[Hiring] Senior Full Stack Frontend Engineer @AlfaDocs.com

Role Description

As our (Senior) Full Stack Frontend Engineer (all genders), you’ll be responsible for the development of scalable web applications with React and Symfony, contributing across the full stack, while mentoring teammates.

• Frontend Development: Lead the creation of responsive, user-friendly web interfaces using React.js for seamless cross-device experiences.
• UI/UX Collaboration: Work closely with designers and product managers to translate visual concepts into high-quality, performant code.
• Component Architecture: Build and maintain reusable frontend components and libraries for consistency and maintainability.
• Backend Support: Contribute to backend development in Symfony (PHP), focusing on APIs, database interactions, and server-side logic.
• Testing: Write and maintain unit and integration tests across both frontend and backend to ensure application reliability.
• Code Quality: Conduct code reviews to uphold coding standards and best practices.
• Team Mentorship: Guide junior engineers and support their development as a key contributor to the team.
• Architectural Input: Take part in architecture discussions, providing a frontend and full-stack perspective.
• Tech Awareness: Stay informed on frontend and full-stack trends, assessing their relevance to product development.
• Product Improvement: Proactively suggest and implement UI, performance, and UX enhancements.
• Team Culture: Foster a collaborative, creative, and fun work environment with a positive attitude and sense of humor.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years of professional experience, with at least 3 years in a senior role.
• Proficient in React.js with extensive experience in building responsive and dynamic user interfaces.
• Strong understanding of HTML5, CSS3, and JavaScript, including ES6+ syntax and modern development practices.
• Solid and recent (last five years) experience with modern PHP frameworks (e.g., Symfony, Laravel), focusing on API development, database interactions, and server-side logic.
• Experience with frontend build tools and bundlers (e.g., Webpack, Babel) and version control systems like Git.
• Awareness of security best practices for frontend and backend development, particularly when handling sensitive healthcare data.
• Experience with unit and integration testing for both frontend and backend code.
• Familiarity with tools like Jest, Mocha, and PHPUnit.
• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to critically assess user interactions and interface design.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with experience in cross-functional teams.

Benefits

• Equipment: laptop, headphones, keyboard, mouse, smartphone with unlimited data, and a dedicated office monitor.
• Bonus for paid English or German language courses.
• Training courses, books, workshops, and team-building activities for personal and professional growth.
• Partnership with Serenis (an online psychotherapy platform) - three sessions offered if needed.
• Team Building Budget.
• Team Development Budget.
• Regular company reunions (yearly meetups, Christmas dinner).
• Snacks and fruit always available in the office, along with good beer at the end of the week.

Administrative Info

• Location: Our offices are in Italy & Germany, but this role is remote - you can be based anywhere in the European Union (we don't offer any relocation support).
• Contract: Every Alfa begins their journey with a fixed-term contract of 1 year with the aim of renewing to an indefinite term.
• Working hours: Monday - Friday | 09:00 - 18:00 | 1-hour lunch break.
• Trial Period: Dependent on the country of your residence.
• Start Date: Starting May 2025.