Senior Front-end Developer

Job Features

Location Utrecht Contract duration Temporary appointment with a view to permanent. Hours per week - 38 Monthly salary €4,867.00 - €6,679.00 Salary level Civil servant scale IBBAD 11 - Civil servant scale IBBAD 11 Level HBO Bachelor Field ICT Vacancy number 79339 Employment Temporary appointment with a view to permanent appointment Job group Civil servant

Job Description

Working for the Ministry of Defence but not as a military member? If you choose a job with Defence, you are choosing socially relevant work. You are truly contributing to a secure Netherlands. Besides approximately 53,000 professional soldiers and reservists, around 27,000 civilians also work for Defence. Do you want to contribute in your own field as a civilian to a professional defence organization and thus to peace and security at home and abroad? Do you want to contribute as an experienced front-end developer to a central Defence Design System used by thousands of employees within the organization? Then we are looking for you.

Defence is at the beginning of a significant digital development: the realization of one central design system for the entire organization.

As a Senior Front-end Developer, you will help build a scalable and future-proof platform that enables development teams within Defence to develop applications faster, more consistently, and more securely.

The design system forms the basis for various digital applications. From web applications and self-service portals to systems used by military personnel in operational conditions. Your work will therefore have a direct impact on users throughout Defence.

You will work on reusable front-end components, monitor code quality, and ensure that parts are accessible, secure, and easily applicable within different applications and frameworks.

As an experienced developer, you are not only responsible for the technical realization but also for the further professionalization of the design system. You will contribute to architectural choices, development standards, and adoption within the organization.

You will work closely with UX designers, product owners, architects, and other development teams. In doing so, you will translate user needs and technical requirements into concrete solutions.

A glimpse of your tasks:

• Designing, developing, and maintaining reusable front-end components within a central design system;
• Developing scalable web components and contributing to the technical architecture;
• Building and maintaining components that can be used within different applications and frameworks;
• Monitoring quality, accessibility, performance, and user-friendliness;
• Preparing technical documentation and guidelines for development teams;
• Performing tests and quality checks on developed components;
• Analyzing and resolving technical problems and disruptions;
• Contributing to lifecycle management and further development of the platform;
• Sharing knowledge and guiding fellow developers in using the design system;
• Advising on technical improvements and new possibilities.

Job Requirements

You are an experienced front-end developer who enjoys working on complex digital solutions with broad impact. You combine technical expertise with a good understanding of user needs and can translate complex issues into practical and sustainable solutions.

You enjoy collaborating with various disciplines and consider knowledge sharing important. You take initiative, contribute to improvements, and have an eye for quality, accessibility, and maintainability.

In addition, you possess:

• A completed HBO (higher professional education) degree in Computer Science, Software Development, Interaction Design, User Experience Design, or equivalent;
• A minimum of 5 years of experience as a front-end developer;
• Experience with developing scalable and maintainable front-end solutions;
• Experience with design systems and developing reusable components;
• Experience with web components and preferably StencilJS;
• Experience with modern front-end frameworks such as Angular, React, or Vue;
• Experience with TypeScript, JavaScript, JSX, and SCSS;
• Experience with software testing and quality assurance;
• Experience with documenting components and technical solutions;
• Good communication skills and the ability to transfer technical knowledge.

Knowledge of CI/CD, AI applications, Storybook, Playwright, and automated testing is a plus.

Employment Conditions

Salary level Civil servant scale IBBAD 11 - Civil servant scale IBBAD 11 Salary description The mentioned salary is based on a full workweek of 38 hours. Your salary placement will be based on your work experience and educational background. Monthly salary €4,867.00 - €6,679.00 Employment Temporary appointment with a view to permanent appointment Contract duration Temporary appointment with a view to permanent. Maximum hours per week 38

Other Employment Conditions

• Defence places strong emphasis on personal growth and offers good study facilities, ensuring you never stand still. You will have ample opportunity to develop yourself and advance your career.
• At Defence, you accrue 16.33% of your gross salary each month in the Individual Choice Budget. You can use it to purchase additional leave hours or for tax purposes.
• In addition to a pension scheme with ABP, you receive a monthly contribution for commuting or can opt for a public transport pass with unlimited travel throughout the Netherlands under favorable conditions.

