Our client is a worldwide segment leader in the field of sustainability and industrial machinery. Operating globally, they work with multiple major Fortune 100 Businesses.

We are now looking for a dedicated and experienced Front end Developer to join their expanding team in Zelik, Belgium.

In this role, you will work closely with cross-functional teams and an implementation agency to build and implement their next-generation global website, developing key components and ensuring robust integrations with systems such as CMS, HubSpot, and Jitterbit.

Job Profile for Front end Developer

Responsibilities will include, but not be limited to:

• Act as a core developer on the project, building and refining high-quality, performant front-end components using modern frameworks
• Work alongside the agency's developers, participating in sprints, code reviews, and technical problem-solving to ensure a seamless and successful implementation
• Take a hands-on role in connecting the front-end to our composable architecture. This includes writing code to fetch data from the Headless CMS, our Jitterbit API, HubSpot, and Vector DBs
• Develop and implement APIs, including creation, testing, and integration, while designing and executing complex database schemas with a strong command of SQL
• Be the primary technical owner responsible for maintaining the codebase after the agency handoff, fixing bugs, and performing updates
• Implement new features, components, and integrations as our digital needs evolve
• Monitor proactively and optimise the performance of the global site, pay close attention to Core Web Vitals, API response times, and database performance
• Ensure code quality, consistency, and adherence to best practices. Proactively identify, debug, and resolve software issues, adhering to ADA compliance and OWASP Top 10 security principles

Candidate Profile for Front end Developer

• Must be fluent in English, both written and spoken
• 3+ years of experience building modern, responsive, and accessible web applications; experience level is flexible
• Hands-on experience with React, Next.js, or Astro, TypeScript, and Node.js, including consuming complex APIs (REST and GraphQL) using Zustand and Axios for state management and data fetching
• Strong command of CSS/SCSS, Flexbox/Grid, and responsive design, with experience in design systems or component libraries (e.g., Material UI, Chakra UI, shadcn/ui) and familiarity with design handoff tools like Figma
• Experience with at least one major Headless CMS (e.g., Storyblok, Sanity, Contentful, Strapi) and proficiency in Git within a CI/CD pipeline (preferably GitLab)
• Solid understanding of software testing, with experience in unit and integration testing
• Advanced integrations with PIM, ERP, or middleware (e.g., Jitterbit), and familiarity with Server-Side GTM (ssGTM) architecture and HubSpot API integrations
• Experience in 3D on the web (e.g., Three.js) or data visualisation (e.g., Recharts, Canvas/WebGL)
• Familiarity with AI architecture, including Vector Databases (e.g., Pinecone), RAG patterns, AI/LLM APIs (OpenAI, Gemini), and modern AI agent architecture (e.g., Model Context Protocol)
• Experience with workflow automation tools (e.g., n8n, Make.com, Zapier)
• UI/UX design skills with experience in high-fidelity prototyping in Figma
• Good analytical ability, attention to detail, strong problem-solving skills, and adaptability to new technologies
• Strong sense of UI consistency and usability, with an understanding of component-based design and modularity