Software Engineer Frontend – Defence

Berlin Full Time

As Software Engineer Frontend in the defence environment, you develop modern, high-performance, and secure user interfaces for complex and often safety-critical systems. You design intuitive, stable, and efficiently operable frontends that make complex technical relationships comprehensible. You work in projects in the Bundeswehr environment and in the defence-adjacent industry. The role requires willingness to travel, as significant portions of the work may take place on-site at the customer's premises.

Your Tasks

Develop modern frontend applications with a focus on usability, performance, and stability.
Design and implement scalable and maintainable UI architectures.
Translate complex functional and technical requirements into clear, intuitive user interfaces.
Visualise data, system states, and processes in comprehensible and efficient interfaces.
Develop and maintain reusable frontend components and design structures.
Ensure consistent user guidance and high usability across different applications.
Optimise existing frontends for performance, load times, and user experience.
Work closely with backend and system teams to integrate interfaces effectively and stably.
Actively contribute your expertise to interdisciplinary project teams and help shape solutions.

Required Skills

Completed degree in computer science or a comparable field.
Several years of experience in frontend development using modern frameworks such as React, Angular, or Vue.
Sound knowledge of TypeScript, HTML, and CSS.
Experience developing modern web applications and component-based frontend architectures.
Experience connecting and consuming REST interfaces from the frontend perspective.
Good understanding of user guidance, usability, and UI structures.
Experience in agile development environments and working with various stakeholders.
Understanding of Bundeswehr procurement processes, in particular CPM and PBN.
Excellent German and English language skills (written and spoken) at C1 level.
Willingness to undergo a security vetting procedure in accordance with the SÜG.

Desired Skills

Experience visualising complex data and systems.
Knowledge of performance optimisation and testing of frontend applications.
Experience with design systems or UI component libraries.
Experience working with state management solutions.
Confident communication in internal and external settings, including presentations.
Independent, structured, and reliable working style.
High level of integrity, resilience, and professional conflict and feedback handling skills.

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