Location: on-site/remote aligned with European CET/CEST

Reporting to: CTO

Start date: ASAP

At OTee, we’re rethinking industrial automation from the ground up. Our momentum is driven by a clear market need across geographies and a strong support from strategic, international investors. If you've been looking for a place where your work can shape an entire industry (and where you'll feel the energy of real progress every day) this is it. You’ll be joining a lean but growing team that values curiosity, technical excellence, and impact.

As Lead Frontend Developer at OTee, you will own a shared responsibility for the frontend components, playing a crucial role in shaping the future of industrial automation and control systems. You will craft the user-facing interfaces that make complex industrial automation accessible and intuitive. You'll build performant, maintainable, and beautiful web applications that empower engineers and operators to interact with automation systems in ways that feel natural and efficient. This is a unique opportunity to define the visual and interactive experience of next generation industrial automation while establishing frontend excellence standards for our growing team.

• Design, build, and maintain high-performance web applications using modern frontend technologies and frameworks
• Build IDE-like environments and developer tooling interfaces, including code editors, configuration panels, and workflow builders
• Develop marketplace and platform features such as extension systems, plugin architectures, and third-party integrations
• Establish and evolve our design system and component library, ensuring consistency, reusability, and accessibility across all products
• Own frontend architecture decisions, implementing scalable patterns that support rapid feature development without sacrificing code quality
• Optimize application performance, focusing on Core Web Vitals, bundle size, loading strategies, and runtime efficiency
• Implement responsive, accessible interfaces that work seamlessly across devices and browsers
• Collaborate closely with backend and embedded systems teams to design and consume RESTful and real-time APIs
• Build and maintain complex data visualizations and interactive dashboards for monitoring and controlling industrial systems
• Establish frontend testing strategies including unit, integration, and end-to-end tests

• Play an important role in contributing to the product vision and roadmap in collaboration with UX/UI function
• Participate in data-driven product decision-making, translating analytics and user feedback into UX/UI implementation
• Evaluate and integrate new frontend technologies, frameworks, and tooling that enhance developer experience and product quality

At OTee, we're building a world-class team - and that means we're looking for people who don’t just meet the requirements, but exceed them. You should be driven to stay on top of the latest technologies and methodologies, eager to learn rapidly, and capable of producing high-quality results under evolving demands. This role demands speed, precision, and a constant hunger for improvement. If you're excited by the idea of setting new standards in industrial automation, you’ll fit right in.

• 5+ years of professional frontend development experience building production web applications
• Proven track record of building and maintaining design systems and component libraries
• Experience with frontend testing frameworks and methodologies
• Strong design sensibility and attention to detail in UI/UX implementation

Core Frontend Fundamentals:

• TypeScript (required), modern JavaScript (ES6+), HTML5, CSS3
• Experience with at least one major framework (React, Angular, Vue, Svelte), ability to learn and adapt to different frameworks quickly
• Experience with code editor integrations (Monaco Editor, CodeMirror, or similar)
• Experience writing automated tests
• Real-time data handling with WebSockets, Server-Sent Events, or similar protocols
• Git workflows, branching strategies, code review practices
• Understanding of web performance optimization: lazy loading, profiling, memory management, bundle optimization
• Progressive Web Apps (PWA) concepts and implementation
• CI/CD pipelines for frontend applications

Nice to have:

• Understanding of RxJS
• Experience with CRDT for real-time collaboration
• Experience writing GraphQL clients
• Handling large datasets efficiently in the browser
• Component library development and documentation (Storybook, or similar)
• Micro-frontend architectures and module federation
• Basic understanding of backend technologies and API design

• Ownership of shared responsibility: You feel full responsibility for the features you build and ensure all required functionalities are delivered to high quality and in a timely manner, independently and as part of the team
• Collaborative Spirit and Communication: Strong team player with excellent interpersonal skills, working with cross-functional teams including designers, product managers, and backend engineers
• Attention to Detail: Meticulous attention to detail in UI implementation, ensuring pixel-perfect designs, smooth interactions, and exceptional user experience
• Problem Solving: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to navigate complex UI/UX challenges and create elegant, user-centered solutions

• The opportunity to take part in building a product with global impact
• What may be the biggest challenge of your professional career
• A competitive benefits package with stock options
• Being part of an exceptional team, with experts in their respective fields
• An honest work culture where we can admit failures, ask for help and are safe