Job description
Senior Frontend Developer (Team Coach role)
Location:
Amsterdam - Netherlands
Type:
Fulltime
In today’s world of constant global security challenges, innovation in defense is no luxury. After years of budget cuts, military personnel need to train and work with inadequate and insufficient equipment. We have an opportunity to change that.
At Intelic, we are a group of highly committed professionals building one of the fastest-growing start-ups based in Amsterdam. We create advanced software for unmanned systems in the defense sector. As a software company at our core, we build intelligence that gives unmanned platforms the speed, coordination, and reliability that critical missions demand. Our technology ensures that decisions are made with accuracy when it matters most.
Responsibilities
As Frontend Developer, you will guide the development of our real-time web interface which is the primary way operators interact with our autonomous systems. You will coach and support a growing team of five frontend engineers, shaping both the product experience and the engineering culture. This is a role for someone who enjoys working hands-on while also coaching others, improving workflows, and making clear architectural decisions. In practice, this means:
• Coach and mentor a team of frontend developers working with Svelte + TypeScript
• Design and maintain a scalable, component-driven architecture for a real-time, information-rich UI
• Collaborate closely with product managers and designers to clarify requirements and deliver intuitive user experiences
• Drive code quality through reviews, standards, and shared learning practices
• Support the team to take ownership of long-term frontend technical direction, performance, and maintainability
What You Will Bring
We are looking for someone who is motivated by clarity, performance, and craftsmanship and takes pride in building interfaces that make complex systems feel intuitive. You are comfortable balancing leadership with being hands-on, and you care deeply about helping others grow.
This includes:
• 5+ years of experience building modern frontend applications (React, Svelte, Vue, Angular)
• Strong proficiency in TypeScript, JavaScript, HTML, and CSS • Experience designing scalable frontend architecture and UI state management • Familiarity with build pipelines such as Vite or Rollup, and Git-based workflows
• Comfortable integrating with back-end services and communication protocols
• Experience leading or mentoring a small team of engineers (3–6 people)
• A proactive, team-oriented mindset — you help unblock others and raise the bar
Nice to Have: • Experience with Svelte or SvelteKit (or willingness to learn it quickly) • Experience working with real-time interfaces or operational tooling • Background in design systems, component libraries, or frontend testing frameworks (e.g., Playwright, Vitest)
• Affinity with defense, robotics, or mission-critical systems environments
Our Tech Stack
• Frontend: TypeScript, SvelteKit, Tailwind • Backend & Robotics: Rust, Python • CI/CD & DevOps: GitHub Actions, Docker, Playwright
What Success Looks Like in Your First Year
• You have led the delivery of intuitive UI features that significantly improve real-time situational awareness
• The front-end team feels supported, motivated, and able to collaborate effectively
• You have shaped the architectural foundation for a scalable frontend codebase
• You have established clear development practices, code standards, and healthy feedback loops
• Your work has been validated through real-world field testing and operational deployments
Why Join Intelic
• Talented Team: Work with leading engineers and domain experts shaping the future of autonomous systems • Hands-On Impact: See the direct real-world outcomes of your work in field tests and operational deployments. • Shape the Frontend Culture: This is a pivotal role in defining how our UI evolves and how the team works • Growth Stage Momentum: Join at a moment where your leadership will have lasting influence
What we offer
At Intelic, you will be part of an ambitious scale-up where teamwork, learning, and impact drive everything we do. Growth happens quickly here, giving you the chance to take ownership and shape your role from the start.
Benefits & Perks:
• Travel allowance coverage
• A flexible pension plan
• The opportunity to contribute directly to our growing company’s culture and operations
• A modern office at the NDSM wharf in Amsterdam Noord — and soon, a brand-new location
• A corporate membership at Urban Sports
• 25 vacation days + 8% holiday allowance
• Be part of our success through a Stock Appreciation Rights program
• Possibility to lease a bike through ‘Lease a Bike’
We look forward to receiving your application and getting to know you. If you have any questions, please contact our recruiter Mitchell at mitchell@intelic.ai