Join our global team of experts
At Diconium, we do digital business transformation across various industries. As a team member, you will work on projects that generate value from software, data, and AI by delivering strategies and solutions that challenge conventional industry practices and drive technological progress. Together with over 2,300 fellow experts, you enable Fortune 500 firms, global market leaders, and SMEs to maximize the impact of their digital initiatives and achieve digital excellence. In everything we do, we prioritize people and genuine human connections, ensuring a supportive and inclusive work environment. And we give you maximum flexibility thanks to our hybrid workplace.
WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT
Take ownership of frontend development within a micro-frontend architectureinside the project.
Design, implement, and maintain scalable, modular, and accessible UI components
Collaborate closely with backend engineers using API-first and BFF patterns
Contribute to the transition phase, including knowledge transfer from the external supplier and stabilization of existing systems.
Drive modernization initiatives, especially around outdated frontend technologies (the current ExtJS-based application) and performance bottlenecks.
Ensure high code qualitythrough TDD, code reviews, and automated testing.
Optimize applications for performance, accessibility (a11y), SEO, and sustainability
Actively contribute to architectural decisionswith a frontend perspective.
Support CI/CD pipelines and containerized frontend deployments (Docker).
Work in cross-functional, self-organized agile product teams and collaborate with stakeholders.
Key Deliverables
High-quality, production-ready frontend features aligned with business requirements.
Maintainable and well-documented frontend codebases.
Improved application performance, stability, and user experience.
Successful transition of ownership from the previous supplier.
Contributions to a modern, agile, and outcome-driven product organization.
A strategically important projectwith high visibility, being the first insourcing initiative of its kind at diconium.
Full end-to-end ownershipof frontend topics, from architecture and implementation to operations and optimization.
A complex, real-world product landscapewith long-running systems, many interfaces, and meaningful technical challenges.
Active involvement in a transition phase, followed by shaping a modern, agile, outcome-driven product organization.
The opportunity to modernize and future-prooffrontend technology, architecture, and development practices.
Close collaboration in cross-functional, self-organized product teamswith a strong engineering culture.
Room to influence technical decisions, standards, and best practices across products.
A strong focus on quality, accessibility, performance, and sustainability
Continuous learning through hands-on problem solving, knowledge sharing, and exposure to modern frontend and cloud technologies.
An international setup with English as working language, nearshore collaboration, and limited travel (~10days / year).
WHAT YOU BRING ALONG
ExtJS Expertise
Deep, hands-on proficiency in ExtJS
Experience with ExtJS customization and framework overrides
Solid understanding of ExtJS architecture (MVC / MVVM patterns)
Skilled in handling large volumes of data: data structures, models, stores, grids, and virtualization
Familiarity with ExtJS tooling, build processes, and licensing
Strong performance and enterprise-application mindset
Core Architecture & Engineering
Understanding of Domain-Driven Design (DDD)concepts and bounded contexts
Experience with microservices and micro-frontend architectures
API-first mindset; experience with API Gatewayand Backend-for-Frontend (BFF)patterns
Knowledge of common software design patterns
Familiarity with resiliency patterns(retry, fallback, rate limiting)
Ability to design for scalability, fault tolerance, and observability
Frontend Development
Strong proficiency in JavaScript and/or TypeScript
Experience with at least one modern frontend framework (React, Angular, Vue.js, Svelte) — a plus, given the roadmap to modernize away from ExtJS
Development of modular, scalable, responsive UI components
Experience with modern frontend build tools and workflows
Focus on accessibility (a11y), performance optimization, and SEO
Knowledge of lazy loading, code splitting, and frontend performance techniques
Strong understanding of UI/UX principles
Quality & Security
Advanced knowledge of Gitand version control workflows
Experience with Test-Driven Development (TDD)and automated UI testing
Awareness of secure coding practicesand common web security risks
DevOps & Delivery
Experience building and maintaining CI/CD pipelines(GitHub, GitLab, Jenkins or similar)
Working knowledge of Dockerfor frontend deployment and environment decoupling
Collaboration & Professional Skills
Strong communication and stakeholder interaction skills
Team-oriented mindset and collaborative approach
Ability to learn quickly and adapt to change
Strong problem-solving and time-management skills
Ownership-driven, customer-centric, and sustainability-aware mindset
Discover new skills and improve your strengths, adapt your working day to your personal lifestyle, celebrate community, sustainability and diversity. And sweeten your working life with awesome perks and benefits!
Professional & Personal Growth: Develop yourself both professionally and personally through training programs, free language courses, competence centers and an active tech community.
Flexible Work-Life Balance: Benefit from hybrid work, workation, flexible hours, parental support and sabbaticals.
Embrace Diversity & Sustainability: Engage in our Sustainability Hub, diverse communities, Diversity Taskforce and after-work activities.
Comprehensive Benefits: Enjoy public transport tickets, job bikes, access to exclusive Volkswagen employee conditions when leasing or purchasing a vehicle, health offers, supplementary insurances, a pension plan and various discounts.
At Diconium, we value and recognize the unique perspectives and experiences of each individual. With this in mind, we welcome and cherish every single application equally. At the same time, we stand up against any type of discrimination and harassment based on gender, age, skin color, religion, sexual orientation, origin, disability, gender identity and other protected characteristics.
If you have any questions, feel free to reach out.
Your contact person is
Elena, elena.filip@diconium.com
Diconium is a digital business transformation partner with a global footprint. We navigate complexity and deliver competitiveness at scale.
We are 100% Volkswagen Group company, driving digital excellence in automotive, industrial, and beyond.
With 30 years of experience in updating industries, we ensure digital transformation delivers true impact through software, data, and AI. Our clients include multinationals from various industries, including Volkswagen, Stihl, Bechtle, Trumpf, and Zeiss.
Present in four of the world's five largest economies across Europe, North America, and Asia, our diverse team of over 2,500 experts brings deep expertise in data & AI, software engineering, integration & testing, cybersecurity, and digital advisory. With our digital business solutions and software-defined products we challenge conventional industry practices and drive technological progress.
With everything we do, we strive to update industries and society to build smarter and desirable futures.
DI - CON - IUM
DIgital | Our heart beats for all things digital. Software, data, and AI are our playground and expertise.
eCONomy | We navigate the complexities of today's business environment, transforming technological opportunities into sustainable growth and competitive advantage.
IUM | The suffix -ium represents powerful elements in chemistry. We are the binding element between technology and business, strategy and execution, your organization and successful digital transformation.
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