We help people and companies secure their premium spot on the internet. Connected by this shared purpose, our international team works passionately on making domain trading as easy and secure as possible. What started as a "search engine for domain offers" in 1999, is now Sedo - the world's largest platform for buying, selling and monetizing web addresses. That is why we are always looking for people with the motivation to rethink and challenge the status-quo. At our beautiful office in the heart of Cologne, you will find like minded people to collectively grow and advance your career. Combined with our tolerant mindset and our joy to celebrate our diversity, we create an inspiring environment to say: Bye, bye, boredom.

Tasks

As an experienced and passionate front-end developer, you want to play a central role in the creation of smart and innovative code and implement new features that are used by millions of people worldwide. As part of an agile and friendly team, you will play a key and direct role in Sedo's success and shape our domain marketplace and thus the customer gateway to our domain-related products and services.

• Co-responsibility for the creative redesign of our marketplace.
• Designing and creating UI's for new applications as well as customisations, depending on UX feedback and research.
• Developing and implementing reusable and solid responsive front-end components.
• Identifying and fixing performance and maintenance issues.
• Updating our applications to keep them at the cutting edge of technology.
• Active participation in agile work processes.

Our technology stack:

• JavaScript (Vue 3, React, Next.js) for our new frontends and single page applications.
• REST APIs based on Java Spring Boot are our backends.
• Continuous delivery system including Git, Helm and Jenkins.
• Google Analytics and Hotjar for customer analysis and feedback.

Qualifications

• Successfully completed studies in media informatics, successfully completed training as a media designer or comparable qualifications (career changers with relevant professional experience).
• At least 3 years of relevant experience as a frontend web developer.
• Excellent knowledge of HTML5, CSS3, SASS, Javascript, Typescript, React, Next.js and Vue.js (optional).
• Solid knowledge of unit testing.
• Sound knowledge of mobile-first development and responsive layouts.
• Curiosity for technical innovations, hands-on, creativity and ability to work in a team.
• Very good language skills in English, German as a plus.

Nice-to-have: 

• Experience with web analytics using Google Analytics or Hotjar.
• Experience with the UI design tool Figma.
• Experience with CI e.g. Docker, Jenkins, Helm.

Benefits

• Hybrid working model with home office option.
• Flexible working hours through trust-based working hours.
• Subsidised canteen and various free drinks at some locations.
• Modern office space with excellent transport links.
• Various employee discounts for activities and products.
• Employee events such as summer and winter parties and workshops.
• Numerous training and development opportunities.
• Various health programmes, such as sports and health courses.