Front-End Engineer in BELGIUM

Are you looking for a new opportunity to take your career to a higher orbit? To join an international group with a successful track record in Space Engineering? A job adapted to your career ambitions and in which you could have an impact for the years to come?

We’re seeking a talented Front-End Engineer with a background in UI design and implementation to work at our office in Diegem, near Brussels, Belgium.

Your initial mission will be to be part of the team in charge development of front-end and back-end components for an innovative European crisis management platform part of the ESA Civil Security from Space programme.

Tasks and activities

The scope of work will include:

• Engage in challenging projects related to space and ground sensor applications for utilization by crisis management control rooms and field personnel.
• Implement robust and useful UI designs, optimizing performance and ensuring a beautiful and unique user experience.
• Participate in the entire application life cycle, focusing on design, coding, and debugging.
• Contribute to in-depth analysis, specification, design (requirements, functional & technical specification) and development of innovative technological and business solutions.
• Create mock-ups and wireframes based on requirements and simulate user journeys.
• Translate wireframes and mock-ups into high-quality, responsive user interfaces.
• Collaborate with back-end developers to integrate front-end components.
• Work collaboratively with cross-functional teams (internal and external) to ensure seamless integration of front-end and back-end components.
• Diagnose, troubleshoot and debug issues related to UI/UX.
• Design intuitive and visually striking interfaces that align with user needs.
• Conduct thorough testing to ensure software stability and performance.
• Provide critical analysis of programming practices to improve software quality and team efficiency.
• Lead the technological roadmap with regard to front-end development.

Skills and experience

The following skills and experience are mandatory:

• University Degree in Computer Engineering, Software engineering, Computer science, informatics or a relevant field.
• At least 2-3 years of proven experience in a professional environment as Front-End developer/Engineer.
• Proficiency in relevant programming languages: HTML, CSS, JavaScript, Typescript and/or C# and front-end frameworks (e.g React, Angular, or Vue.js).
• Understanding of web-based UI/UX principles and best practices.
• Experience with design tools such as Sketch, Figma or Adobe XD.
• Familiarity with exchange protocols (e.g. JSON) and ability to work with a provided Interface Control Documents.
• Familiarity with Linux and containerized deployments (e.g. Docker).
• Proficiency with tools like Jira and GitLab.
• Experience with SCRUM/Agile development methodologies.
• Analytical Mindset: balancing attention to details with a big-picture perspective.
• Experience with writing requirements, design documentation, and test documentation.
• Desire to work both autonomously and as part of a team, in an international multicultural environment.
• Solution oriented mindset, with a customer focused communication skill.
• Fluent in English, both written and spoken.

The following skills and experience would be highly desirable:

• Familiarity or experience with cloud deployment (e.g. AWS, Azure etc.).
• Familiarity with model-based architecture (UML, SysML etc.).
• Experience with crisis management software development or usage.

Why should you apply?

• You will have the opportunity to work within leading space organisations across Europe.
• We encourage everyone to think outside the box and to push the boundaries of traditional knowledge. This role is an opportunity to join a forward-thinking company and allows for a deeper understanding of the industry.
• To be part of a company that values integrity, inspiration, care and collaboration.
• Benefits include: competitive remuneration packages; unique career opportunities, including working in other countries; access to training and development programmes; flexible relocation support.
• We welcome applications from people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, all genders, LGBTQ+ individuals and ex-service personnel.