Specifics

• This vacancy is open both internally and externally. In case of suitability, internal candidates will be given preference.
• A security investigation is part of the selection procedure.
• A reference check and assessment may be part of the selection procedure.
• To be eligible for this position, you must be from a country within the European Economic Area. If this is not the case, you must possess a combined residence and work permit (GVVA).
• Acquisition is not appreciated. We kindly request you not to send unsolicited offers, calls, or emails. Thank you for your understanding.

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More About the Job Group

Organization Name

Ministry of Defence

Organization Description

Defence is committed to the interests, welfare, and freedom of the Netherlands. We are active daily at home and abroad. Our global deployment strengthens international cooperation and ensures that people can develop freely. Now and in the future. Approximately 79,000 people work directly and indirectly for peace and security at the Ministry of Defence. The ministry consists of the Materiel & IT Command (COMMIT), the Administrative Staff (the department), the Royal Netherlands Navy, the Royal Netherlands Army, the Royal Netherlands Air Force, the Royal Netherlands Marechaussee, and the Defence Support Command (DOSCO). Defence is one of the largest employers in the Netherlands and shares similarities with a large corporation. The operational commands (sea, land, and air forces), the Marechaussee, DOSCO, and COMMIT function like operating companies.

Organization URL

www.defensie.nl/organisatie/commit

Department Name

Materiel and IT Command

Department Description

Your standard work location is at the Kromhout Barracks in Utrecht, but hybrid working is also a possibility. You will be working at COMMIT (Materiel & IT Command), part of the Ministry of Defence. COMMIT ensures that the armed forces have the best materiel and the most reliable IT solutions. Together with national and international partners, including NATO and the EU, COMMIT works daily on the digital capabilities of Defence. Within COMMIT, you will be part of the IT Governance & Other Support (BOO IT) department. This department provides IT solutions that support Defence's business operations and is responsible for the development, implementation, and maintenance of applications and systems. Within BOO IT falls the Defence Integration Service (IDD). This team consists of enthusiastic IT professionals responsible for realizing and managing integrations between different systems. From connections between defence units to links with external organizations and international partners: the IDD ensures that information is available securely and reliably. You will work in a multidisciplinary and professional team where knowledge sharing, collaboration, and continuous improvement are central. We work according to modern IT principles and provide room for personal initiative and development. Vision The Materiel & IT Command (COMMIT) supports the transition to an information-driven and technologically advanced armed forces with the best materiel and IT. Our COMMITment is high to strengthen the crucial role as a strategic partner of the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, of the operational units, and of international partners. COMMIT increases the impact of support through an integral and innovative approach to materiel and IT projects, (weapon) system management, and chain logistics. We invest in the quality of our people and the flexibility and diversity of the workforce. The most important capacities of COMMIT are the knowledge and experience of our personnel. To provide the armed forces with materiel and IT faster, we focus on technological innovation as well as process and social innovation in project management, procurement, and disposal of defence materiel, and personnel and logistical support. The execution of innovative projects requires more collaboration with the business community, knowledge institutions, and other government organizations and societal institutions. Under the banner of C-COMMIT as National Armaments Director (NAD), we also develop and strengthen international cooperation in the field of materiel and IT (NATO, EU, multinational, and bilateral). Mission COMMIT provides the armed forces with the best materiel and the best IT. Extra COMMIT belongs to everyone and is for everyone. We are convinced that with a diverse and inclusive organization, we can best perform our task of bridging the gap between will and ability when our personnel are a reflection of society. We therefore cordially invite you to apply for this position!

