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Senior Full-Stack Headless Developer

Youwe

Groningen
Full-time
5-10 years experience
Hybrid

Key Skills

React
Next.js
TypeScript
Node.js
HTML
CSS
JavaScript
REST APIs
GraphQL
Headless Architecture
Composable Architecture
API Gateways
Event-Driven Architecture
UI/UX Translation
Technical Leadership
Code Reviews

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.



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.

Core Responsibilities

Build scalable front-end applications and integrate them with backend systems using a headless architecture. Lead technical delivery by mentoring developers and collaborating with designers to translate UI/UX concepts into reality.

Requirements

Requires over 5 years of commercial experience with React, Next.js, and TypeScript. Candidates must have a strong understanding of API-first, composable architectures and experience in client-facing environments.

Benefits

  • Laptop & Phone
  • Office Lunches, Snacks & Drinks
  • Youwe Academy & Personal Study Budget
  • 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)
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