Mission-Driven Frontend Expert
At our organization, we are dedicated to advancing cutting-edge research and innovative technologies to combat cancer.
Job Overview
We seek an exceptional Mission-Driven Frontend Expert to join our interdisciplinary team. As a key member, you will be responsible for developing user-facing platforms that facilitate scientists in exchanging genomic data, contributing directly to groundbreaking biomedical research.
* Design and implement user interfaces for web-based services, ensuring world-class user experience and usability;
* Develop wireframes, prototypes, and high-fidelity mockups to effectively communicate design ideas and guide the development process;
* Establish and maintain a consistent design language across all web frontends, ensuring they are responsive and accessible on both desktop and mobile platforms with attention to detail in visual layout, color, and typography;
* Architect, test, and maintain clean, high-performance web applications using Angular, TypeScript, and Tailwind CSS;
* Develop new interfaces against clear backend specifications;
* Implement comprehensive testing strategies using modern frameworks (e.g., Jest, Vitest, Playwright) to ensure application stability and reliability and implement their implementation in CI/CD pipelines;
* Collaborate closely with backend engineers, bioinformaticians, and data stewards to translate complex requirements into user-friendly features;
* Manage code and project workflows using Git and a modern issue tracker and participate in code reviews to maintain high-quality standards.
Requirements
* Bachelor's or master's degree in computer science, web design, human-computer interaction, or a related field; alternatively, an equivalent qualification with extensive, relevant professional experience;
* Significant professional experience as a frontend engineer in a senior role, with a strong portfolio demonstrating leadership on complex projects;
* Expert proficiency in TypeScript, HTML5, and modern CSS, including extensive experience with the Angular framework;
* Demonstrated experience using Tailwind CSS for building modern, responsive user interfaces;
* The ability to understand or even contribute to Python- and Kubernetes-based backend development is a strong plus;
* Strong experience with frontend testing frameworks such as Jest, Playwright, or Cypress;
* Proficiency with the Git version control system is essential;
* The ideal applicant will have a demonstrated ability to work independently and creatively, taking ownership of large-scale frontend challenges from architecture to deployment;
* You are a proactive team player with excellent communication skills in English, able to articulate technical needs clearly, set goals, and thrive in an interdisciplinary setting.
Career Opportunities
* A meaningful role helping to shape one of Germany's most important scientific data infrastructures for omics data;
* Contribute to interdisciplinary efforts, bridging cutting-edge research with clinical applications;
* Work with an interdisciplinary team of experts bringing state-of-the-art biomedical research closer to clinics and patients;
* Widen your expertise with extensive possibilities of training programs, seminars, and conferences.