Full-Stack Engineer

Podme was founded in 2017 with a vision to enrich everyday life by taking podcast entertainment to its full potential. Podme is your go-to place for quality podcasts, and brings you a fresh selection of curated content, including popular titles found nowhere else.

Backed by Schibsted News Media, the largest media group in Scandinavia, we are now on a growth journey which requires us to strengthen the tech excellence in our company.

We are looking for a Full-Stack Engineer in our team in Stockholm focusing on subscription, payments and partnerships!

Our tech stack

• C# / .NET 8
• React / Next.js
• MS SQL
• RabbitMQ
• Redis
• Kubernetes
• Azure
• Microservices
• Xunit / Testcontainers / Machine.Specifications.

As part of your daily work, you will:

• Design, develop, and maintain server-side components of our software applications.
• Write clean, efficient, and readable code using best practices.
• Collaborate with product owners and other stakeholders to understand their needs and requirements.
• Ensure the scalability, reliability, and security of our applications.
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to the backend systems.
• Continuously improve the performance and efficiency of our systems, maintain a high quality of the Podme application and services.
• Keep up-to-date with the latest technologies, industry trends and best practices to continually improve our products and processes.

Who are we looking for?

• Experience in C# or Java, with an interest in .NET, and experience in developing microservices.
• Good understanding and practical experience with databases.
• Demonstrated experience in developing scalable cloud-based systems.
• Ability to write clean, efficient, and readable code following best practices.
• Proficiency in React, TypeScript, and CSS.
• Experience with at least one testing framework such as Jest, Mocha, Vitest, Cypress, or Selenium.
• Excellent spoken and written communication skills, adept at collaboration with cross-functional teams.
• Ownership mindset throughout the development lifecycle.

It's an advantage if you have

• Familiarity with Kubernetes, Azure, and RabbitMQ, along with experience in building and maintaining SaaS products.
• Understanding of command structures, event-driven architectures, and other cross-service communication methodologies.
• Experience working with payment systems and payment service providers.
• Familiarity with Next.js for server-side rendering and SEO optimization.
• Experience with search engine optimization (SEO) practices.
• Experience with Google Analytics (GA) and Google Tag Manager (GTM).

A little peek at what we offer

• Internal career growth opportunities
• The flexibility of working from home, our team works in a hybrid setup
• Opportunity for development of competencies, conferences, and various knowledge-sharing events such as hackathons, innovation days, etc.
• Wellness allowance and healthcare insurance
• Access to Podme premium podcasts

Our interview process

• Recruiter screening (30 min): an initial call with the tech recruiter. We'll tell you a bit about us, answer any questions you may have, and learn about your background and what you're looking to do.
• Technical interview (90 min): system design interview and potentially some computer science fundamentals discussions together with a code review exercise with 2 of our engineers.
• Values interview (45 min): a face-to-face conversation with the engineering manager and product manager, focusing on your previous experiences as a teammate in various situations.
• Offer extended! If you are interested in talking to more potential coworkers or have additional questions, we will also arrange any additional chats for you.

Other information:

• Hiring form: full time, working 2-3 days a week from our office in Stockholm is both welcomed and encouraged
• Relocation package: not offered at this time
• Start: as soon as possible