Software engineer (front-end)
Panenco is a boutique software studio in Belgium and Ukraine. We build next-gen B2B SaaS products and enterprise AI solutions, always with an entrepreneurial spirit. We're a small team of the best and brightest, looking for 10x people who love to tackle challenging problems. We give you significant ownership and room to grow, expecting you to take charge and continuously evolve with the latest and greatest in our industry.
About the position
We’re always looking for passionate software engineers with strong computer science fundamentals to focus on front-end development with React (Native) and Typescript, creating outstanding user experiences across web & mobile. You'll become part of a dedicated product team working alongside some of the best and brightest people in our industry.
Technologies and required skills
You have an in-depth grasp of the the majority of the following technologies:
React (Native): React components state and lifecycle, Context API, Hooks
Typescript: ES5.2.2 + ES6
REST: you can interpret and interface with (REST) APIs
State management: hands-on experience with React Query and understanding of Redux, Zustand, or others
Design systems: familiar with React based UI (AntUI, MUI, Atlassian UI, etc)
Styling: experience with SASS/SCSS, familiar with CSS-in-JS (styled-components or other CSS-in-JS approaches)
Testing: experience with Cypress or similar frameworks and related CI
Module bundlers: experience with Vite, Webpack, Rollup or similar alternatives
Additional
Language skills: solid reading and speaking skills in English
Async programming: promises API, async/await, await hell, top-level await limitations
JS browser API: localstorage, familiar with Event Loop, macrotask and microtasks
Accessibility: awareness of WCAG, screen readers cases, keyboard navigation, static/interactive elements
Browsers: cross-browser compatibility and client-side performance considerations
As a plus
Virtualisation: hands-on experience with Docker and similar services
Back-end knowledge: Node.js, Python, .NET, Next.js or other frameworks
Cloud: practical experience with GCP, AWS or Azure
Information security: an understanding of security standards
Locations
We're flexible with regards to remote work, but we do expect you to be at one of our offices at least 1 day per week for team cohesion.
Leuven, Belgium (Hypen-One - Kolonel Begaultlaan 1A/51, 3012 Leuven)
Kyiv, Ukraine (123 Peremogy Avenue, office number 520)
We offer We offer a friendly, dynamic and inspirational working environment with a strong team that celebrates great engineering. During our bi-weekly software engineering labs sessions we share experiences from the various products that we're building. A fair compensation, office snacks and fun afterwork drinks are included of course!
The interview process
The interview process is short (but thorough) and will consist of 4 steps:
Intro conversation (videocall): 20min conversation to validate your fit with the position and align on the approach for the technical interview
Technical interview (on-site): you present a personal project or one of your prior involvements from end to end, with our team asking targeted questions
Feedback (written/videocall): you will receive feedback about the technical conversation either in written form or through a call
Contractual alignment (videocall): our operations manager will walk you through our overall compensation package and practical arrangement
How to apply:
Please apply through the form here underneath the vacancy and write a personal note on why you would see yourself as a great fit for this position. Applications without a proper motivation will be rejected by default. Character traits we’re looking for: entrepreneurial, intellectually curious, genuine and humble.
Want to work on the edge of the digital industry? Apply today!