Fullstack Software Engineer with a Focus on Node.js (m/f/d)

Axel Springer is Europe’s leading digital publisher and a global media and technology company headquartered in Berlin. With renowned brands such as BILD, POLITICO Germany, WELT und BUSINESS INSIDER Germany, we reach millions of users worldwide. We combine the reach of an established industry leader with the agility of a startup, constantly driving innovation to transform journalism for the digital age.

Our corporate strategy places AI at the center: “Digital is the new print. AI is the new digital.” This vision reflects our belief that the fusion of artificial intelligence and human creativity will shape the future of media. Our National Media & Tech division is the central tech hub that ensures our journalism is supported by state-of-the-art technology, positioning our brands to thrive in the digital age.

You will work at the heart of our central tech team to build innovative solutions in areas like personalized news delivery, newsroom automation, and AI-powered product features – projects that are critical to Axel Springer’s future. If you are passionate about cutting-edge technology and excited to shape the next chapter of digital journalism, this is the role for you.

We believe in the future of journalism as a business model and invest in forward-looking technologies.
Our five essentials are the values that unite us and guide us in our commitment to freedom.

Job Description

• you develop fullstack components using Node.js and TypeScript to deliver scalable products
• together with IT and Product Management, you design features to create innovative solutions
• with your code, you take ownership of architectural decisions to ensure stable services
• you optimize existing applications and services to increase performance and quality
• in close collaboration with your team, you manage deployments to enable reliable releases

Qualifications

• you bring experience in fullstack development to implement complex applications
• experience with TypeScript enables you to confidently use generics, narrowing, and union types
• with Node.js or modern frontend frameworks, you build high-performing applications
• automated testing is part of your workflow to ensure sustainable code quality
• team spirit and a strong desire to learn drive you to grow together with others
• you communicate confidently in German and English at least at B2 level

Additional Information

• your personal growth is important to us: we offer trainings and learning lunches, tech conferences, a budget for workshops and much more to expand your knowledge and your skills
• Employee offers that suit you and your life situation: Whether it's a discounted public transport ticket or JobRad leasing, a bicycle garage (incl. regular bicycle service), childcare facilities or two modern in-house kindergartens
• 30 days vacation plus 10 days work from abroad
• our free food offer: in addition to a breakfast snack, we also offer a free lunch in our canteens
• we offer guidance on the administrative side of relocation and visa processes through our relocation agency
• collaboration thrives on direct exchange - we rely on 80% office presence and 20% mobile working
• from now a permanent full- or part-time position in a modern office in the heart of Berlin:

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Diversity is an essential part of our corporate culture! We are looking forward to receiving all applications regardless of gender, nationality, ethnic and social origin, religion, ideology, disability, age, sexual orientation and identity.

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