The client is the market leader and has been recognized as the top-performing entity by Stiftung Wartentest. Their primary focus lies in facilitating rental car comparisons. For 7 years, they have successfully assisted customers in Augsburg to find the most suitable rental cars at the most competitive prices, earning a reputation as a reliable and knowledgeable resource for all queries and concerns.
Their IT teams work daily to continually enhance the comparison process, also make contact with the services they have much easier and faster. This opportunity offers you the chance to kick-start your career in a unique blend of a fast-paced start-up environment and an established market leader. Embrace the dynamics of e-commerce with agile practices, swift decision-making, and remarkable personal growth within an exceptional team.
Type of contract: Permanent, on-site/hybrid Location: Augsburg, Germany
Main tasks:
1. Working in a team: You will be working on exciting topics related to the multilingual car rental comparison, from landing pages to booking processes to self-services in the customer area after booking. You will work closely with the backend team to integrate REST APIs and backend systems.
2. Taking responsibility: You will be responsible for the technical implementation of product improvements and further developing the web frontends for desktop, tablet, and mobile devices.
3. Optimizing the Tech Stack: You will help to further develop the current state-of-the-art Tech Stack of the entire application.
4. Ensuring coordination and communication: You will implement innovative features in close collaboration with product managers and contribute your own ideas.
Requirements
5. Education: Completed training as an IT specialist or a comparable education in IT, or a degree in computer science
6. Practical experience: Initial professional experience in development and understanding of object-oriented programming concepts
7. Tech Stack: Knowledge of JavaScript and a JavaScript framework (React, Angular, etc.), initial experience in using the Linux shell, and good knowledge of HTML and CSS
8. Digital Mindset: Passion and interest in web development and a sense for UI/UX
9. Drive and Spirit: Strong quality awareness, hands-on mentality, very good communication skills and teamwork, as well as high willingness to perform
10. Language skills: Negotiation-proof knowledge of German as well as good knowledge of English
Benefits
11. Central location: beside Augsburg's main train station in the Helio (with shops, fitness and cinema right in the building). The company provides a bright and modern office for your creativity, outdoor work and have fun with table football or table tennis. Thanks to the AVV job ticket, bicycle/eBike leasing and free bicycle parking spaces, you can get to the office climate-neutrally and cheaply.
12. With them you are flexible : work 3 days a week in office together - on the other 2 days "home office" is possible. Moreover, more than 30 days of vacation are possible and the option for sabbaticals and work abroad ensure even more flexibility.
13. Your commitment is highly appreciated: unlimited contracts and competitive compensation, including annual bonuses for exceptional achievements. On top of that, enjoy vouchers for numerous products of the company, a subsidized company pension scheme, and other perks.
14. They'll equip you: you'll receive a powerful laptop with two additional screens, or if you prefer, a curved monitor. Need personalized equipment like an ergonomic mouse, noise-cancelling headphones, or a height-adjustable desk? The company helps with it!
15. Your ideas are valued and will be implemented quickly: Independent, agile work with the contribution of your own ideas. Short decision-making processes and rapid release cycles are a matter of course.
16. They move you forward: Individual promotion of your career through internal and external trainings, regular feedback discussions and personal coaching. With their robust and sustainable growth, they offer promising opportunities in specialist and management careers
17. You can feel good with them: Free drinks are available chilled in every office. Coffee, cocoa, muesli and fresh fruit are regional and organic.
18. They are also a great team outside of work: enjoy a collegial and friendly environment. They celebrate their successes at beer garden and Plärrer visits, office parties, and legendary summer and Christmas parties. They also organize team events and engaging sports activities like football, bouldering or yoga.