Senior Frontend Developer

THE OPPORTUNITY IN A NUTSHELL

You? We're in search of an adept frontend web developer eager to contribute to shaping the future by digitizing the car buying journey alongside our innovative team. We strongly emphasize the importance of seamless team collaboration, aligning with user needs to craft top-tier products for our users, business partners, and Schibsted. We specifically seek an inclusive developer to lead both internal and external discussions on development matters, ensuring we stay at the forefront. Your expertise holds a pivotal role in molding our future approach to the components we own and maintain. Some of these components will serve as foundations for other marketplace teams, while others will be directly employed by our Blocket users. If you're passionate about driving development, fostering inclusivity, and making a lasting impact, your skills are integral to our journey in reshaping the car-buying landscape.

Role? As a Frontend Developer in our Mobility Retail Tech team, you will play a crucial role in building a cutting-edge web framework, moving away from our legacy systems. This position thrives in a fast-paced environment, driving the transition to modern technologies while collaborating cross-functionally to meet marketplace demands.

Blocket is Sweden’s largest and most popular marketplace with around 12,3M monthly active users generating 100 million sessions. We are proud of our work to enable second-hand trade in Sweden and our contribution to a positive environmental impact.

Tech stack? Our most important tech choices involve React, Typescript, NextJS , and Tailwind on the frontend. Our services are running on AWS, and the backend is mainly GoLang, Python and Kotlin. We use automated CI/CD pipelines (Github Actions and Travis) and Datadog and Humio for analysing and data logging.

Location? Our hybrid approach encourages you to spend a few days a week at our modern central Stockholm office, depending on where you live, promoting team collaboration and connections. If you prefer an office environment, you're welcome to join us daily.

WHO ARE YOU?

You're a proactive and responsible individual who readily takes initiative when the situation demands it. Collaborative teamwork is your strength, and you thrive on the exchange of knowledge and experiences with your colleagues. Committed to continuous professional growth, you take pride in solving challenges with unwavering precision.

In addition, you also:

• Possess +4 years of professional experience working with frontend development in a modern environment
• Have a deep understanding of JavaScript and React , and preferably proficient in typescript, node
• Experience working with version control such as Git
• Experience in working with testing tools
• Experience working with analysing data and A/B-testing
• Experience working with accessibility on the web
• Creative and problem-solving approach
• Collaboration experience with backend developers and cross-functional teams
• Are eager to stay up to date and try out new technologies

WHAT’S THE JOB LIKE?

Day-to-day work & projects cooking

Our top priority for 2024 is to strengthen our value proposition toward buyers and dealers by digitalizing the B2C journey, also called digital retailing. You will get the opportunity to be a part of Mobility’s new big bet from the beginning and shape how we can make the most seamless, efficient, and flexible digital car buying experience. Moreover, at the start of 2024, we are also launching our new search and filter engine for cars, making it easier and more efficient for buyers to find a car that suits their needs. Finally, since the mobility vertical is entering transition, we are expected to be more involved during the coming year.

GOT YOUR ATTENTION? Let us hear from you!

If you are looking for a workplace and a role in which you could share your knowledge and expertise, learn and grow, get inspired, be yourself, and make a difference, let us hear from you by Sunday, January 21. We value diversity and welcome applicants from all backgrounds.

QUESTIONS? Engineering Manager Jeanette Nilsson is happy to provide information about the daily work and answer any questions you may have about the role. Please feel free to reach out through Linkedin, if you have any questions about the recruitment process or our company culture, Manisha Kathuria, Talent Acquisition Specialist, (manisha. kathuria(at)schibsted.com) is here for you!