Senior Full-Stack Headless Developer

At Youwe, we build composable digital platforms that connect systems, data, and customer experiences. As a Senior Full-Stack Headless Developer, you bridge design and backend systems to create seamless, scalable, and high-performing applications for international clients. Working closely with designers, engineers, and clients, you translate creative concepts into technical solutions within a modern headless architecture landscape.

From architecture to delivery, you ensure quality, scalability, and technical excellence across every stage of the project.

Key Responsibilities Build scalable and maintainable front-end applications using React, Next.js, and TypeScript

Develop integrations with backend systems via REST APIs, GraphQL, and webhooks

Work with API gateways and event-driven architectures

Ensure applications are secure, high-performing, and composable by design

Collaborate with designers to translate UI/UX concepts into technical reality

Work together with backend engineers and SaaS partners on API contracts and integrations

Take ownership of technical architecture and end-to-end project delivery

Guide and mentor developers through technical leadership and code reviews

Ensure accessibility, usability, and development best practices are applied throughout projects

5+ years of commercial experience building modern React applications

Strong experience with React, Next.js, TypeScript, Node.js, HTML, CSS, and JavaScript

Experience working with REST APIs, GraphQL, and backend integrations

Solid understanding of headless, API-first, and composable architectures

Experience translating business and client requirements into technical solutions

Strong understanding of performance, scalability, and secure development practices

Experience working in multidisciplinary teams and client-facing environments

Nice-to-haves Experience with event-driven systems and API gateways

Familiarity with SaaS integrations and headless platforms

Knowledge of accessibility standards (ARIA, keyboard navigation, WCAG)

Experience mentoring developers or leading technical project delivery

Experience within a digital agency or fast-paced project environment

Benefits Office lunches, snacks & drinks

Learning budget & learning time off

Flexible hours & hybrid work options

4 weeks remote work per year from anywhere

Loyalty days: extra vacation after 3 & 6 years

Bike plan: 40% discount on commuting products

Gym/Sports subscription: 40% discount for your gym or sports facility under the Bedrijfsfitness Nederland network

About Youwe Youwe is a full-service Digital Agency with over 25 years of delivering value to clients, and a diverse network of over 200 experts. We build digital platforms that connect data, optimize processes, and integrate AI. Our primary goal is to empower businesses with tailored solutions designed to drive revenue growth, enhance profit margins, shorten time-to-market and boost operational efficiency.

Every day, we turn curiosity and creativity into solutions that make a real impact. Join our team and make an impact – Apply now!