Freeletics
The leading provider of AI-based fitness coaching. Helping people lead a happier, healthier lifestyle.
Job Description
Our vision at Freeletics is to show the world that with the right tools, mindset, and coaching, anybody can build a consistent, lifelong fitness habit and actually enjoy it. That’s why we build holistic digital health and fitness products that help people develop a strong, healthy lifestyle. For life. By combining AI technology, sports science, and motivational tools, we’ve created Europe’s #1 fitness app and a truly unique movement in the health and fitness space – with a passionate community and over 57 million users worldwide.
As a Senior Web Engineer, you will play a crucial role in advancing our web platform, which encompasses a wide range of technologies from Single Page Applications (SPA) and Server-Side Rendering (SSR) with Next.js to web integrations within our mobile applications. This role is essential in transitioning our platform to a more unified and efficient structure. While this position does not involve direct people management, you will be a key player in driving technical excellence and supporting the growth and development of our engineering team.
Your Responsibilities
- Platform Development: Lead the enhancement and unification of our web platform, integrating both legacy and modern technologies to create a cohesive and scalable system
- Technical Contribution: Actively participate in the development and optimization of web applications, focusing on performance, scalability, and user experience
- CI/CD Improvement: Collaborate on refining our Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment (CI/CD) pipelines to ensure efficient and reliable delivery of software updates
- Quality Assurance: Implement and advocate for robust testing practices to maintain high standards of code quality and reliability
- Performance Optimization: Drive efforts to improve the speed and responsiveness of our web applications, ensuring a seamless user experience
- Collaborative Development: Work closely with product managers, designers, and other stakeholders to align technical solutions with business objectives and user needs
- Mentorship and Support: Provide guidance and mentorship to other web engineers, fostering a culture of continuous learning and skill development
- Agile Teamwork: Thrive in an agile, iterative development environment, adeptly handling evolving priorities and challenges
Your Profile
- Web Development Expertise: Extensive experience with modern web development technologies, including JavaScript, TypeScript, React, and Next.js
- Headless CMS: Proficient in integrating and working with headless CMS systems to manage content across various web applications
- Testing Proficiency: In-depth knowledge of testing frameworks and methodologies to ensure high-quality code
- Performance Focus: Demonstrated ability to optimize web applications for performance and user experience
- CI/CD Knowledge: Strong understanding and practical experience with CI/CD tools and practices
- Effective Communication and Team Collaboration: A strong team player who thrives in a collaborative, cross-functional environment
- Mentorship: Passionate about supporting and mentoring fellow engineers to enhance their skills and knowledge
- Adaptability and Agile Mindset: Experience with agile methodologies and a commitment to iterative and incremental development
Nice to haves
- Mobile Web Integration: Experience in integrating web technologies within mobile applications
- Cross-Platform Development: Familiarity with strategies and tools for developing cross-platform applications
- Cloud Services: Knowledge of cloud-based services and DevOps practices is a plus (e.g. Github Actions, Docker, Kubernetes)
Your Benefits
- Competitive Rewards: Attractive salary and pension scheme, with frequent reviews to ensure your hard work is rewarded
- Flexible Work Culture: Experience the freedom of a 4 day week, hybrid setups, and adjustable hours to balance your life and work seamlessly
- Wellness & Perks: Enjoy comprehensive benefits including memberships with Freeletics, mental health resources, bike leasing, public transport subsidies, language learning opportunities, and more
- Personal Growth: Design your own career trajectory, supported by a company that values your personal and professional aspirations
- Modern Workspace: Thrive in a brand-new office equipped with a rooftop terrace offering stunning mountain views, a fully-stocked healthy kitchen, cutting-edge meeting rooms, versatile training areas, showers, and laundry facilities
- Community & Engagement: Connect and grow through regular team events—hiking, holiday gatherings, offsites, and more
- Tech of Your Choice: Work with the latest MacBook or laptop within our lifecycle program to keep you equipped and efficient
- Time Off: Recharge with 28 vacation days plus 15 public holidays
- Innovation Sprints: Participate in hackathons, encouraging both tech and non-tech teams to innovate
- Financial Relocation Support: Support regarding costs for visa, relocation agency, etc. to make your transition as smooth as possible
See life at Freeletics for yourself here. Interested?
To all recruitment agencies and headhunters: Freeletics does not accept speculative or unsolicited CVs from agencies and headhunters. Any unsolicited CVs received will be treated as the property of Freeletics and Terms & Conditions from agencies or headhunters associated with the use of such CVs will be considered null and void. Vacancies are not open to any agencies, unless otherwise specified in the description.
Freeletics is an equal opportunity employer, fully committed to fostering an inclusive and respectful work environment where everyone can succeed. A kaleidoscope of cultures, languages and personalities, all are welcome here regardless of background, race, color, creed, sexual orientation, gender expression or athletic ability. We celebrate diversity in its many forms and firmly believe that our strength lies in our differences. In nurturing many perspectives and voices, we are able to collectively power the next generation of digital fitness technology inspiring a healthier, happier, and stronger world.
Should you need adjustments at any point in the application or interview process, just let us know. We are also happy to use your pronouns of choice (for example – she/her/hers, he/him/his, they/them/theirs, etc.).