Job Overview
Rakuten Kobo Inc. is seeking a Senior Software Engineer III to join our dynamic Web team in Darmstadt. This role is pivotal in developing high-quality, user-centric web applications for our global digital bookselling platform. As a senior member of the team, you will lead projects and mentor junior engineers, ensuring best practices in software development are followed.
Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain web applications using JavaScript, React, HTML, and CSS.
- Lead the design and implementation of new features, focusing on high performance and scalability.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand product requirements and ensure that solutions meet customer needs.
- Implement robust testing strategies, including unit, integration, and UI tests, to maintain high software quality.
- Participate in code reviews and provide constructive feedback to peers.
- Monitor application performance post-deployment and optimize as needed.
- Stay updated with the latest industry trends and technologies, and advocate for their adoption where appropriate.
Skills and Qualifications
- Proven experience in JavaScript and React development.
- Strong understanding of the software development lifecycle and agile methodologies.
- Experience with Git and CI/CD pipelines.
- Knowledge of testing frameworks like Jest and WebDriver is advantageous.
- Excellent communication and organizational skills are essential.
Why Join Us?
Rakuten Kobo Inc. offers a casual startup environment where innovative, passionate, and creative minds thrive. We believe in supporting our employees with competitive salaries, bonuses, stock options, and opportunities for professional growth. Join us on our mission to make reading accessible and enjoyable for everyone, everywhere.
About Rakuten Kobo Inc.
Owned by Tokyo-based Rakuten and headquartered in Toronto, Rakuten Kobo Inc. is a global leader in digital bookselling. We provide an extensive range of eBooks and audiobooks to millions of customers worldwide, facilitated by our top-ranking eReaders and mobile apps. As part of the Rakuten group, we embody a commitment to innovation and excellence in the digital reading space.
Benefits Extracted with AI
- Competitive salary
- Performance-based bonuses
- Stock options
- Training opportunities
- Work/life balance
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