Frontend Software Engineer (React)

Who We Are

At Vandebron, we're transforming the energy landscape, steering away from the conventional to champion sustainability. We are dedicated to ensuring 100% green energy availability, 100% of the time. Think smart solutions — flexible use of wind and solar farms, Smart EV Charging, and efficient energy storage. No waiting around, we actively shape a sustainable future. Good energy, smart solutions — that's Vandebron.

About the Role

At Vandebron, our engineering teams are at the heart of driving impactful change through innovative and scalable solutions. We embrace simplicity and strive to remove obstacles, accelerating our speed of delivery and amplifying our positive impact.

Joining our cross-functional team means diving into the full development cycle—from crafting and maintaining our technological landscape to exploring opportunities beyond programming. You'll be part of an ambitious, talented team of engineers who are not only passionate about technology but also about sustainability and green coding practices. Here, sharing knowledge and learning by doing are not just encouraged—they are a fundamental part of our culture.

Your role will focus on designing, developing, and testing software applications, consistently producing high-quality code, and contributing to the common standards for your team and guild. But it doesn’t stop there. We want you to help shape the future of Vandebron with your passion for programming, design patterns, architectural principles, and testing frameworks.

As a green tech innovator, Vandebron leverages cutting-edge technologies to drive sustainability. Our frontend stack includes React, React Native, Remix, TypeScript, and Vanilla-extract. We work closely with the Digital Design team to create user-friendly and informative apps. We use standard CI/CD tools like Cypress and GitHub Actions to ensure a smooth developer experience. Our backend is powered by Scala with ZIO, running seamlessly on a Kubernetes cluster, and utilizing PostgreSQL and TimescaleDB for robust storage solutions.

What you’ll do

• Work on team projects: Collaborate with experienced engineers to design, develop, and test software. Your contributions will help shape our projects.
• Write quality code: Create clean, efficient, and well-documented code that meets our product requirements with increasing independence.
• Full development cycle: Participate in all stages of development, including writing tests, performing code reviews, and ensuring high-quality software.
• Communicate and collaborate: Share ideas and feedback with your team to foster a collaborative and productive work environment.
• Grow your skills: Continuously improve your knowledge of programming, design patterns, and testing frameworks while staying updated on industry trends.

What We’re Looking For

• Mission-Driven: Passionate about contributing to our mission and making a positive impact.
• Tech Enthusiast: Familiar with our tech stack and excited to learn and work with it, regardless of your background or previous experience. Bonus points if you’re interested in learning React Native.
• Problem Solver: Enjoys tackling challenges and developing creative solutions, with a willingness to grow your skills in functional programming.
• Quality-Focused: Committed to writing reliable code and understanding software testing methodologies and frameworks, with a keen eye for detail.
• Effective Communicator: Able to clearly convey ideas and provide constructive feedback, contributing to a collaborative and inclusive team culture.

What do we offer?

• 30 paid days off per year.
• Work abroad for up to 6 weeks per year (max 4 consecutive weeks, including up to 4 weeks outside the EU).
• Employees with three years of service can go on a sabbatical for up to three months (one month paid with holidays, two unpaid).
• Request special leave for significant personal events, volunteering for SDG 11 or 13, and an additional day for religious or personal celebrations.
• Annual €850 learning budget to grow personally and professionally.
• Access to Learning & Development workshops and programs.
• 3rd-tier pension scheme.
• Monthly €50 net reimbursement for your phone and wifi.
• One-time €200 net allowance to create a comfortable home workspace.
• Split your time between our carbon-neutral Amsterdam office and your home, finding the perfect balance for you.
• Daily organic lunches prepared by our in-house cooks.
• For those living 10km or more from the office, an NS business card for smooth commuting.
• €1500 relocation package.
• Explore Dutch language courses.

Interested?

If you have questions, feel free to ask them via Jordreukers@vandebron.nl