(Junior) Frontend Engineer (f/m/d)

We are all united by one goal: simple communication. Placetel stands for state-of-the-art and innovative Software-as-a-Service communication solutions from the cloud. More than 35,000 business customers use Placetel daily to make calls and utilize our products to successfully collaborate from anywhere – whether in the office, from home, or on the go. Since our founding in 2008, our company has continuously grown and is now part of Gamma Communications. Together, we are changing the way people work worldwide. Today and in the future.

To strengthen our development team, we are looking for a Frontend Engineer to help us build and enhance our internal and customer-facing portals. Your responsibilities will include:

• Frontend Development: Building intuitive and responsive interfaces to improve the experience for both our customers and internal teams.

• Modern Frontend Technologies: Leveraging tools like Turbo, Stimulus, and Bootstrap to drive scalable and maintainable frontend applications.

• Collaboration: Working closely with backend engineers and designers to create seamless, user-friendly designs.

• Design Awareness: Applying a good sense of design to ensure our portals are both functional and visually appealing.

• Continuous Improvement: Identifying opportunities to enhance usability, performance, and design consistency.

Note: Not all responsibilities and requirements are mandatory. We value a willingness to learn and grow within the role.

• Experience: At least 1-2 years of professional experience in frontend development or a similar role.

• Education: A degree in computer science, design, or a related field is beneficial but not required. Practical skills and a strong portfolio matter most.

• Skills: Strong foundation in JavaScript, Turbo, Stimulus, and Bootstrap.

• Ruby on Rails Background: Experience with or interest in Rails is a very strong plus, as our frontend is tightly integrated with it.

• Design Sensibility: A keen eye for detail and a good sense of design to create visually appealing and user-friendly applications.

Technologies We Work With

JavaScript, Turbo, Stimulus, Bootstrap, Ruby on Rails, Git, and modern HTML/CSS standards.

• Work on exciting and challenging projects in a rapidly growing company.

• Collaborate with a motivated and passionate team shaping the future of business communication.

• Flat hierarchies and plenty of room for personal responsibility and creative freedom.

• A remote-first environment with flexible working hours to maintain a healthy work-life balance.

• A modern office in Cologne’s Südstadt with high-quality equipment and free coffee, water, and fresh fruit.

• Regular team events and a supportive, open work culture.

Ready to shape the future of our platforms? Apply now and join us in driving innovation at Placetel!