Senior Frontend Developer (mfd)
Amsterdam - Netherlands
Job Summary
Senior Frontend Developer (m/f/d)
Amsterdam hybrid
DEPT is a Growth Invention company built to help the worlds most ambitious brands grow faster. Operating at the intersection of technology and marketing our 4000 specialists deliver growth invention services across Brand & Media Experience Commerce CRM and Technology & Data. Were 5050 tech and marketing partner-led and first to move. Clients include Google Lufthansa Meta eBay and OpenAI. We have been certified B Corp and Climate Neutral since 2021.
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.
- A reputation for doing good. DEPT has been a Certified B Corp since 2021 and named Agency of the Year at both The Lovies and The Webby Awards.
- Awesome clients. Whether big or small local or global at DEPT youll get the opportunity to work with clients of all sizes and across all industries. And we celebrate all of our successes together!
- The opportunity for possibility. We want to enable you to do what you do best and help you develop your skills further with training development and certifications.
- Global annual DEPT Cares Month in which employees come together and donate their skills to support local charities.
WHY DEPT
We are a Growth Invention company built to help the worlds most ambitious brands grow faster. Operating at the intersection of technology and marketing we create what is next by pioneering ideas acting fast and moving further because standing still just is not in our DNA.
We are drawn to people who stay curious move with intent and never stop inventing. Our culture runs on three values: better together relentlessly curious and get sh*t done. It is how we work how we grow and how we make things that matter.
At DEPT you will find the freedom to explore the space to collaborate and the trust to make a real impact for our clients for each other and for the world we are helping to build.
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 efforts here.
Required Experience:
Senior IC
About Company
DEPTĀ® is a full service digital agency with expertise in experience, engineering, growth marketing, and creative services.