Frontend Engineer

Building better and safer isn't a slogan, but the way we show up in the world.

It's how we make sure technology speaks not only in code, but with meaning: better technologies, better ways of working, and more inclusive communities.

We align with what matters for people and for the planet, actively nurturing it to be better and safer.

At the centre, it's our people who power everything we do. It's their talent, drive and different ways of thinking that keep us moving forward, pushing the limits of what's possible.

We are seeking for a Frontend Engineer to join our team in Germany. In this role, you will need to be proficient in React, REST APIs and CI/CD. Knowledge on GeoServer is valuable. We're looking for a minimum of 2 years of experience.

You will be participating in very important projects, creating solutions at the highest standards of safety, performance, and compliance.

Could you be the Frontend Engineer that we're looking for?

What will be your task?

- Select and implement suitable technologies for Web-based HMI solutions, enhancing and refining the existing prototype.
- Implement frontend integration with RESTful APIs and backend services, seamless collaboration between frontend and backend teams.
- Review the current map server configuration, integrate dynamic maps into the prototype, and establish clear procedures for importing and managing map data.
- Design, set up, and document the software development environment, including build servers, binary repositories, and CI/CD pipeline.
- Identify and evaluate middleware components and solutions for message queuing and persistent data management.
- Develop prototypes to assess performance within a containerised environment.
- Support middleware selection by comparing identified solutions in terms of cost, performance, capabilities, and infrastructure requirements.
- Actively participate in coding and development tasks, building complex features and components. Write clean, maintainable code while setting quality standards through example and contributing to critical project deliverables.
- Perform unit and integration testing activities.

What do we expect from you?

- Engineering degree in Computer Science, or related field (master's preferred).
- German national
- Fluency in German and English (other languages are a plus).

What can you expect from us?

- You will become part of a large and successful team With us, you work internationally with the biggest players in the Aerospace sector and will meet a wide variety of personalities from day one. We enrich each other, whether through professional brainstorming or (virtual) coffee breaks. Diversity and togetherness are the cornerstones of our corporate culture.
- A real possibility of impacting the lives of millions of people while working in the most critical industries
- You're able to work flexibly For flexibility in everyday life, we have a great flexitime system and the option of working from home.
- The opportunity to make the difference while participating in social initiatives
- Professional benefits We have benefits that include a bonus scheme, company pension & health insurance and smartphone.
- You will have a lot of fun here We keep strong community ties within our company community by holding summer events, Oktoberfest, Christmas parties and our monthly breakfasts.
- Every day we embrace new missions across industries as diverse as aerospace, space, defence, transport, telecoms, government, energy, finance and healthcare.

Now, the real question is: are you ready to join us and help make the world a better and safer place?

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