Senior Full-Stack Headless Developer
About the role
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.
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
Laptop & phone to do your best work
Office lunches, snacks & drinks
Youwe Academy & personal study budget
Flexible hours & hybrid work options
4 weeks remote work per year from anywhere
Salary: depending on experience
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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