Senior Front-end Developer
TECH
Spain
hybrid
Talent Team
Jasmine Spiteri
Inspired by the fastest and most resilient penguin species in nature, we're here to help our clients and players achieve more reach, high-quality traffic, and meaningful engagement. With over 17 years of experience, Gentoo Media is a leading affiliate in the online casino and sportsbook industry through our extensive portfolio of products and services, featuring our flagship websites AskGamblers, Time2Play, CasinoTopsOnline, WSN, Casinomeister, and our SaaS brand-protection tool Sitebee.
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The role
In this role, you will be a key technical leader, translating product vision into tangible, industry-leading web experiences. You will liaise with stakeholders from Product, Design, and QA to help plan and prioritise the technical development and maintenance of our user-facing applications. You will work closely with your dedicated development team to discover, develop, and deliver new features and solve complex technical challenges, always ensuring our sites are in tip-top condition.
What you will be doing
- Take ownership of the frontend development lifecycle, from technical planning to implementation and maintenance, using modern frameworks like Vue.js and Nuxt.js.
- Align stakeholder needs from design and product with technical solutions, transforming UI/UX concepts into high-quality, responsive, and accessible code.
- Communicate technical progress, possibilities, and limitations to affected stakeholders.
- Work in partnership with backend developers to seamlessly integrate frontend applications with RESTful and GraphQL APIs, ensuring robust data flows.
- Take ongoing ownership of application performance, SEO, and responsiveness, directly impacting user-facing KPIs.
- Support best practices and processes by mentoring developers, leading code reviews, and improving our technical standards.
- Create efficient communication channels, building bridges between technical and non-technical teams to align on priorities and execution.
- Prioritise technical tasks and architectural improvements to drive efficiency, stability, and innovation.
Who we are looking for
- At least 4+ years of experience working in a professional frontend development role
- Deep expertise in the modern frontend ecosystem, particularly Vue.js and Nuxt.js.
- Experience working with development teams to integrate complex APIs and manage sophisticated application states (TypeScript, Vuex/Pinia)
- Strong analytical skills and a passion for high-energy execution and problem-solving
- Direct experience with our primary tools, including the Vite build tool and the Jest testing framework.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to motivate and mentor team members, keeping them engaged and growing
- A positive attitude and a growth mindset.
Nice to Have
- Familiarity with backend development using Python
- Previous experience working with container orchestration technologies like Kubernetes
- Professional experience within the iGaming industry.
What we're offering
- Hybrid Work Model: Enjoy the flexibility of blending remote and office-based work.
- Flexible Morning Start: Start your day between 8:00AM and 9:30AM with 8 hours of work including a lunch break.
- Daily Office Lunches: Varied menu options including vegan choices for a delightful lunch experience.
- Birthday Leave: It's your special day, so you get a day off to celebrate it!
- 'Me Time Day': Take a paid day off to focus on self-care and your mental health.
- Volunteer Day: Give back to your local community and receive a day off for this generous act!
- Private Health Insurance with Dental coverage: Generous coverage because we prioritize your health and wellbeing
- Career Progression: We prioritize your professional development and provide support and guidance to ensure your constant growth.
- Learning Budget: Enjoy diving into learning with Udemy and enhance your hard and soft skills.
- Annual Wellbeing Benefit: Each employee receives a €480 budget per year to allocate for purpose from the approved list, that will contribute to their overall wellbeing.
- Vibrant Office Culture: Enjoy our lively and supportive office atmosphere daily, complemented by a calendar of both in-house and external events and parties to foster connections with colleagues.
Get more out of Gentoo Media: https://www.gentoomedia.com/
At Gentoo Media, we are committed to fostering an inclusive, diverse, and supportive workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered. We truly believe that diversity makes us stronger and more innovative, driving us forward as we make our mark on the world. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of age, gender, disability, sexual orientation, ethnicity, religion, cultural background, or any other characteristic protected under EU and local laws. Our recruitment process is fair, unbiased, and based solely on skills and business needs, ensuring equal opportunities for all. If you require any reasonable accommodations during the application or interview process, just let us know! We’ll be happy to support you. Join our team and be part of something unique while being your true self 🐧
Check out the benefits of working with Gentoo
Continuous learning is at the core of our culture. Whether it’s attending workshops, enrolling in online courses, or participating in industry conferences, we offer plenty of opportunities to grow your skills and broaden your knowledge. But more than that, we’re here to support your long-term career growth, empowering you to reach your full potential.
Your well-being matters to us. That's why we offer a wellness allowance that can be used towards gym memberships, yoga classes, or any other activities that promote your physical and mental health.
Your special day should be celebrated! That's why we offer birthday leave, so you can take the day off to relax, recharge, and enjoy your birthday however you may please. In addition, we give you the Me Day, an opportunity to find time for yourself, whatever that looks like to you. It is entirely up to you how you spend the day.
Giving back to our communities is important to us. That's why we offer a paid volunteer day, so you can dedicate your time to causes you care about, while making a positive impact in the world.
We believe that strong relationships foster creativity and collaboration! That's why we host regular social events to bring our team together outside of the work environment. Enjoy of our monthly drinks, Summer party, Christmas party and more!
Your health and peace of mind matter to us. That’s why we offer comprehensive health insurance with solid coverage and a trusted network, so you and your loved ones feel supported and protected, wherever you are.
Lunch is more than just a break, it’s your moment to recharge. We provide freshly prepared, nutritious (and seriously tasty!) meals to keep you energized, focused, and ready to tackle the rest of your day.
