Overview
DFDS, Copenhagen, Capital Region of Denmark, Denmark — Lead Frontend Engineer
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About the Role
As a Lead Frontend Engineer at DFDS, you’ll join a passionate and collaborative team on an exciting journey to develop digital capabilities that enhance customer and user experiences. Together, we work to deliver applications with a strong focus on performance, reusability, and a cohesive end-user experience. Our team operates with autonomy and embraces a start-up mindset. We foster a build-measure-learn approach and love sharing knowledge while experimenting with new tools and frameworks.
Responsibilities
* Architect Scalable Frontend Solutions: Design and enforce frontend architecture patterns using React, Next.js, and modular design principles to ensure maintainability and performance at scale.
* Own Frontend Quality: Set and enforce coding standards across the team (naming conventions, SRP, reusability, state management, styling structure, and translation practices).
* Mentor & Guide: Lead technical discussions, conduct code reviews, and coach frontend engineers on writing clean, reusable, and tested code with high attention to performance and structure.
* Champion Reusability: Craft reusable components and solutions by adhering to atomic design principles, enabling efficient code sharing across teams.
* Innovate and Optimize: Continuously improve the platform’s performance while exploring new ideas, tools, and technologies.
* Drive Platform Consistency: Maintain and evolve the shared UI component system (using ShadCN UI and Tailwind) and guide design discussions to balance pixel-perfection with practical delivery.
* Collaborate Cross-Functionally: Coordinate with backend teams, product managers, UX designers, and chapter leads to ensure architecture decisions align with business needs and tech vision.
* Push CI/CD Standards: Take ownership of the frontend pipeline by integrating robust workflows with GitHub Actions or Azure DevOps to support reliable, testable deployments.
About You
We think the strongest teams are built on diversity and inclusivity. Contrasting opinions, varied skills and strong characters bring out the best in us. We are looking for someone who thrives in a collaborative and agile environment.
To Succeed In This Role, You Should
* Have proven experience architecting React + Next.js applications in complex, modular environments.
* Be familiar with fetching and managing data from CMS platforms or REST/GraphQL APIs.
* Be comfortable working with Tailwind CSS for styling, expanding our own internally built shared UI system.
* Have an understanding of CI/CD workflows with tools like GitHub Actions or Azure DevOps.
* Be passionate about writing clean, reusable, and scalable code.
* Have experience with testing frameworks such as Playwright or Cypress (a plus).
Your Mindset Matters To Us. We Want You To
* Set the direction for the frontend tech stack, enforce guidelines, and ensure team alignment.
* Collaborate effectively with stakeholders to align on vision and details.
* See coding as a creative process and take pride in delivering intuitive solutions.
* Present your work during sprint reviews and team discussions.
* Push back on unclear or inefficient designs and drive pragmatic technical decisions.
* Maintain high standards for development and user experience.
* Enjoy contributing to a team that values openness, trust, and continuous learning.
Working at DFDS
* Modern Tech Stack: React, Next.js, TypeScript, Tailwind CSS, and more.
* State-of-the-Art Facilities: Our headquarters in Copenhagen offers a vibrant environment with waterfront views.
* Top-Notch Amenities: Fitness facilities, game room, café, and a rooftop terrace with ocean views.
* Work-Life Balance: Flexible work arrangements and a focus on well-being.
* Growth Opportunities: Investment in your growth through training, workshops, and hands-on projects.
How to Apply
If you think your personality, skills, experience, and ambition match this role, we’d love to hear from you. Please apply as soon as possible as we are keen to meet candidates on an ongoing basis. You may include your GitHub link.
For questions, contact Frontend Chapter Lead Peter Biro at pebir@dfds.com. Note that we do not accept applications via email; applications submitted this way will not be considered.
About DFDS
We operate a transport network in and around Europe with an annual revenue of DKK 30bn and 17,000 full-time employees. We move goods by ferry, road, and rail, and offer related transport and logistics solutions. DFDS was founded in 1866 and is headquartered and listed in Copenhagen. Be part of DFDS and be part of the movement.
Job Details
* Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
* Employment type: Full-time
* Job function: Engineering and Information Technology
* Industries: Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and Storage, Truck Transportation, and Hospitality
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