We love technology. We love journalism. Convinced that these two belong together, we are now developing the media of the future here at BurdaForward. With leading publishing brands such as Focus Online, Chip, TV Spielfilm, Bunte.de, Finanzen100, The Weather Channel or Fit For Fun we reach millions of people every day. Our digital services are innovative and technologically state-of-the-art. They enable us to provide reliable, up-to-date information, entertain accurately, and support our users with advice and assistance. We focus on solutions and are a driving force in public debate- also out of tradition: Because BurdaForward is part of the family company Hubert Burda Media.


Munich, full time, permanent

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We love technology. We love journalism. Convinced that these two belong together, we are now developing the media of the future here at BurdaForward. With leading publishing brands such as Focus Online, Chip, TV Spielfilm, Bunte.de, Finanzen100, The Weather Channel or Fit For Fun we reach millions of people every day. Our digital services are innovative and technologically state-of-the-art. They enable us to provide reliable, up-to-date information, entertain accurately, and support our users with advice and assistance. We focus on solutions and are a driving force in public debate- also out of tradition: Because BurdaForward is part of the family company Hubert Burda Media.

Lead and mentor a team of developers, fostering a culture of excellence, collaboration, and innovation
Technical Strategy: Drive architectural decisions, coding standards, and best practices across the stack
Work closely with product managers, designers, and stakeholders to define and deliver technical solutions that align with business objectives
Design, develop, and maintain scalable, high-performance web applications on both the front-end and back-end
Architect and implement complex systems to ensure scalability, reliability, and security
Conduct and lead code reviews, ensuring quality, performance, and maintainability across the platform
Develop and maintain automated tests, including unit, integration, and end-to-end tests
Collaborate with internal teams to identify feature requirements, enhance workflows, and deliver high-quality solutions
Take end-to-end ownership of features and projects, from concept to deployment and beyond, while maintaining high technical standards
Work seamlessly with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment between technical development and business goals

Strong experience with modern frontend frameworks such as VueJS, SolidJS, ReactJS, or AngularJS, with a focus on TypeScript and JavaScript development
Advanced proficiency in Node.js with Express for building APIs and server-side applications, along with familiarity with MongoDB as a preferred database solution
Hands-on experience in designing scalable and distributed systems, leveraging tools like Docker, Terraform, and AWS Cloud for deployment and management
Proficient in working within a Monorepo setup (e.g., Rushstack) and version control systems like GitLab for collaborative development
Excellent communication skills in English, with the ability to effectively articulate ideas, collaborate across teams, and contribute to a positive team culture
Demonstrated ability to work effectively in agile teams and collaborate across remote settings, fostering open communication and innovation
A strong sense of ownership and enthusiasm for embracing new technologies, solving complex technical challenges, and delivering high-quality results

Great creative freedom within the secure background of a broad-based successful company, enabling you to pursue ambitious entrepreneurship, interdisciplinary networking and bold innovations
A wide range of benefits, such as subsidized meals at work, company pension allowance, bicycle leasing program, company health management, discoun...