Backend Developer - Future Opportunities

If you want to work in an award-winning native app development studio based in Copenhagen, Denmark, you found the right place. We are known for building high-quality mobile apps that tackle real problems and push businesses forward.

We appreciate your interest in working with us, but we want to inform you that this job advert is created for pipeline purposes only. Currently, we do not have any active openings for the position of Backend Developer. But don't worry! We are always eager to connect with talented professionals like yourself for future opportunities, so when the time comes, we get in touch with you.

At Shape, you will work closely with talented designers and developers to build awesome digital products. You will put your existing skills to good use, and learn new ones by working together with other skilled people.

We hope that you also want to share your knowledge with co-workers and assume you are as eager to follow the newest technology trends as the rest of us.

SOME OF THE THINGS WE LOOK FOR

• Experience with modern web frameworks such as Spring, Ktor, Rails or similar.
• Motivation to become a part of and learn from a team of experienced and passionate developers for web, iOS and Android.
• Experience with Kotlin or Java.
• An interest in system architecture, caching techniques, REST APIs and data modeling.
• Experience working with relational databases such as Postgres.
• Maybe you also have experience with Docker and AWS services such as CloudFormation, ECS, S3, etc.
• It's always good to also know frontend technologies such as React or Vue.

AS OUR BACKEND DEVELOPER, YOU WILL...

• Participate in the creation of scalable software.
• Join one of the existing or new projects, in teams of 2 to 10 people in size.
• Be able to operate in an open, inspiring and trust-based environment, where your voice will be heard in matters concerning your team.
• Be assigned a mentor, regardless of your experience level, for the first weeks at work, just so you can get familiar with the Shape ways of working (and coding).
• Be given the opportunity to operate with some of the newest technologies (which we are big fans of!)

WORKING HOURS AND SPECIFICATIONS

Full-time, 37.5 hours a week.

This is a Copenhagen-based, on-site position with flexible remote work possibilities.

English proficiency is a must. Danish language skills are not expected.

Read more about why to choose Shape on our career page.

HIRING PROCESS

Application via the company career site

CV screening by a Talent Acquisition representative [remember, this is a pipeline job posting, so this may take longer]

Additional questions sent to the candidate [1 or 2 non-technical questions may be asked, with an optional video and/or text answers]

1st meeting with a Talent Acquisition representative - may be in person or on video, according to the candidate's location and preference

Take-home assignment - a small task to work on from scratch

2nd meeting - technical interview with a panel of senior developers [may be in person or on video, according to the candidate's location and preference]

3rd meeting - Team and cultural fit [helpful for both candidate and team to get acquainted before deciding "it's a match"!]

Offer

PERKS AND BENEFITS

Central office

Our office is located in a central area of Copenhagen, Denmark. Easy to access by bike or public transport (metro station: Islands Brygge).

New tech gear

MacBook, the newest mobile phones, and ergonomic working setting? We got you covered.

Food and drinks

Enjoy a catered lunch, great snacks and drinks with your colleagues, every day. These include plenty of vegetarian, halal, gluten and lactose-free options.

Skill development

We support your skill development with a dedicated education budget to attend seminars and courses.

Social gatherings

Enjoy social gatherings, activities, Friday bars and games together with your colleagues.

Work-life balance

Work is not everything. Carve out time for your family, friends, and fun hobbies.

Family friendly

We cherish families and understand that daily life can be full of unexpected events. We also open our doors to your little ones for Christmas Hygge or LEGO nights.

Remote work allowed

We are open to remote work as long as it fits in with your team. Working from your home country is also possible when visiting your family and friends.

Relocation package

We will take you through the process of getting a Danish work VISA for you and your immediate family. We will also arrange the trip and find an apartment in a good location for you.

WORKING AT SHAPE

A competitive salary in accordance with experience and capabilities.

We are organized with a very flat hierarchy without unnecessary project managers, but with team leads who also have technical backgrounds.

Our office is located in Islands Brygge close to public transportation and the harbor, where both summertime and wintertime swimming is enjoyed.

The headquarters offers a modern aesthetic, a comfy lounge area, and plenty of fun activities such as PlayStation tournaments, board game nights, family LEGO days, robot wars, and much more.

But also social events, keynotes, morning runs (and swims) and Friday bars - not to forget an unhealthy amount of snacks, beverages, cake.

Our team is very international and so far includes people from over 30 different countries. Our company language is English.

A couple of times each year we press pause on our daily projects and retrieve to a remote location. We get together for socialising and hacking on side projects - we call this Shape Weekend. It is a lot of fun.

Read more about our benefits and why to choose Shape on our career page.