Fullstack (Angular / Java) Application Architect

We Cook iT is an international software house that delivers software development to its corporate customers by providing highly skilled, communicative IT professionals to build their customized products through outsourcing, nearshoring and turn-key projects solutions.

How do we differentiate ourselves? By investing in the professional growth and personal care of our software developers. We provide them with a premium service so that they can do the same for our customers.

Our talented team holds software engineers and sales experts, spread across offices in Europe and South America, and we represent a go-getting and driven company who aims to be an inspiring software house, knowing our future relies on IT.

We Cook iT stand for growth, support, dynamic, companionship and communication. Our head office is located in Portugal in the heart of Lisbon (Avenida da Liberdade) and we work mainly for the European market.

We are seeking an experienced User Experience Expert with strong expertise in Drupal and Angular to join our dynamic team and contribute to large-scale international projects for the European Commissions Directorate-General for Communications Networks, Content and Technology (DG CNECT). The successful candidate will possess a blend of technical skills, problem-solving ability, and a passion for user-centered design, ensuring innovative, accessible, and user-friendly digital solutions that adhere to EU standards and best practices.

Key Responsibilities

User Experience:

• Analyze business needs and translate them into effective UX solutions.
• Conduct qualitative and quantitative UX research and analysis.
• Design and refine user interfaces and services for online content, ensuring a seamless user experience.

Front-End Development:

• Build and customize Twig templates for Drupal (themes and components).
• Develop and maintain CKEditor custom components.
• Design, develop, and maintain dynamic Angular front-end components and applications.

API Integration:

• Integrate RESTful APIs for dynamic data retrieval and presentation.

Accessibility and Standards Compliance:

• Ensure adherence to accessibility standards such as WCAG for diverse, multilingual audiences.
• Optimize performance and usability across devices and platforms for an inclusive user experience.

Collaboration and Documentation:

• Work closely with both technical and non-technical stakeholders across multidisciplinary teams.
• Maintain clear, structured, and comprehensive project documentation.

Technical Skills:

• Proven Drupal expertise (preferably Drupal 8/9/10), including theming, Twig templates, and custom module development.
• Proficiency with Angular (latest versions) and strong knowledge of component-based architecture, services, and modules.
• Advanced skills in HTML5, CSS3, SASS, JavaScript, and Typescript.
• Familiarity with modern front-end tooling (e.g., Webpack, npm).
• Experience with multilingual and internationalization setups (i18n) for global projects.

UX/UI Skills:

• Strong understanding of responsive and adaptive design principles.
• Ability to translate wireframes and prototypes into functional, interactive interfaces.
• Deep familiarity with usability and accessibility standards, including WCAG.

Version Control & Collaboration:

• Hands-on experience with Git (GitHub/GitLab), with the ability to work within Agile/Scrum workflows using tools like JIRA and Confluence.
• Familiarity with Docker or other containerization tools is a plus.

Problem Solving and Debugging:

• Strong debugging skills within Drupal and Angular environments.
• Familiarity with browser developer tools and front-end performance optimization.

Documentation and Communication:

• Excellent communication skills tailored to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Clear and structured documentation abilities.

Education and Certifications

• A minimum of Level 7 of the European Qualification Framework, typically equivalent to a Masters degree with at least 5 years of study.
• At least 10 years of experience in key areas such as HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and associated libraries (e.g., jQuery, Ajax, JSON, GSAP).
• At least 5 years of expertise in Drupal theming and Angular/Typescript.
• Proven experience or certifications in usability and accessibility standards, such as WCAG.

Why Join Us?

• Work on innovative, high-profile, and impactful international projects.
• Contribute to building inclusive, user-friendly digital services for a European audience.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
• Develop and shape solutions that meet EU standards and contribute to a forward-thinking mission.

If youre an expert in UX design, Drupal, and Angular, with a strong eye for detail and a passion for creating accessible solutions, we want to hear from you.

Join us during this exciting phase of growth and leverage your skills in a role that offers both challenge and significant opportunity. We are eager to welcome a leader who is passionate about driving success and achieving remarkable results.