Department URL

www.defensie.nl/organisatie/COMMIT

Contact Persons

For more information about this vacancy:

Michel Vermeulen IT Manager [email protected]

For more information about the application procedure:

Mariette Wijnstra, Recruitment Advisor [email protected] 06 44156454

Location: Utrecht Level: HBO Bachelor 38 hours per week €4,850 ~ €6,700 salary ICT Senior Front-end Developer This is what you will do

Working for the Ministry of Defence but not as a military member? If you choose a job with Defence, you are choosing socially relevant work. You are truly contributing to a secure Netherlands. Besides approximately 53,000 professional soldiers and reservists, around 27,000 civilians also work for Defence. Do you want to contribute in your own field as a civilian to a professional defence organization and thus to peace and security at home and abroad? Do you want to contribute as an experienced front-end developer to a central Defence Design System used by thousands of employees within the organization? Then we are looking for you.

Defence is at the beginning of a significant digital development: the realization of one central design system for the entire organization.

As a Senior Front-end Developer, you will help build a scalable and future-proof platform that enables development teams within Defence to develop applications faster, more consistently, and more securely.

The design system forms the basis for various digital applications. From web applications and self-service portals to systems used by military personnel in operational conditions. Your work will therefore have a direct impact on users throughout Defence.

You will work on reusable front-end components, monitor code quality, and ensure that parts are accessible, secure, and easily applicable within different applications and frameworks.

As an experienced developer, you are not only responsible for the technical realization but also for the further professionalization of the design system. You will contribute to architectural choices, development standards, and adoption within the organization.

You will work closely with UX designers, product owners, architects, and other development teams. In doing so, you will translate user needs and technical requirements into concrete solutions.

A glimpse of your tasks:

• Designing, developing, and maintaining reusable front-end components within a central design system;
• Developing scalable web components and contributing to the technical architecture;
• Building and maintaining components that can be used within different applications and frameworks;
• Monitoring quality, accessibility, performance, and user-friendliness;
• Preparing technical documentation and guidelines for development teams;
• Performing tests and quality checks on developed components;
• Analyzing and resolving technical problems and disruptions;
• Contributing to lifecycle management and further development of the platform;
• Sharing knowledge and guiding fellow developers in using the design system;
• Advising on technical improvements and new possibilities.

This is what you get Salary level Civil servant scale IBBAD 11 - Civil servant scale IBBAD 11 Salary description The mentioned salary is based on a full workweek of 38 hours. Your salary placement will be based on your work experience and educational background. Monthly salary €4,867.00 - €6,679.00 Employment Temporary appointment with a view to permanent appointment Contract duration Temporary appointment with a view to permanent. Maximum hours per week 38 This is what we offer even more

• Defence places strong emphasis on personal growth and offers good study facilities, ensuring you never stand still. You will have ample opportunity to develop yourself and advance your career.
• At Defence, you accrue 16.33% of your gross salary each month in the Individual Choice Budget. You can use it to purchase additional leave hours or for tax purposes.
• In addition to a pension scheme with ABP, you receive a monthly contribution for commuting or can opt for a public transport pass with unlimited travel throughout the Netherlands under favorable conditions.

This is what we ask

You are an experienced front-end developer who enjoys working on complex digital solutions with broad impact. You combine technical expertise with a good understanding of user needs and can translate complex issues into practical and sustainable solutions.

You enjoy collaborating with various disciplines and consider knowledge sharing important. You take initiative, contribute to improvements, and have an eye for quality, accessibility, and maintainability.

In addition, you possess:

• A completed HBO (higher professional education) degree in Computer Science, Software Development, Interaction Design, User Experience Design, or equivalent;
• A minimum of 5 years of experience as a front-end developer;
• Experience with developing scalable and maintainable front-end solutions;
• Experience with design systems and developing reusable components;
• Experience with web components and preferably StencilJS;
• Experience with modern front-end frameworks such as Angular, React, or Vue;
• Experience with TypeScript, JavaScript, JSX, and SCSS;
• Experience with software testing and quality assurance;
• Experience with documenting components and technical solutions;
• Good communication skills and the ability to transfer technical knowledge.

