JavaScript Job: Front End Engineer

Your role at zolar

The Tech team at zolar ensures that we create a customer-centric environment and a positive contribution to the climate. Our focus is to develop software and web pages that provides and enhances new - and in some cases previously untapped - opportunities for climate action, and generates business value. Each of our development teams takes full responsibility for a specific product, independently ensuring that the software or web pages are delivered quickly as well as functionally and completely. Our general tech stack at zolar includes JavaScript, TypeScript, React, Redux, PHP, Symfony and AWS.

As a Frontend Engineer (f/m/x) Website, you develop our website and conversion funnel sites to provide potential customers the most convenient access to renewable energy and take ownership for a high-quality website experience. You will take on the following tasks at zolar:

• Together with our marketing team you will work on ideas and concepts to continuously improve the experience of our customers and candidates on our website.
• Use your knowledge of JavaScript and React as well as headless CMS (Wordpress) to develop flexible extensions for our website.
• In doing so, you'll not only be able to provide great visuals and build different, coordinated web pages; you'll also understand the world and ecosystems behind each web page and be able to create connections to our key tools and systems while incorporating content APIs.
• You will gather relevant data and information to constantly improve our conversion funnel with a view to these through various initiatives and optimizations.

Your qualifications

• You have about 3 - 5 years of experience in software development or web development, preferably in a marketing or agency environment.
• You have excellent knowledge in JavaScript and ReactJS.
• You are an expert in working with CMS systems, Wordpress experience is an advantage.
• You have experience with serverside coding and content APIs, experience with PHP is a plus.
• You enjoy working with various business stakeholders to bring ideas and our company vision to the website.

What zolar offers you

• 100% remote working (within Germany) possible // Stay flexible: Whether you want to save yourself the commute to work or want to see your colleagues in person – you are free to choose how many days you work remotely or in the office. In addition, you also have the option of working in another EU country for four weeks a year.
• Mental health & yoga // Stay healthy: Be it during COVID-19 or normal times – your mental and physical health is a matter close to our hearts. In addition to a mental health programme, we also offer free yoga sessions and a discounted M membership at Urban Sports Club.
• Meeting-free days: Two half-days each week are kept completely free of meetings to ensure you can focus on your work without interruptions.
• Remote work equipment // Ready for work: We want you to be able to work as well at home as you can in the office, so we provide you with a one-off budget to purchase a desk, chair or monitor for your remote work.
• Dog policy // Bring your own dog: A variety of four-legged feel-good managers provide natural entertainment in the office and enjoy the attention of their two-legged colleagues.
• Company pension plan // Live well tomorrow: A world worth living in is a matter close to our hearts, which is why we offer our employees support in their private retirement planning with the help of responsible providers.
• Leapsome feedback // We love feedback: We are proud of our open feedback culture, but we know that it is sometimes difficult to share your opinion out loud. For such cases, there are weekly Leapsome surveys, where you can submit your input on different topics anonymously.
• zolar Academy & CPD budget // Stay inquisitive: The zolar Academy offers you interesting presentations and insights into different fields (of work) every month. Speaking of interesting insights: an annual CPD budget means you can take a deep dive into topics that both interest you and further your career.
• All-hands meetings // Stay informed: The latest company figures and goals are discussed transparently at monthly all-hands meetings.
• Onboarding day & buddy programme // Involved instead of just employed: Get off to a great start – with a comprehensive onboarding process, a buddy by your side and regular team events.
• Climate protection // One love: From Veggie Wednesday to certification as a climate-neutral company – climate protection truly is a matter close to our hearts.

Your contact person

Pauline Ehrlich is looking forward to your application!
Our career webpage https://www.zolar.de/career gives you a first impression of our company culture.\_\_