Senior Frontend Developer

Senior Frontend Developer
Amsterdam hybrid

This role is part of our Experience & Engineering team based in the Netherlands. We combine our skills in developing future-ready technical solutions with our expertise in creating beautiful designs to deliver exceptional and engaging digital experiences that build lasting relationships with our clients like Gant Inter Milan and Just Eat Takeaway.

JOB PURPOSE

Were looking for a Frontend Developer who thrives on translating high-fidelity designs and clear acceptance criteria into polished performant and accessible digital experiences. At DEPT your work will directly shape the frontlines of global digital platforms where visual excellence responsiveness and accessibility matter. Youll work alongside multidisciplinary teams to create frontends that meet todays standards and tomorrows expectations.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Translate tickets and acceptance criteria into functional testable components using React Tailwind CSS and TypeScript.
• Build interfaces from Figma designs with high visual accuracy and attention to pixel perfection.
• Develop responsive layouts and components that adapt elegantly across devices and breakpoints.
• Ensure all components are accessible and inclusive meeting WCAG 2.2 AA compliance standards.
• Optimize UIs for Core Web Vitals (LCP CLS INP) and other performance metrics.
• Contribute to and maintain shared component libraries and frontend standards.
• Collaborate with designers QA and backend developers to validate requirements and ship features.
• Follow clean coding practices like DRY KISS and component reuse to keep the codebase scalable and maintainable.
• Great to have: Working knowledge ofFramer MotionGSAP ThreeJS or other animation frameworks

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

• 5 years of experience building frontend applications preferably in agency or multi-project environments.
• Fluency in React Tailwind CSS and TypeScript with strong attention to detail and usability.
• High working proficiency in both Dutch and English.
• Knowledge on how to bring Figma designs to life down to the last pixel but know when perfection gives way to pragmatism.
• Ability to build fully responsive UIs that look and behave well on all modern devices and browsers.
• Understanding of optimisation forCore Web Vitals and real-world performance benchmarks.
• Ability to apply WCAG 2.2 AA standards including semantic markup keyboard accessibility and visual contrast.
• Passion for UI quality maintainability and collaborating with designers and backend engineers.
• Application of clean code principles like DRY KISS and modularity to your work.
• Clear communication and contribution to a healthy collaborative team dynamic.

WE OFFER

• A flexible hybrid working policy (2-3 days from the office depending on location) and the opportunity to work from abroad for 13 weeks a year.
• 24 vacation days per year and the possibility to buy an unlimited number of extra vacation days.
• DEPT/YOU Learning Menu and DEPT/YOU Special Programs. Develop your skills with courses and programs tailored to your needs.
• Stay happy and healthy with a contribution to your health through the OpenUp platform gym and wellness discounts and healthy lunches at the office.
• Get a discount on your lease bike and ride in style. You can also enjoy hassle free-commutes with an NS Business Card.
• A reputation for doing good. DEPT has been a Certified B Corp since 2021 has been named a Great Place To Work since 2022 in the Netherlands and named Agency of the Year at both The Lovies and The Webby Awards.
• Awesome clients. Whether big small local or global at DEPT youll get the opportunity to work with all of them. And we celebrate all of our successes together!

WHO ARE WE

We are pioneers at heart. What does that mean We are always looking forward thinking of what we can create tomorrow that does not exist today. We were born digital and we are a new model of agency with a deep skillset in tech and marketing. Thats why we hire curious self-driven talented people who never stop innovating.

Our culture is big enough to cope and small enough to care. Meaning that with people across 30 countries were big enough to provide you with the best tools global opportunities and benefits that help you thrive. While acting small by investing in you your growth your team and giving you the autonomy to solve our clients problems no matter where you are in the world.

DIVERSITY EQUITY & INCLUSION

At DEPT we take pride in creating an inclusive workplace where everyone has an equal opportunity to thrive. We actively seek to recruit develop nurture and retain talented individuals from diverse backgrounds with varying skills and perspectives.

Not sure you meet all qualifications Apply and let us decide! Research shows that women and members of underrepresented groups tend not to apply for jobs when they think they may not meet every requirement when in fact they do. We believe in giving everyone a fair chance to shine.

We also encourage you to reach out to us and discuss any reasonable adjustments we can make to support you throughout the recruitment process and your time with us.

Want to know more about our dedication to diversity equity and inclusion Check out our effortshere.