Your Exciting Opportunity
Are you passionate about Tech and ready to use your skills to change the world of work forever? Join blackbear and be at the forefront of innovation with us!
Blackbear is ambitious, dynamic and international. Together, we’re breaking down the barriers of the working world — we ensure that managers and their teams no longer have to worry about getting their work done and that working professionals can share their skills without restrictions.
Our Team & Technologies
At the core of our organisation is a small yet dynamic Tech team that is on the brink of expansion. We seek individuals to join our core Tech team and become leaders in shaping our product's direction and technological advancements.
We operate using the Shape-Up method, focusing on 4-6 week cycles to build impactful features that redefine how the working world collaborates.
Our main focus is our online platform — a SaaS-enabled Marketplace that changes how the working world collaborates.
We integrate tools like Stripe for seamless automatic payouts, and leverage the latest technologies, including, but not limited to: PHP, Laravel, MySQL, Vue3, Nuxt , Typescript, Tailwind CSS, Storybook, Playwright, and Vitest.
About the role
As a Full-stack Developer, you'll drive the development lifecycle of our web applications. You will collaborate effectively with the team, troubleshoot complex issues, and bring a broader project vision to life.
You’re part of an ambitious, mission-driven team that’s changing the way the world gets work done. Through your work, you have a direct impact on the way leading organisations collaborate with a network of over 12,000 working professionals, driving innovation and growth across the globe.
About you
Blackbear is a scale-up with a distinct character. Everyone who works with us shares the same drive for excellence and growth.
For our next Full-stack Developer, we ask the following:
- Available from April 2024 for at least 32 hours per week.
- 6+ years of Full-stack Development experience.
- Proficiency in Laravel, MySQL, Vue3, and Tailwind CSS.
- Some DevOps experience is preferred.
- Familiarity with Statamic is a plus.
- An eye for design and experience with design systems are a plus.
- You are truly passionate about coding and engineering and are excited to share your expertise.
- Experience in scaling projects and elevating engineering practices.
- You are a strong decision-maker who takes ownership of projects and can guide and mentor team members.
- Based in the Netherlands with the ability to commute to our office in Schiphol-Rijk.
What’s in it for you?
Our culture thrives on empowerment and hands-on learning. We embrace a strong sense of purpose, ownership, collaborative efforts and mutual trust, all driving us towards reaching our ambitious goals.
Here’s what we offer:
- ➡️ You’re part of one of the fastest-growing Tech companies in The Netherlands.
- ➡️ The opportunity to participate in our equity plans.
- ➡️ A hybrid working model: 3 days remote, 2 days in-office weekly.
- ➡️ A personal development budget next to lots of on-the-job learning.
- ➡️ Vacation allowance of 8% paid on a monthly basis and 25 paid vacation days.
- ➡️ Pension plan contribution by blackbear and solid parental leave policies.
- ➡️ Commute reimbursements and working-from-home allowances.
- ➡️ Healthy lunches and snacks are provided in our office.
- ➡️ An international working environment with driven colleagues and ample social activities.
This is blackbear
Blackbear was founded in 2018 and exists to unlock human potential by transforming how work gets done. We believe that organisations shouldn’t have to compromise growth due to a lack of access to the right talent or skills. We also believe that individuals should be able to share their skills freely and contribute to projects and causes of their choice whenever and wherever they want.
Today, our platform connects leading organisations worldwide with a network of over 12,000 skilled professionals to get work done seamlessly.
We’re thankful for the support and recognition we’ve received on our journey so far:
- ✅ VC-backed by No Such Ventures since 2022
- 🏆 Deloitte’s 2023 Technology Fast 50
- 🏆 MT/Sprout’s 2023 SaaS100
- 🏆 2022 Challenger50
Apply today, make an impact tomorrow
Ready to be part of the next big thing? Don't miss out — get in touch with us!
We'll do our best to get back to you about your application within 3 business days.
Learn more about our hiring process here.
Blackbear is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees, regardless of their age, gender identity, sexual orientation, ethnicity, religion, physical appearance or disability.