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Front-end Engineer

  • Senior
  • Mid-level
  • Full-remote

As a Software Front-End Engineer at DKL, you will be responsible for building from SPAs to MPAs, from outstanding landing pages to invaluable dashboards, helping clients establish a distinctive brand through their design system, always focused on developing apps with a great user experience. Your primary goal will be to provide solutions to every need our customers may have, shipping high-quality products that do not compromise performance or user experience.

REMOTE

100%

You will work from the location of your choice, provided you structure this in a way that is compatible with work residency in Spain. You will also need to have a high-bandwidth internet connection (>= 40Mbs up/down). DKL has no physical headquarters: we take remote work very seriously and our team is distributed in various parts of Spain and abroad.

SCHEDULE

Flexible

You will work 40 hours per week with the flexibility to organize your schedule in a way that suits you. Requirements are to have sufficient overlap with the teams you collaborate with and to attend dailies and occasional client meetings. We know that personal wellness is essential for achieving results.

COMPENSATION

35k - 55k

Opportunities to grow and advance your career. Every year, you will have €500 explicitly allocated for your educational needs.

100€ Amazon Gift Card on Christmas.

Vacations: 23 days/year.

    The role

    Learn about your responsibilities, how you will work, and who you will work with.

    As a Software Front-End Engineer, you will be involved in projects with special UI requirements. You will bring a diverse skill set that includes expertise using the web development trinity: HTML, CSS, and JavaScript, combined with excellent knowledge of React or Vue frameworks. Your responsibilities will involve gathering customer requirements and building web applications, such as dashboards or landing pages, using best practices. You must follow the established plan to ensure the product is delivered on time and meets customer expectations, while adding value to the product. Strong communication skills are essential for this role.

    Responsibilities

    Your responsibilities will encompass a wide range of tasks, including but not limited to:

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    User experience

    Design and maintain trusted web applications focused on UX and performance

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    Code quality

    Write efficient and maintainable code, following best practices to ensure quality

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    Collaboration

    Collaborate with teams to deliver solutions and maintain documentation

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    Critical thinking

    Contribute with new ideas to them, always trying to question and reason every decision to be taken

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    Feedback

    Give and receive support and feedback

    How will you work?

    You will be an integral part of the Front-End team at DKL, driving initiatives forward with a focus on collaboration and efficiency.

    We organize ourselves using the Google Suite (Gmail, Meet, Docs, etc.), Slack, and GitHub for code repositories and technical documentation. We also use Atlassian tools (Jira & Confluence) for project management, ticket management, and internal documentation.

    Who will you work with?

    You will work closely with Matías (CTO), Rafa (UI Lead), and the rest of the team on a daily basis.

    image of Matías Pizarro Matías Pizarro Data Architect & Software Architect

    With 28 years in software development and 8 years as Head of Engineering at McKinsey & Company, Matias leads our technical vision. He specializes in data engineering, AI, DevOps, and team scaling, and has grown Power Solutions Tech from 2 to 200 developers in just 5 years. Matías keeps Python, Pandas, Django, FreeBSD, and Bash in his daily toolkit and is passionate about using the right tools for the job. His leadership inspires innovation and excellence across our technical teams.

    image of Rafael Salas Rafael Salas Software Engineer

    As a Software Engineer, Rafa holds a Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science and brings over 16 years of extensive experience in software development, specializing in data visualization applications and platforms. With a proven track record, he has successfully delivered innovative technology solutions across various industries, dedicating over three years to the energy sector. His expertise extends to the public sector, where he has spent ten years implementing solutions, including open data portals for various government bodies and several internal management tools. Additionally, he has three years of experience implementing product tools, creating landing pages, and helping startups achieve their goals, demonstrating his versatility and ability to adapt to several technological challenges.

    What makes you a fit?

    Your qualifications

    Requirements

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    Education

    Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related field

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    Experience

    Proven experience in web development (HTML, CSS, JavaScript), including at least one of the most used libraries/frameworks (preferably React, but Vue and AngularJS will be taken into account).

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    Testing

    Best practices using testing strategies with Vitest or Jest.

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    Collaboration

    Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to both work independently and collaborate with a larger team in a remote setting.

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    Communication

    Good level in English and strong communication skills

    Nice-to-Have

    • Detail-oriented with a focus on quality and accuracy
    • Familiarity with Agile and Scrum methodologies
    • Experience working with Figma.
    • Experience working with containerization: Docker and container orchestration tools like Kubernetes.
    • Cloud experience (AWS, Azure, or GCP).
    • Experience with BI platforms (Power BI, Looker, or Tableau)
    • Experience with end-to-end (E2E) frameworks, such as Playwright or Cypress.
    • Experience working with Python frameworks, such as Django or DRF.

    What are the first 6 months like?

    Your first six months will be structured to support your learning, integration, and progression as you settle into your role. This period aligns with our review checkpoints at 1, 3, and 6 months, ensuring you have a clear pathway to success during your probation period.

    Month 1

    By the first month, you will have completed your onboarding with all the DKL leads, during which you will receive full support from Rafa to familiarize yourself with the company, tools, projects, and other relevant aspects. Additionally, we will outline our roadmap for the next few months.

    You will have met DKL’s leadership and PMs' teams, explored the organizational structure with them in more detail, and set up your internal management tools.

    Finally, you will be fully integrated into the Front-End team and will have joined our weekly call (with all the DKL team) to introduce yourself.

    Month 2-3

    By the third month at DKL, you have become familiar with internal projects, especially on the Front-End side (way of working, internal procedures, etc.).

    You will be able to contribute to the roadmap of your assigned project, and you will have designed, implemented and deployed your first feature in the production environment, as well as reviewed some pull requests from other team members.

    Month 4-6

    After six months at DKL, you will not just define low-level features but introduce the new items into the roadmap to achieve the company’s business objectives. By now, you will be a full-fledged member of DKL.

    What is the selection process?

    We aim to make our selection process smooth, informative, and enjoyable, ensuring it is a two-way street where we get to know each other.

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    Initial Meet & Greet

    A casual video call to introduce ourselves, discuss the role at a high level, and get to know each other's backgrounds and motivations. This call is designed to determine if we are a good mutual fit.

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    Role-Focused Interview

    A more focused discussion, diving into the role's specifics and exploring key data engineering scenarios you might encounter with us. This is where we will review some example cases, discuss your experience, and address any questions you may have about the day-to-day aspects.

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    Meet the Team Leads

    During this call, you will have the opportunity to meet some of our key team leads. This conversation helps you understand the company culture, our team dynamics, and the kind of cross-functional work you will be doing. It is also an opportunity to discuss the projects we are passionate about in more detail.

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    Decision & Offer

    After the final discussion, we will circle back with a decision. If we are a good match, we will be excited to extend an offer and welcome you on board! If this is not the right fit, we will let you know and share our feedback, wishing you all the best on your career journey.

    Are you ready to take a new step in your career?

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