(Senior) Frontend Engineer (m/f/d) Merchandise Applications

Düsseldorf (DE)
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Here at C&A we’re embracing the digital transformation taking place across the retail sector, whilst ensuring we don’t lose sight of our heritage.

“Let’s build the future together - the best is yet to come”

Our Selling & Markets division is one of eight tech areas within C&A and is shaped by many IT and design specialists.  We develop creative and innovative in-house IT solutions for our stores to provide our customers with a high-quality shopping experience: mobile app applications, as well as the POS system and related backend implementations.
We are working in a professional agile environment to develop and deploy values as quick as needed.

About the Role

We are seeking a talented and motivated Frontend Engineer (m/f/d) to join our development team. In this role you will be responsible for building and maintaining the components of our software products, being a passionate about developing intuitive and visually appealing interfaces and experienced with modern front-end technologies and frameworks.


Your Responsibilities

  • Building high-traffic user interfaces with JavaScript, TypeScript, and React
  • Working on the implementation of high-leverage features to optimize UX and customer value
  • Cooperating with developers, product managers, QAs, and designers to ship new components and features
  • Drafting architectural decisions together with the Engineering Manager and Solution Architect, and exploring new technologies
  • Having a direct impact on team processes via regular retrospectives
  • Exchanging your knowledge with other developers and being part of our C&A Family
  • As Senior you are acting as a mentor to less experienced colleagues, supporting them on their learning journey whilst further developing your own leadership skills


What you bring

  • Skilled in HTML, CSS,, JavaScript frameworks (React, NodeJS, etc.) and TypeScript, testing frameworks (Jest), CI/CD pipelines (Jenkins, Bitrise), and version control (Bitbucket)
  • Rich experience in using REST
  • Knowledge of server-side JavaScript ecosystem (Node.js) is a plus
  • Excellent problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify and overcome technical and organizational obstacles  
  • Strong passion for delivering exceptional user experiences and a commitment to continuous learning and improvement
  • Good communication and collaboration skills


This is an opportunity for you to join an agile working team on a truly exciting Digital Transformation, where you’ll be able to leave footprints that last and contribute significantly to our digital vision. As well as knowing that you played a key part in the evolution of one of Europe's most recognizable retail brands.

What we offer

  • The opportunity to put C&A in Italy on the agenda, making direct strategic impact     
  • An interesting job in an international and inspirational working environment
  • You will receive an in-depth induction into your new role
  • A positive working atmosphere with an open feedback culture
  • In addition, you will enjoy attractive discounts including a public transport travel pass and the option to work from home


C&A fosters equal opportunity for people of all backgrounds and identities. We are led by a gender-balanced board committed to build a diverse and inclusive organization where everyone can become their best self. We do not discriminate on the basis of age, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, ethnicity, race, religion or belief, parental and family status, or any other protected characteristic. We welcome applications from women, men and non-binary candidates of all ethnicities and socio-economic backgrounds. We encourage people belonging to underrepresented groups to apply.