Frontend UX Developer (m-f-d)
Bonn
- Organization: FSC - Forest Stewardship Council
- Location: Bonn
- Grade:
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Occupational Groups:
- Information Technology and Computer Science
- Design (digital, product, graphics or visual design)
- Sustainable Growth and Growth hacking
- Closing Date:
The Scope
Join FSC’s growing digital team and help create world-class, user-centered digital experiences. We are looking for a Front-end UX Developer who blends strong front-end engineering skills with UX design expertise to deliver high-quality, accessible, and visually compelling digital products—primarily across Drupal-based platforms.
This role works closely with designers, content strategists, back-end developers, and stakeholders to bring seamless digital solutions to life.
This role works closely with designers, content strategists, back-end developers, and stakeholders to bring seamless digital solutions to life.
Main Roles & Responsibilities
Front-end Development:
UX Design & Research:
Collaboration & Integration
Project Management & Quality Assurance
- Build responsive, accessible, and high-performance interfaces using modern frameworks (React, Vue, Angular).
- Develop and customize Drupal themes, templates, and front-end components (Twig).
- Ensure cross-browser compatibility, web standards, excellent performance, and scalable code.
- Optimize front-end architecture for speed, usability, and maintainability.
- Document, maintain, and review code.
UX Design & Research:
- Conduct user research and usability testing.
- Create wireframes, prototypes, and design mockups (Figma, Sketch, Adobe XD).
- Apply UX/UI best practices to enhance engagement, satisfaction, and accessibility (WCAG).
- Review and advise on the usability of websites, portals, and applications across FSC’s digital ecosystem.
Collaboration & Integration
- Integrate APIs and collaborate with back-end engineers for seamless functionality.
- Work closely with content and digital strategy teams to align with brand guidelines.
- Collaborate with external consultants on digital platforms and applications.
- Support cross-team consistency across all FSC digital touchpoints.
Project Management & Quality Assurance
- Manage full project cycles—scoping, timelines, delivery, and quality.
- Produce clear project summaries, deliverables, and roadmaps.
- Perform QA testing and develop test plans to ensure accessibility and usability standards.
- Implement and maintain web data tracking (GA4, Google Tag Manager).
- Identify opportunities to optimize workflows, technologies, and the overall digital experience.
Your profile
Education
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent training in Web Development, Design, Computer Science, or related fields.
Experience
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent training in Web Development, Design, Computer Science, or related fields.
Experience
- 5+ years in front-end development.
- 3+ years in UX/UI design and user-centered design.
- Proven experience delivering responsive and accessible digital products.
- Strong expertise in Drupal theming and front-end customization.
- Proficiency in HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript (ES6+), React/Vue/Angular, and Git/CI/CD workflows.
- Experience with GA4, Google Tag Manager, and web data tracking.
- Familiarity with accessibility standards (WCAG) and responsive design.
- Experience managing multiple projects simultaneously.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and solution-oriented mindset.
- Excellent project management and time-management skills.
- High attention to detail and ability to review others’ work with accuracy.
- Agile working style and stakeholder-focused approach.
- Outstanding verbal and written communication; strong active-listening skills.
- Fluency in English required.
- Spanish or French is a plus.
- Experience working in multicultural, multilingual, global teams.
- Commitment to FSC’s mission and values.
Why us?
- Be part of a globally recognized organization at the forefront of sustainable forestry and contribute to the mission to help protect the world’s forests.
- Play an active role in the FSC global community of 400+ forest stewards who come together in-person at least once a year.
- Benefit from cross-cultural collaboration and networking opportunities by working in a dynamic, inclusive, and diverse international culture with over 60 nationalities represented under one roof.
- Benefit from work-life balance with our hybrid working structure.
- 30 vacation days yearly.
- Regional transportation ticket.
- Breakfast bars, coffee, tea.
- Take part in learning lunches.
- Celebrate together festivals from different cultures.
The Fine Print
• Location: Bonn, Germany.
• Working Hours: Full time - 40 hours per week.
• Duration of Employment: Temporary contract – 2years (extension possible, subject to satisfactory performance).
• Starting Date: As soon as possible.
• Travel: Sporadic travel is required.
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We are looking forward to your application!
• Working Hours: Full time - 40 hours per week.
• Duration of Employment: Temporary contract – 2years (extension possible, subject to satisfactory performance).
• Starting Date: As soon as possible.
• Travel: Sporadic travel is required.
We will confirm receipt of your application. Should you not receive a confirmation of receipt please check your spam filter.
Please be informed, that by applying for this position you automatically accept our Data Protection Information on processing your personal data.
We are looking forward to your application!
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About us
Welcome to FSC!
The Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) is a globally recognized non-profit organization at the forefront of promoting sustainable forestry. With over 150 million hectares of certified forests and a trusted reputation among NGOs, consumers, and businesses, FSC is leading the way in ensuring the long-term health and resilience of the world’s forests.
The Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) is a globally recognized non-profit organization at the forefront of promoting sustainable forestry. With over 150 million hectares of certified forests and a trusted reputation among NGOs, consumers, and businesses, FSC is leading the way in ensuring the long-term health and resilience of the world’s forests.
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