Meet Ana, Front-End Developer at AlisQI

When did you leave school and what has been your career path so far?

My background didn’t start in tech at all. I first studied mechatronics, then moved into audiovisual and media production and worked with that in Brazil. After moving to the Netherlands, I decided to rethink my career, joined a development bootcamp, and discovered that I really enjoyed development. I started working as a developer and later joined AlisQI, where I’ve been growing as a front-end developer for almost two years now.

 

What appealed to you about the job with AlisQI?

The hiring process immediately stood out to me. It felt human and thoughtful, not overly automated. When I looked deeper, the company values, especially diversity, felt genuine and visible in the team, not just words on a website. That really appealed to me.

How long have you been with the company?

I’ve been with AlisQI for almost two years.

What attracted you to the role?

I realized I enjoyed front-end development because of my design background and my interest in polishing interfaces and user experience. At AlisQI, front end and back end work closely together, which helps me understand the full product while still focusing on what I enjoy most

What skills do you think are vital to your job?

Curiosity is essential, because front-end changes very fast. You also need to care about user experience, not just the technical side. Communication is important too, because you’re always working closely with designers, developers, and other teams.

What type of person suits your job best?

I don’t think there’s one specific type. Anyone can do this job if they’re resilient, patient, and willing to learn. Impostor syndrome happens a lot, so it’s important to accept that learning is part of the process and to ask for help when needed.

How do your days/ weeks vary?

Some days are full of meetings, planning, discussions, and research. Other days are very focused, where I barely talk to anyone and just code. There are also days with a lot of collaboration, like pair programming or working closely with colleagues from other teams, such as Customer Success. The work is very dynamic, and the balance between communication, planning, coding, and learning changes constantly.

Do you still undergo training or train others?

Yes, learning is continuous. I follow newsletters, attend conferences or talks (online or in person), talk to peers, and sometimes do courses to deepen my understanding of specific tools or frameworks. Technology changes constantly, so training is more about staying aware of where things are going and choosing what’s relevant to learn next.

AlisQI likes team players, do you feel part of a team?

Yes, I really do. Even though we’re remote, AlisQI puts a lot of effort into keeping people connected. Company meetings, team rituals, and get-togethers help a lot, especially when you’re working with people from different countries and cultures. I feel comfortable asking people for help, brainstorming together, and sharing ideas, which really makes it feel like a team.

How does the company differ from others that you have worked for?

One big difference is that even when people don’t fully agree on a decision, everyone still feels heard. There’s a real effort to listen to different perspectives, not just the loudest voices. That creates shared ownership of what’s being built. I also feel that AlisQI is very open to changing processes if something can be improved, rather than sticking to “this is how we’ve always done it.”

What aspects of your job do you find particularly rewarding?

Seeing how a page or feature evolves from the beginning to the final result is very rewarding. I really enjoy improving what already exists and adding small quality-of-life details that make a big difference for the user. Demos are also rewarding, because they help me step out of the technical mindset and focus on the value we’re delivering.

What has surprised you about this job?

I was surprised by how much I’ve grown within the company. The way AlisQI allows time for experimentation, improvements, and side projects really supports both product growth and personal development. I was also positively surprised by how flexible and open the company is to change and new ideas.

What do you look forward to most each day when you begin work?

I look forward to seeing a new feature take shape and comparing how a page or feature looked before and how it looks now. What motivates me is knowing that there are still many opportunities to improve the codebase and the product, and that there’s always something new to learn or build together with the team.