Frontend Technical Lead

Frontend Technical Lead


Our Team
We advocate for travel's positive impact on the world, guided by a vibrant culture rooted in established company values. We empower our people to innovate, influence, and grow.

Our differences are what give us strength. Our diverse workforce originates from more than 50 countries, bringing together a depth of perspective and curiosity about the world. We encourage a culture of openness, curiosity and flexibility - vital to deepening a shared understanding of our customers and each other.

We have a flexible hybrid model, working from our Utrecht HQ and our homes in the Netherlands.
Just as travel is about discovery, we're on a quest to find the right people to join our team. Are you ready to inspire the world through travel?

We’re on the search for…
…a visionary tech lead with enthusiasm for people and innovative solutions who can Go
One Stop Further by taking our team to the next level.

You will be accountable for strategic planning, architectural decision-making and team management. You will inspire and guide our front-end development team, consisting of 12 members, with their technical challenges and personal development.

In collaboration with other leads and our architect, you’ll play an essential role in high-level technical and architectural directions and decisions, ensuring a unified customer experience across all platforms.
Together with our design lead, you’ll pave the way for a great collaboration between our UI/UX designers and writers.

What you’ll be doing
You’ll join the Development & Design team, reporting to the Head of Development & Design.

You’ll be involved in:

• Creating a vision and guiding the technical direction of projects, ensuring that standards are met and the best practices are followed.
• Supervising the way of working and gatekeeping code quality and high standards.
• Guiding the process of decisions around architecture, tools, and technologies used in the development process.
• Being the go-to person in case of escalating and assisting in solving complex problems and technical issues.
• Mentoring team members, guiding them to grow and improve their skills.
• Being simultaneously part of the development team and a link between developers/QA and non-development teams (architect, business, etc.)

What we’re looking for
It's already a possible match when you share the same mindset as us, being forward-thinking, results-driven, caring and embracing diversity.

In terms of your experience and skills:

• A Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in leading and mentoring development teams.
• Experience in code reviews and setting code standards.
• Experience with DevSecOps culture and Agile way of working.
• Proficiency in Javascript & Typescript, React (v17/v18) and CSS standards and SCSS
• Experience in a B2C eCommerce environment
• Knowledge of AWS, and especially serverless technologies
• Proficiency in responsive design & grid systems, understanding A11Y standards
• The desire to improve is in your DNA
• Proficient in English language (both oral & written)
• Analytical thinking and technical decision-making.
• Proficient in interpersonal communication. You can explain complex technical issues in a way everyone can understand

In addition, it’s extra credit if you have…

• Experience with implementing testing strategies and standards
• Experience with implementing internal UI libraries and packages
• A love of sustainable travel!

Our offer

• An organisation and team with aspirations
• A complimentary NS train card to travel across the Netherlands for work and leisure.
• An annual free Interrail/Eurail travel pass for you and a companion, so you can explore Europe and share the same experiences as our customers.
• Unlimited access to OpenUp for lifestyle & well-being recommendations.
• Support for your wellbeing through a generous personal allowance.
• The autonomy to develop your personal and professional growth plan using your training budget.
• An annual team trip across Europe to experience our product first-hand.
• An annual leave package of 28-30 days, plus study days, volunteer days, and Good Friday.
• Salary Scale: 61, Monthly gross salary (excluding 8% allowance): €6050 - 8500 (full-time) based on experience.

Curious to apply?
Apply directly via our website (https://jobs.eurail.com/en/vacancies ).

• We'll ask you to share your resume in English (our business language) and tell us why you're excited about Eurail and this particular role. It doesn't hurt to be creative; we enjoy seeing your personality shine through.
• As part of the process, we may also ask you to complete a short assessment to showcase your skills.

If we feel you might be a good candidate, the next step is a relatively informal interview with some of your potential new team members. For you, it is good to understand if Eurail is your ideal workplace, and for us, it tells us more about the value you would bring.

In the meantime…
If you’re curious, why not check us out on LinkedIn and get a feel for our culture, values, and place worldwide? We’re eager to answer any questions you might have, too. Send them over to jobs@eurail.com , and our People & Culture team will pick them up. 

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