TL;DR

Lead React Engineer (Frontend): Architecting and maintaining scalable frontend solutions for digital heavy machinery platforms with an accent on code quality, technical backlog management, and engineering excellence. Focus on mentoring the team, modernizing long-lived codebases, and collaborating with global leadership to ensure reliable production outcomes.

Location: Must be based in or able to work from Košice, Slovakia

Salary: From 4,600 EUR/month gross

Company

A Fortune 100 global leader in construction and mining equipment, actively driving digital innovation through their Cat Digital division.

What you will do

  • Lead the technical strategy and execution for digital product development.
  • Curate the technical backlog, focusing on performance, security, and reducing technical debt.
  • Set and enforce high standards for code quality, test coverage, and delivery predictability.
  • Mentor and uplift engineers through clear standards and modern development tools.
  • Supervise defect handling and partner with QA to ensure production readiness.
  • Collaborate with international engineering leadership to align on architectural intent.

Requirements

  • Proven technical leadership and critical thinking skills in complex systems.
  • Proficiency in HTML5, CSS3, React, Node.js, Next.js, JavaScript, and TypeScript.
  • Experience with REST API design, SQL, and microservices-based systems.
  • Cloud deployment experience (AWS/Azure) and familiarity with CI/CD pipelines (Docker).
  • Strong background in automated testing and regression strategies, specifically with Playwright.
  • Must be based in Košice, Slovakia.

Nice to have

  • Formal education in Computer Science or Software Engineering.
  • Experience stabilizing and modernizing large, legacy production codebases.
  • Familiarity with production monitoring and observability practices.

Culture & Benefits

  • Industry-leading pension plan.
  • Competitive annual performance-related cash incentive.
  • 5 additional days of vacation above legislative requirements.
  • Comprehensive life insurance package.
  • Multisport card and dedicated volunteering opportunities.