Senior Frontend Engineer II

Role Description

We are looking for a Senior Frontend Engineer highly skilled with JavaScript (TypeScript) and at least one frontend framework to join our Product Engineering team at Storyblok. In this role, you'll go beyond feature delivery:

• Drive domain-level improvements.
• Lead complex technical initiatives.
• Act as a key reference point for frontend engineering decisions across multiple projects.
• Have technical ownership of a frontend domain and help shape how we build and scale our product.

You'll work closely with engineers, product managers, and other stakeholders to:

• Break down ambiguous problems.
• Define technically sound approaches.
• Raise engineering standards across your domain.

If you're someone who cares deeply about code quality, scalable architecture, and helping those around you grow, this role is a great fit.

Qualifications

• A degree in Computer Science or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• At least 6+ years of relevant experience as a Frontend Engineer.
• Proficiency in modern frontend technologies (e.g., JavaScript, TypeScript, Vue.js, React, or similar frameworks).
• Thorough knowledge about JavaScript/Typescript languages and their modern syntax and features.
• Solid understanding of web fundamentals: HTML, CSS, browser APIs, performance, security and accessibility considerations.
• Comprehensive knowledge of software testing concepts (testability, regression, unit, integration, test automation) and testing frameworks e.g. Cypress and Playwright.
• Familiarity with CI/CD workflows and the ability to monitor test pipelines and escalate issues.
• Experience leading complex technical initiatives, including writing technical design documents and driving cross-team alignments.
• Proven ability to mentor peers and contribute to a culture of technical excellence and continuous improvement.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to explain technical decisions and trade-offs to both engineers and non-technical stakeholders.
• Demonstrates AI literacy, with the ability to leverage AI tools to enhance productivity, decision-making, and quality of work while applying sound judgment and critical thinking.

Requirements

• Ship marketable features for Storyblok app using modern web technologies (e.g TypeScript, Vue, Vite, etc).
• Own the end-to-end Software Development Lifecycle, from reviewing product requirements to delivering the software reliably to customers across disciplines.
• Take technical responsibility for a frontend subsystem (domain), ensuring long-term maintainability, scalability, and reliability.
• Identify systemic risks and architectural bottlenecks within your domain and drive remediation proactively.
• Break down ambiguous technical problems into clear strategies and executable implementation plans.
• Raise engineering standards through thorough code reviews, documentation, and technical guidance.
• Write technical design documents for domain-level initiatives and communicate trade-offs clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Contribute hands-on in critical areas where technical depth is required, including refactoring, performance improvements, and security considerations.
• Mentor engineers across projects, helping grow technical ownership and capability within the team.
• Help Engineering Managers make informed technical decisions by providing clear context and recommendations.
• Identify and address long-term technical improvements proactively, balancing short-term delivery with system sustainability.

Benefits

• Monthly remote work stipend (home internet costs, electricity).
• Home office equipment package right at the start (laptop, keyboard, monitor…).
• Home office equipment upgrade (furniture, ear plugs …) or membership to a local co-working space after your onboarding.
• Sick leave benefit, parental leave and 25 days of annual leave plus your local national holidays.
• Personal development fund for courses, books, conferences, and material.
• VSOP (Virtual Stock Option Plan).
• The annual international team-building trip, quarterly and monthly online get-togethers.
• As a fully remote company, with work-life balance at its core, you’ll enjoy flexible schedules.
• An international team that loves to have fun at work and works hard together to accomplish shared goals.