Senior Frontend Engineer
EngineeringCologne, Berlin, RemoteFull-time
About the role
Our frontend is how thousands of businesses interact with Kotao every day — from managing their operations to processing payments. We are looking for a Senior Frontend Engineer who cares deeply about user experience, performance, and building interfaces that feel effortless.
What you will do
- Build and maintain our React-based frontend applications
- Create reusable component libraries with Tailwind CSS and shadcn/ui
- Optimize performance and accessibility across all our apps
- Work closely with designers to translate mockups into pixel-perfect interfaces
- Contribute to our shared UI package used across multiple apps
What we are looking for
- 5+ years of frontend engineering experience
- Expert-level React and TypeScript knowledge
- Strong understanding of modern CSS (Tailwind CSS, CSS Grid, Flexbox)
- Experience with Next.js or similar React meta-frameworks
- Knowledge of web accessibility standards (WCAG)
- Eye for design and attention to detail
Nice to have
- Experience building component libraries or design systems
- Familiarity with Electron for desktop applications
- Experience with React Native or mobile development
- Knowledge of animation libraries (Framer Motion)
- Experience with real-time UI updates (optimistic updates, WebSockets)
Apply for this position
Fill out the form below and attach your resume. We review every application and will get back to you within two weeks.