Blackbird Collective is an HR organization that helps startups and established companies find employees that match their current needs. We work on freelance and interim recruitment projects for clients based in Germany, most of which are located in Berlin.
Our client is the leading online marketplace for top independent management consultants and industry experts in Europe.
They are looking for an experienced Software Engineer to help the company transition from Meteor.js to a more modern architecture based on Typescript and React.js
Job Description- Implementing new features using the latest JavaScript (ES2015), React and Meteor
- Active participation in code reviews
- Optimizing/refactoring parts of source code
- Helping us automate testing by implementing a combination unit- and integration-tests
- Contributing to continual improvement by suggesting improvements to code architecture, processes or development tools
- Communicating and coordinating with other team members
- Advanced knowledge of Meteor, Blaze, and MongoDB
- At least 5 years of experience in software development, and a minimum of 2 years with JavaScript
- Experience working with at least one long term (2+ years) Meteor + Blaze production project
- Proven ability and drive to navigate in foreign codebase
- High focus on quality standards
- Strong sense of ownership
- React experience is an advantage (not a requirement)
We offer:
- Proven business model with strong potential growth and the chance to fundamentally change the consulting industry
- Autonomy and decision-making capabilities from day one
- Great opportunities for personal development and focused career training
- An ambitious and motivated team, working in a professional and fun environment
- Flexible working models and an attractive salary package
- Fresh fruit, drinks, and perks like gym memberships and product discounts
- Amazing office space in Berlin and unforgettable team events
Skills Required
- Advanced knowledge of Meteor
- Advanced knowledge of Blaze
- Advanced knowledge of MongoDB
- At least 5 years of software development experience
- At least 2 years of JavaScript experience
- Experience with at least one Meteor and Blaze production project lasting 2 or more years
- Ability to navigate unfamiliar codebases
- Strong focus on quality standards
- Strong sense of ownership
- React experience
What We Do
Blackbird Collective is a boutique human resources consultancy helping organizations strengthen their People initiatives and create high-end employee experiences that drive engagement and productivity. It focuses on freelance and interim HR and recruitment solutions, primarily for companies in Germany, while drawing on a diverse network of professionals and tech talent to help clients build stronger, more effective teams and sustainable organizational growth.
