
8returns · Berlin
At 8returns, we’re transforming one of the most frustrating, environmentally damaging, and costly aspects of e-commerce: returns. Trusted by the fastest-grow...
At 8returns, we’re transforming one of the most frustrating, environmentally damaging, and costly aspects of e-commerce: returns.
Trusted by the fastest-growing DTC names like OACE, PEGADOR, GOT BAG, and now adopted by iconic brands such as Fielmann, Tommy
Hilfiger, and Reebok, we’re inventing what’s next in post-purchase.
As a Frontend Engineer at 8returns, you’ll be at the core of how merchants and their customers experience our product. You’ll
build fast, beautiful, and reliable interfaces that turn returns data into action. If you care about craft, love to ship, and want
real ownership, this is your role.
We run lean, stay profitable, and care about solving real merchant problems.
Ready to build the future of e-commerce? Let’s talk.
WHAT YOU’LL DO * Take ownership of complex frontend features end-to-end - from scoping and architecture to polished, high-quality delivery * Push the boundaries of what’s possible with modern frontend technologies and build pixel-perfect, visually refined UI that matches design specs down to the smallest detail * Collaborate closely with Product, Design, and Backend teams to translate ideas into elegant, performant user interfaces, ensuring a world-class user experience * Maintain high standards for code quality, accessibility, and performance through thoughtful reviews, testing, and best practices * Contribute to evolving our frontend architecture, component library, and design system to support rapid iteration at scale WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR: * 5+ years of professional frontend engineering experience, ideally in fast-paced startup or high-growth environments * Deep expertise in TypeScript, React, and modern frontend tooling - with a proven track record of shipping high-quality user-facing products * Experience contributing to, maintaining or building a shared component library or design system * A strong portfolio or GitHub showcasing frontend development expertise * Strong CSS knowledge, professional experience with TailwindCSS and semantic HTML * Exceptional attention to visual detail and a strong eye for design - capable of translating Figma designs into flawless, pixel-perfect interfaces * Strong communication skills and a high sense of ownership - able to operate with autonomy while staying aligned with team goals * Some markers of excellence, which could also be non-work related, like having a high FIDE rating * Genuinely kind, collaborative and hard-working people who make the team better through empathy and openness TECH STACK * Languages: TypeScript, CSS * Frontend: React, Tailwind CSS, Firebase/Firestore BONUS POINTS * Background working on AI products, complex data-heavy UIs, or real-time applications * Familiarity with technologies like Firebase/Firestore and shaping efficient frontend–backend interfaces * Strong architectural ability to design clean, scalable frontend systems * Academic background in Computer Science or a related technical field WHAT WE OFFER * Exciting and challenging work with real impact and ownership at one of Europe’s fastest-growing Series A startups * Regular team events and off-sites * Aggressive equity compensation package * Paid Dinner & Uber home when working late * The most beautiful office space and work environment in Berlin
Our mission is to enable everyone to build wealth We reinvent how trading and investing work by creating exceptional products people love. Fostering a culture of excellence and high velocity is the key to our success. Today, we serve over 5 million clients, with more than €30 billion in assets under management - a testament to the scale and trust we’ve built in just a few years. WHAT YOU’LL DO * Own and evolve our monorepo, ensuring it stays healthy, performant, and easy to work in as the codebase grows * Design, build, and maintain CI/CD pipelines for React Native and web targets, driving reliability and fast feedback loops for the engineering team * Author and maintain shared TypeScript libraries — state management patterns, networking layers, error handling utilities — consumed across all frontend products * Own the mobile release process end-to-end, including Android build configuration, versioning, and deployment automation * Integrate and maintain observability tooling (Sentry, Amplitude) at the platform level, so product teams get reliable instrumentation out of the box * Identify and resolve build bottlenecks, dependency issues, and tooling gaps that slow down engineering velocity * Collaborate closely with product frontend teams to understand their pain points and translate them into platform improvements WHAT YOU NEED TO HAVE * At least 4 years of professional experience in frontend or mobile engineering, with a meaningful portion spent on platform, infrastructure, or developer tooling work * Production-grade TypeScript - strong typing