Highsnobiety is a brand dedicated to the latest in style, culture, and the community pushing them forward. We don't just report on what's happening — we are shaping it. From industry deep dives to product curations to our very own in-house garments, our goal is to bring you not anything and everything, but only the best of the best on all fronts. And we want you to be a part of that!
We are seeking a Senior Software Engineer to join our team in Berlin. In this role, you will be responsible for defining the architecture and implementation of our products, working closely with our UI/UX and product team to build an outstanding user experience with a modern technology stack.
These technologies, include but aren't limited to React, GraphQL, Node, Apollo, Cloudflare, DatoCMS, Commercetools, Node.js, Docker, and GCP.
Collaboration is highly valued at Highsnobiety, as we are a team that is passionate about technology and constantly strives to enhance our codebase. As part of the team, you will be working alongside a group of like-minded individuals who share ownership of the codebase, problem-solving, and knowledge.
YOUR MISSION:
- Ship high-quality, well-tested, secure, and maintainable code
- Translate functional and technical requirements into detailed architecture/design/working software solutions
- Work closely with the Product Owner to shape the backlog and requirements from an engineering and solution point-of-view
- Define and maintain technical quality standards by using code reviews, mentoring and pair programming
YOUR SKILLS:
- 5 years of experience in software engineering, out of which at least 3 years of experience with modern front-end technologies
- Excellent skills in React SSR/CSR, Node.js and GraphQL
- Experienced in designing scalable backend and front-end architectures
- Knowledge of microservice patterns, security best practices, engineering methodologies (e.g. Agile, TDD, XP)
- Interest in app development and be open to learn or have existing experience with React Native
- Bonus: Experience in TypeScript, React Native, GCP, Terraform, Apollo Client/Server, Commercetools, Cypress, Cloudflare Workers, Firebase
- Fluent in English
WHAT WE OFFER:
- A bright and spacious design office, which reflects our brand and focuses on employee well-being and sustainability, located close to U Kurfüstenstrasse
- The opportunity to shape the company and help build a global brand in a motivating, international and diverse work atmosphere
- High degree of responsibility, creativity, originality, independence and creative autonomy
- We are constantly prioritizing attention on DEIB with internal trainings, workshops, parent friendly policies and our Employee Resource Groups (HighPower, HighPride, HighDreams & HighCulture)
- 2 extra days off globally for all employees on International Women's Day and Juneteenth
- Flexible hybrid working policy, dog friendly office, and remote international working option
- Access to visa support for employees relocating to Germany if needed
- Attractive employee benefits (e.g. discounts in our online shop, performance based bonus, ClassPass, access to mental health support platform Calm, bike leasing, sabbatical option)
We’re looking forward to hearing from you!!
Don’t meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. Highsnobiety is a global community of independent-minded creatives & professionals: Every perspective matters. That’s why we’re proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship status, marital status, disability, gender identity, gender expression, or genetic information. So if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyways.
