Junior Frontend Developer

Frontend Developer – Junior
Technology & Software Engineering – Institute Itech
Full-time position
On-site (Milan, Italy)
Travel and meeting expenses will be reimbursed upon approval
An NDA must be signed
This position may evolve into Mid-level or Senior Frontend Developer, depending on performance and contribution to Institute Itech's technology infrastructure.
About Institute Itech:
Institute Itech is a private research, development and technological innovation institute based in Italy with an international vision. It was created to transform scientific knowledge, advanced engineering and emerging technologies into concrete solutions for the environment, health, data intelligence, artificial intelligence, urban systems and technological infrastructure.
The company is built on a multidisciplinary vision structured around six pillars: Education, Technology, Social, Nature, Research and Urban. Through these areas, Institute Itech develops high-impact projects capable of improving quality of life, making cities more sustainable and creating new models of scientific, industrial and social progress.
Its flagship projects include Memoria™ (AI-based neuroimaging and cognitive data intelligence), Oxyleaf™ (environmental monitoring and air quality technologies), Terra™ (advanced soil and ecological remediation systems), Balloon™ (high-altitude sensing and urban climate platforms), and Biocity™ (integrated biourban planning and smart city ecosystems).
About the Role:
Institute Itech is seeking a detail-oriented and technically solid Junior Frontend Developer to join its software engineering team in Milan. The role is transversal in nature: the candidate will contribute across multiple flagship projects, building responsive, performant, and visually refined user interfaces that bring Institute Itech's technological platforms to life.
The selected candidate will work alongside senior developers, UX designers, and backend engineers, developing modern frontend applications using React and Next.js in a collaborative, research-driven environment.
This is an ideal opportunity for a recently graduated or early-career developer passionate about building clean, user-centered digital experiences on projects with real technological and environmental impact.
Responsibilities:
Frontend Development & UI Implementation
Develop responsive and performant user interfaces using React and Next.js
Translate UX/UI designs into clean, maintainable, and accessible frontend code
Implement reusable components and contribute to the development and maintenance of shared design systems
Ensure cross-browser compatibility and mobile responsiveness across all delivered interfaces
Integration & Collaboration
Integrate frontend applications with RESTful APIs and backend services developed by the engineering team
Collaborate closely with backend developers, UX designers, and project managers to ensure technical and design coherence
Participate in code reviews, technical planning sessions, and sprint cycles
Performance & Quality
Optimize frontend performance through best practices in rendering, lazy loading, and state management
Write clean, well-documented, and testable code in line with Institute Itech's engineering standards
Identify and resolve UI bugs and inconsistencies across devices and platforms
Cross-Project Technical Contribution
Collaborate with engineering and research teams across projects including Memoria™, Polaris™, Oxyleaf™, Balloon™, and Biocity™
Contribute frontend expertise during the design and implementation phases of concurrent projects
Support the delivery of data visualization interfaces, monitoring dashboards, and interactive platforms
Documentation & Knowledge Sharing
Maintain clear and organized technical documentation for all frontend development activities
Contribute to component libraries, internal wikis, and onboarding materials
Support knowledge