Frontend Engineer

About the role:

The Frontend Engineer is responsible for implementing the digital brand face to the customer. The role is executing the integration of front-end code and technologies for websites and online shops. By adhering to global coding standards, this role is focusing on ensuring effective communication through websites on a global scale. The ideal candidate has in-depth knowledge of front-end technologies and can implement a seamless user experience.

Responsibilities:

- Create best-in-class frontend development for global Miele websites and online shops, with strong attention to detail, accessibility standards, and a deep understanding of frontend technologies.

- Develop and revise frontend code to enhance Miele’s website performance.

- Optimize coding, review, and documentation processes across all websites and teams.

- Collaborate with UX/UI designers to ensure high-quality and accessible implementation of new features.

- Actively contribute to Scrum events such as refinements, providing structured input and solutions.

- Participate in cross-functional projects aimed at increasing global website turnover.

What success will look like in two years:

- The migration to Nuxt 4 is fully completed, resulting in a faster, more scalable, and maintainable frontend architecture.

- All key user journeys are optimized for performance, accessibility, and security, consistently meeting global standards.

- The engineer is a trusted contributor in cross-functional teams, actively shaping solutions and driving agile delivery.

- There is clear ownership of frontend architecture and user flows, with proactive improvements and innovations introduced regularly.

- Automated testing and analytics are embedded in the development process, supporting data-driven decision-making and continuous improvement.

What we are looking for?

- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field (or equivalent experience).

- Expert understanding of core front-end web technologies: JavaScript/TypeScript, HTML, and CSS.

- 5+ years of professional experience with JavaScript frameworks and libraries, preferably Vue.js and Nuxt.js.

- Strong grasp of modern front-end architecture principles and design patterns.

- Experience writing unit and integration tests, and implementing automated end-to-end testing using Playwright.

- Deep understanding of accessibility (A11y) standards and their practical implementation.

- Familiarity with data-driven development practices, including analytics and A/B testing.

- Passion for solving technical challenges and building customer-centric solutions.

- Experience with Agile development methodologies and working knowledge of DevOps principles.

- Strong collaboration skills and ability to communicate clearly in fluent English, both written and verbal.

- (Bonus) Solid understanding of session and authentication management in frontendapplications. Experience implementing secure authentication mechanisms and protecting sensitive data inalignment with OWASP frontend security best practices.