Senior Frontend Engineer (f/m/d) at Birdrave GmbH | hitIT
Senior Frontend Engineer (f/m/d)
October 11, 2026
Remote
Senior
Berlin, DE
Indeed
Description
A small, engineering-driven team based in Berlin builds powerful platforms for complex use cases, from massage studio backbones to multi-million dollar sports betting products, while also supporting early-stage companies. AI is a core part of the daily workflow rather than a buzzword. The Senior Frontend Engineer owns frontend architecture on React, Next.js and Tailwind, drives technical direction, leads code reviews and mentors developers. The culture is built on trust and autonomy with one meeting per week.
Gender markers in the title: (f/m/d)
In accordance with European anti-discrimination legislation, this job is open to all candidates
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Responsibilities
Own the architecture and implementation of frontend systems built on React, Next.js, and Tailwind CSS
Drive technical direction by proposing improvements and presenting architectural decisions
Use AI tooling daily to gather context across codebases, including backend repositories
Collaborate with designers to ship polished, responsive interfaces
Optimize for performance, scalability, and rendering efficiency at a production-grade level
Integrate frontend applications with backend APIs, understanding the backend rather than treating it as a black box
Lead code reviews with clear, actionable feedback
Mentor less experienced developers and raise the technical bar of the team
Requirements
5+ years of professional frontend development experience
Strong proficiency in React.js and its core principles
Extensive experience with Next.js, including SSR and modern rendering patterns
Expert-level knowledge of modern JavaScript (ES6+), HTML5, and CSS3
Professional experience with TypeScript and static typing
Proficient in asynchronous data fetching and server-state management (SWR, React-Query)
Skilled in Tailwind CSS for building responsive, maintainable designs
Solid understanding of web performance optimization
Experience with Git and CI/CD pipelines
Active, daily use of AI tools in the development workflow, including exploring unfamiliar codebases
Strong communication skills to explain, defend, and adjust thinking in front of a team
Hands-on experience with testing frameworks (Jest, React Testing Library)
Familiarity with GraphQL and REST API design
Understanding of web accessibility standards (WCAG)
Experience with state management libraries (Redux, Zustand, or similar)
Conditions
One meeting per week, the rest of your time is yours to build
Trust-based culture without micromanagement, every developer works independently
Everyone who joins shapes the company technically, product-wise, and culturally
Non-standard benefits: just ask for what matters and they make it happen