Front-end Developer – English

Our client is a worldwide segment leader in the field of sustainability and industrial machinery. Operating globally, they work with multiple major Fortune 100 Businesses. 

We are now looking for a dedicated and experienced Front-end Developer to join their expanding team in Zelik, Belgium.

In this role, you will work closely with cross-functional teams and an implementation agency to build and implement their next-generation global website, developing key components and ensuring robust integrations with systems such as CMS, HubSpot, and Jitterbit.

Job Profile for Front-end Developer
Responsibilities will include, but not be limited to:

• Act as a core developer on the project, building and refining high-quality, performant front-end components using modern frameworks
• Work alongside the agency’s developers, participating in sprints, code reviews, and technical problem-solving to ensure a seamless and successful implementation
• Take a hands-on role in connecting the front-end to the company’s composable architecture. This includes writing code to fetch data from the Headless CMS, Jitterbit API, HubSpot, and Vector DBs
• Develop and implement APIs, including creation, testing, and integration, while designing and executing complex database schemas with a strong command of SQL
• Act as the primary technical owner responsible for maintaining the codebase after the agency handoff, fixing bugs, and performing updates
• Implement new features, components, and integrations as the digital needs evolve
• Monitor proactively and optimise the performance of the company’s global site, pay close attention to Core Web Vitals, API response times, and database performance
• Ensure code quality, consistency, and adherence to best practices. Proactively identify, debug, and resolve software issues, adhering to ADA compliance and OWASP Top 10 security principles

Candidate Profile for Front-end Developer

• Must be fluent in English, both written and spoken
• 3+ years of experience building modern, responsive, and accessible web applications; experience level is flexible
• Hands-on experience with React, Next.js, or Astro, TypeScript, and Node.js, including consuming complex APIs (REST and GraphQL) using Zustand and Axios for state management and data fetching
• Strong command of CSS/SCSS, Flexbox/Grid, and responsive design, with experience in design systems or component libraries (e.g., Material UI, Chakra UI, shadcn/ui) and familiarity with design handoff tools like Figma
• Experience with at least one major Headless CMS (e.g., Storyblok, Sanity, Contentful, Strapi) and proficiency in Git within a CI/CD pipeline (preferably GitLab)
• Solid understanding of software testing, with experience in unit and integration testing
• Advanced integrations with PIM, ERP, or middleware (e.g., Jitterbit), and familiarity with Server-Side GTM (ssGTM) architecture and HubSpot API integrations
• Experience in 3D on the web (e.g., Three.js) or data visualisation (e.g., Recharts, Canvas/WebGL)
• Familiarity with AI architecture, including Vector Databases (e.g., Pinecone), RAG patterns, AI/LLM APIs (OpenAI, Gemini), and modern AI agent architecture (e.g., Model Context Protocol)
• Experience with workflow automation tools (e.g., n8n, Make.com, Zapier)
• UI/UX design skills with experience in high-fidelity prototyping in Figma
• Good analytical ability, attention to detail, strong problem-solving skills, and adaptability to new technologies
• Strong sense of UI consistency and usability, with an understanding of component-based design and modularity