Knowledge of CI/CD, AI applications, Storybook, Playwright, and automated testing is a plus.

Where you will work

Your standard work location is at the Kromhout Barracks in Utrecht, but hybrid working is also a possibility. You will be working at COMMIT (Materiel & IT Command), part of the Ministry of Defence. COMMIT ensures that the armed forces have the best materiel and the most reliable IT solutions. Together with national and international partners, including NATO and the EU, COMMIT works daily on the digital capabilities of Defence. Within COMMIT, you will be part of the IT Governance & Other Support (BOO IT) department. This department provides IT solutions that support Defence's business operations and is responsible for the development, implementation, and maintenance of applications and systems. Within BOO IT falls the Defence Integration Service (IDD). This team consists of enthusiastic IT professionals responsible for realizing and managing integrations between different systems. From connections between defence units to links with external organizations and international partners: the IDD ensures that information is available securely and reliably. You will work in a multidisciplinary and professional team where knowledge sharing, collaboration, and continuous improvement are central. We work according to modern IT principles and provide room for personal initiative and development. Vision The Materiel & IT Command (COMMIT) supports the transition to an information-driven and technologically advanced armed forces with the best materiel and IT. Our COMMITment is high to strengthen the crucial role as a strategic partner of the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, of the operational units, and of international partners. COMMIT increases the impact of support through an integral and innovative approach to materiel and IT projects, (weapon) system management, and chain logistics. We invest in the quality of our people and the flexibility and diversity of the workforce. The most important capacities of COMMIT are the knowledge and experience of our personnel. To provide the armed forces with materiel and IT faster, we focus on technological innovation as well as process and social innovation in project management, procurement, and disposal of defence materiel, and personnel and logistical support. The execution of innovative projects requires more collaboration with the business community, knowledge institutions, and other government organizations and societal institutions. Under the banner of C-COMMIT as National Armaments Director (NAD), we also develop and strengthen international cooperation in the field of materiel and IT (NATO, EU, multinational, and bilateral). Mission COMMIT provides the armed forces with the best materiel and the best IT. Extra COMMIT belongs to everyone and is for everyone. We are convinced that with a diverse and inclusive organization, we can best perform our task of bridging the gap between will and ability when our personnel are a reflection of the society. We therefore cordially invite you to apply for this position!

Defence is committed to the interests, welfare, and freedom of the Netherlands. We are active daily at home and abroad. Our global deployment strengthens international cooperation and ensures that people can develop freely. Now and in the future. Approximately 79,000 people work directly and indirectly for peace and security at the Ministry of Defence. The ministry consists of the Materiel & IT Command (COMMIT), the Administrative Staff (the department), the Royal Netherlands Navy, the Royal Netherlands Army, the Royal Netherlands Air Force, the Royal Netherlands Marechaussee, and the Defence Support Command (DOSCO). Defence is one of the largest employers in the Netherlands and shares similarities with a large corporation. The operational commands (sea, land, and air forces), the Marechaussee, DOSCO, and COMMIT function like operating companies.

Specifics

• This vacancy is open both internally and externally. In case of suitability, internal candidates will be given preference.
• A security investigation is part of the selection procedure.
• A reference check and assessment may be part of the selection procedure.
• To be eligible for this position, you must be from a country within the European Economic Area. If this is not the case, you must possess a combined residence and work permit (GVVA).
• Acquisition is not appreciated. We kindly request you not to send unsolicited offers, calls, or emails. Thank you for your understanding.

#LI-Hybrid

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For more information about this vacancy:

Michel Vermeulen IT Manager [email protected]

For more information about the application procedure:

Mariette Wijnstra, Recruitment Advisor [email protected] 06 44156454