
Senior Full-Stack Headless Developer
- Hybrid
- Groningen, Netherlands
- Kyiv, Ukraine
+1 more- Operations
Job description
At Youwe, we build composable digital platforms that connect systems, data, and customer experiences. As a Full-Stack Headless Developer, you bridge design and backend systems to create seamless, scalable, and high-performing applications for international clients.
Working closely with designers, engineers, and clients, you translate creative concepts into technical solutions within a modern headless architecture landscape.
Your Responsibilities:
Build scalable and maintainable front-end applications using React, Next.js, and TypeScript;
Develop integrations with backend systems via REST APIs, GraphQL, and webhooks;
Work with API gateways and event-driven architectures;
Ensure applications are secure, high-performing, and composable by design;
Collaborate with designers to translate UI/UX concepts into technical reality;
Work together with backend engineers and SaaS partners on API contracts and integrations;
Take ownership of technical architecture and end-to-end project delivery;
Guide and mentor developers through technical leadership and code reviews;
Ensure accessibility, usability, and development best practices are applied throughout projects.
From architecture to delivery, you ensure quality, scalability, and technical excellence across every stage of the project.
Job requirements
Must-haves:
5+ years of commercial experience building modern React applications;
Strong experience with React, Next.js, TypeScript, Node.js, HTML, CSS, and JavaScript;
Experience working with REST APIs, GraphQL, and backend integrations;
Solid understanding of headless, API-first, and composable architectures;
Experience translating business and client requirements into technical solutions;
Strong understanding of performance, scalability, and secure development practices;
Experience working in multidisciplinary teams and client-facing environments.
Nice-to-haves:
Experience with event-driven systems and API gateways
Familiarity with SaaS integrations and headless platforms
Knowledge of accessibility standards (ARIA, keyboard navigation, WCAG)
Experience mentoring developers or leading technical project delivery
Experience within a digital agency or fast-paced project environment
Benefits
Office lunches, snacks & drinks;
Learning budget & learning time off;
Flexible hours & hybrid work options;
4 weeks remote work per year from anywhere;
Loyalty days: extra vacation after 3 & 6 years;
Bike plan: 40% discount on commuting products.
About Youwe
We build digital platforms that connect data, optimize processes, and integrate AI. We work in small expert teams, value ownership, and love learning by doing. Every day, we turn curiosity and creativity into solutions that make a real impact.
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- Groningen, Groningen, Netherlands
- Kyiv, Kyiv, Ukraine
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