Frontend Engineer (Next.js | React)

Job description

We are a dynamic scale-up and have been revolutionising the Swiss e-commerce market for over 5 years.

With our unique platforms — from Brands for Employees to Brands for Students and the MyAXA Deals Platform — we offer exclusive access to leading products and services to closed communities.

In partnership with Twint, we also run the majority of Twint Superdeals.

With 80+ passionate team members across Europe, we generate a mid double-digit million turnover and have grown at an average of 70% annually.

Awarded the SEF.Growth High Potential Label by the Swiss Economic Forum , we’re on an ambitious journey and you know what — we’re just getting started .

We are now looking for a Frontend Developer with strong expertise in Next.js and React to take ownership of building and evolving the customer-facing experience of our platforms.

You will play a key role in shaping one of the most visible and impactful areas of our business: our end-customer point of sales.

As one of your first missions, you will work closely with our design and product teams to deliver the most ambitious UX upgrade in our company’s history — a major milestone on our product roadmap.

Place of work: Dällikon, Zurich area or Remote
Start: immediately or by arrangement

You will contribute to building and evolving our front-end experiences — implementing modern, high-performing interfaces in Next.js and React , from concept to production.Guided by our Lead Frontend , you collaborate closely with product, design, and backend teams to turn ideas into elegant, accessible UIs that delight users and support business outcomes.

What makes this role unique?

You will be shaping both the external customer-facing experiences on our platforms (e.g. Brands for Employees , Brands for Students , MyAXA Deals ) and the internal efficiency of our self-developed ERP interfaces.This means: your work directly impacts what users see — while also supporting the internal flows that make great experiences possible end to end.

Your Responsibilities

• Develop responsive, accessible UIs using Next.js/React
• Implement innovative features with a strong focus on usability and engagement
• Contribute to and extend our shared component libraries for efficiency and scalability
• Work closely with the Lead Frontend, UI Designers, Backend Engineers, and Product Owner
• Optimize applications for speed, scalability, and Core Web Vitals
• Implement asynchronous requests, partial page updates, and AJAX patterns
• Write clean, testable, reusable code with a TDD mindset
• Participate in agile rituals (scrum), peer reviews, and knowledge sharing
• Document patterns and components for future reuse and onboarding
• Stay updated on front-end trends and contribute ideas to improve our stack

Your Profile

• Strong skills in Next.js (preferred) or React
• Experience with Turbo (Stimulus)
• Proficiency in Vanilla.js , HTML5 , and CSS3
• Good knowledge of Vue.js and TypeScript
• Experience with asynchronous requests, partial page updates, and AJAX
• Up-to-date knowledge of front-end trends and frameworks
• Ability to write clean, maintainable, and reusable code
• Commitment to quality with a TDD mindset
• Experience working in scrum environments and strong self-management skills
• Problem-solving, critical thinking, and efficient time management
• Strong sense of responsibility and willingness to contribute to the team
• Fluent in English, both spoken and written (German is a plus)

The Team Around You

In this role, you report directly to our Lead Frontend and collaborate within the Frontend team, while working closely with the UI Designer(s) , Backend Engineers , QA Lead , and Product Owner .

You’ll contribute to delivering cohesive user experiences across our platforms, aligned with priorities set by the Lead Frontend and Product leadership.

You’ll also interact with business stakeholders when needed, ensuring your work reflects both technical requirements and real customer needs.

What We Offer

• Remote-first flexibility: Work from anywhere with a team built for async collaboration
• Impact at scale: Be part of an innovative, successful e-commerce scale-up
• Growth opportunities: Learn and develop within a dynamic, skilled Frontend team
• Visible product impact: Your code directly shapes user experiences across multiple platforms
• Team spirit: Open communication, flat hierarchies, and strong peer collaboration
• Modern stack: Exposure to Next.js, React, TypeScript, Vue.js, and latest trends
• Language skills: Opportunity to improve bilingual communication in German and English
• Agile environment: Quick decisions, short feedback loops, and lean processes

Our Values

Empower Growth

We cultivate growth by fostering a culture of learning, innovation, and opportunity that empowers our teams, communities and partners to succeed.

Customer 360°

We put our customers and partners at the center of everything we do, delivering holistic solutions that build trust, create value, and ensure shared success.

Building Together

We believe in the power of collaboration, embracing different perspectives and contributions that drive our progress.

Together we achieve more.

Want to Know More About Us?

To get an even deeper insight into who we are, what drives us, and how we’re shaping the future of community-based commerce, check out these articles about us in some of Switzerland’s most respected publications and platforms:

e-Commerce-Plus by Forbes

In this Forbes Switzerland piece , Digt is profiled as a next-gen e-commerce enabler — not just building shops, but creating smart ecosystems for targeted communities.

The E-Commerce Community Builder by Swiss Economics Forum

The Swiss Economic Forum’s SEF Growth Programme , Switzerland’s leading entrepreneurship initiative, recognized Digt as a high-potential growth company.

This article explores how we redefine value creation in niche communities — and why we’re scaling fast.

The eCommerce Makers for the Banking, Media and Education Industries by Carpathia

In this Carpathia blog post , one of Switzerland’s leading consultancies for digital business shines a spotlight on how Digt is building tailored e-commerce solutions for closed communities — with concrete use cases in banking, education, and media.

In this Handelszeitung podcast episode , our founders talk about the origins of Digt, the vision behind our community-driven platforms, and how we collaborate with some of Switzerland’s most prominent brands.

Founded.ch dives into our approach of creating exclusive marketplaces and why community is the future of e-commerce.

Digt Closes Funding Round to Expand Internationally by Startupticker

This Startupticker feature covers our recent CHF 3.7 million funding round — highlighting investor confidence, our international ambitions, and the next chapter in our growth story.

Want to make an impact across hundreds thousands of users while shaping the systems behind the scenes?
Then this might be your next big move.

Send us your application including CV, references and diplomas and tell us why you are the right person for this position.

Required Skill Profession

Arquitectura Y Diseño De Software