Node.js Developer

Do you want to be a central part of product development for the biggest property platform in Sweden? Are you eager to join a self-propelled, cross-functional team that works data-driven with constant user feedback? Join us on our mission to help more people find a place to call home!

What’s in it for you?

• 🧪 Innovative Approach: Work with an experimental and iterative approach. Dare to explore uncharted territories, try something new, and surprise us all!
• 🔄 End-to-End Development: Develop and maintain our products from idea to production.
• 🫂 Inclusive Culture: Enjoy a friendly, inclusive, and caring company culture where transparency, work-life balance, and well-being are high priorities. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees, regardless of gender, sexual orientation, ethnicity, or background.
• ⚗️ Lab Weeks: Participate in recurring lab weeks—time for our developers to experiment, hack around, and evaluate creative ideas. Unleash Your Inner Mad Scientist—innovation starts here!
• 🛠️ Autonomy: Be part of a team that controls its own product decisions.
  
  

Required Technical Skills

• Javascript: Proficiency in ES5, ES6+, and asynchronous programming.
• Node.js: In-depth knowledge of its ecosystem and frameworks.
• APIs: Experience with RESTful APIs and GraphQL implementation.
• Database Management: Proficiency with relational databases like PostgreSQL.
• Cloud Services: Familiarity with AWS, Docker, CircleCI, and how to deploy and scale Node.js services in the cloud.
• Testing & Debugging: Skills in testing and debugging Node.js applications.
  
  

Meritorious Technical Skills

• Frameworks: Experience with NestJS, Typescript, React, and Next.js.
  
  

We Also Believe That You Are Experienced In

• Web Applications: Designing, developing, and maintaining complex web-based Node.js applications in production environments.
• Agile Methodologies: Familiarity with Agile methodologies and tools (Scrum, Kanban, JIRA or similar).
• Team Collaboration: Experience working in team settings, especially in medium to large multicultural/global companies.
  
  

We believe that this will ensure your success in this role:

• Problem Solver: Excel at solving complex technical problems.
• Good Communicator: Have proficiency in written and verbal English.
• Leadership Skills: Have experience leading teams and mentoring junior developers.
• Ownership: Can take ownership of and drive initiatives from start to finish.
  
  

What You Will Do

• Product Development: Engage in all areas of product development—ideation, innovation, new development, iteration, and maintenance.
• Team Collaboration: Implement solutions with your team, deploying to production multiple times a day. Pair and mob programming are key parts of our knowledge sharing.
• Node.js Journey: Play a central role in our Node.js journey. While we have some services already running in production, this is just the beginning.
  
  

About Hemnet

At Hemnet, our mission is to make everyone's journey to find a new home as smooth, easy, and efficient as possible. We embrace self-leadership and are constantly growing and evolving. Together, we build products and try out new and exciting ideas to create the best real estate platform in the world. Our office is located in the heart of Stockholm, where we meet weekly, with the flexibility to work from home as well. Note: This is not a fully remote position.

We strongly encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, including women, people of color, LGBTQIA+ individuals, and those with disabilities. At Hemnet, diversity, equity, and inclusion are more than just words—they are our guiding principles.

Hemnet is Sweden’s largest property platform. Since the start in 1998, we have been the natural meeting place for real estate agents, property sellers and buyers. Hemnet offers the majority of properties for sale on the market; the largest number of potential buyers; products through which sellers are able to influence the selling of their property - and products that give real estate agents the opportunity to strengthen their brand. We are one of Sweden’s largest sites and apps, and one of the most popular property platforms in the world based on population.