discipline, not just familiarity * Hands-on React Native experience in a production app, including an understanding of the native layer * Practical Kotlin experience on Android - native modules, build configuration, or Android-side CI/CD work * Direct involvement in CI/CD pipeline ownership or significant contribution — mobile or frontend, any tooling * Ability to think in systems and write code for other engineers, not just end users * Comfortable working autonomously and making decisions without waiting for full consensus NICE TO HAVE (OPTIONAL) * Hands-on experience with nx or pnpm workspaces specifically * Familiarity with Vite and Expo for tooling or build configuration * Exposure to Reanimated or React Native Gesture Handler * Background in fintech or a high-scale consumer app where release reliability was business-critical WHAT WE OFFER * Challenges that will help you grow and realise your potential * Opportunity to make a big Impact - you will build innovative services used by millions of investors to build wealth * Work with smart, spirited, helpful, high-performing colleagues with a common goal * An environment where nothing is set in stone * Appreciation for your talent and ideas * Generous remuneration package including annual bonuses * Excellent social benefits package, including private health insurance, sports card and 25 days of paid vacation per year * Delicious treats and a spacious game room Are you ready to accelerate your career with us? We'd love to hear from you! We process applicant data confidentially and in accordance with applicable data protection laws. We may use AI-powered tools to help review applications, but all hiring decisions are made by our human recruitment team. Where required by law, we rely on your consent to use these tools. You may withdraw this consent or exercise your data protection rights at any time by contacting us.
This isn’t your regular job. Almedia is a place where those who want to push harder can accelerate their careers faster than anywhere else. We’re aiming to become Germany’s second bootstrapped unicorn. Almedia is already Europe’s #3 fastest-growing company in 2025 (FT1000). We are building the future of marketing by rewarding our community of over 70 million users for engaging with our advertisers’ products. We are offering a new way to acquire users for the biggest companies in the world. JUNIOR FRONTEND ENGINEER (€60K – €75K • Offers Equity) This role is for a motivated, eager-to-learn engineers who will contribute to our frontend codebase, build strong foundational skills, and grow into a key player in our product development through hands-on development and close collaboration with senior engineers. WHAT YOU’LL DO 🎯 * Build with the Team: Contribute to designing, developing, and maintaining our codebase using React, learning to create scalable, clean, and efficient frontend architecture. * Deliver Quality Code: Write clean, testable code with guidance from senior engineers, gradually building speed and confidence as you grow. * Support Data-Driven Decisions: Help implement and maintain integrations with external services for A/B testing and feature flagging under the guidance of senior team members. * Collaborate and Learn: Work closely with cross functional teams, such as backend and product to understand how product vision translates into technical execution. You'll receive mentorship from senior engineers as you develop your skills. * Using AI tools: Claude, Cursor, Copilot, etc. as part of your everyday toolkit — we actively encourage AI-assisted development. WHAT YOU’LL BRING 💡 * Frontend Foundations: 2+ years of experience with React and Typescript, gained through professional experience, internships, bootcamps, or personal projects * Curiosity for Full-Stack: Willingness to learn about JS backends (e.g., NestJS) to support collaboration and end-to-end development. * Quality Mindset: A genuine interest in writing clean, testable code and learning performance optimization best practices. * Design Sensitivity: An eye for design and a willingness to learn how to build polished, user-friendly interfaces. * Bonus: Any exposure to React Native is a plus. WHAT MAKES YOU A GREAT FIT 🌟 * You're a fast learner with a strong growth mindset and eagerness to take on responsibility over time. * You have a "Move Fast" mentality and enjoy working in a high-pace environment where you can learn by doing. * You're curious, solution-driven, and not afraid to ask questions or tackle new challenges. * You're a good communicator with solid English skills, both written and spoken, comfortable collaborating with different stakeholders. * You have a "Focus on Impact" mindset — you're excited to see your work contribute to real product outcomes as you grow. We believe in fostering talent, evaluating all skill levels during the hiring process, and providing a clear path for growth. Almedia is an equal opportunity employer. We embrace and celebrate diversity, and encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply.