript and frontend frameworks like React or simialr • Practical knowledge around WebComponents, based on StencilJS Library • Experience in documenting component libraries using Storybook • Experience using AI coding tools in a responsible manner • Experience in technical communication with customers’ technical stakeholders, such as solution architects, technical leads, and engineering teams • Ability to explain technical concepts, architectural decisions, and implementation details clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences • Mentorship of the members of the Frontend Engineering Team • Familiarity with agile project management processes such as Scrum or Kanban • Very good German and English language levels (C1+) • Work permit in Germany and at least one year of work onsite in Germany We care about your personality and professional skills. We don't care about your gender, age, nationality or appearance and are open to working with everyone. Please note: This is a job ad by WongDoody GmbH based in Germany. Through our website or other sources, you may find job ads published by one of