Lead Web Developer (m/f/d)

SimScale is an engineering simulation platform that is revolutionizing the way engineers, designers, scientists, and architects design products. The SimScale platform is accessible completely via a web browser, with an easy-to-use interface which supports numerous simulation types including Structural Mechanics, Fluid Dynamics and Thermodynamics.

By harnessing the power of the cloud for simulation, SimScale eliminates the hurdles that accompany traditional simulation tools: high installation costs, licensing fees, deployment of high-performance computing hardware, mandatory updates and maintenance. Users always have the latest version of SimScale.

Your Opportunity

As a Lead Web Developer (m/f/d) at SimScale in Munich or remote, you will drive the website architecture, design and development to provide users with a high-performant, scalable and modern product that works fast on any device. You will be active in the architectural design and the implementation of the website and its surrounding components, mainly using JavaScript, PHP and HTML5 with RESTful APIs.

You will ensure that the code is of highest quality, can be tested properly and can be easily added to a continuous integration system. You make sure that the web team builds on a solid architecture that fulfills functional requirements and is maintainable and scalable.

What we expect from you

• A degree in computer science or comparable studies, or equivalent professional experience
• 2+ years of professional experience in leadership and mentoring of development teams
• 7+ years of professional experience in web development using typical modern frameworks; being up to date with latest technologies and development on Wordpress and on front-end technologies including JavaScript and React
• Very good knowledge of HTML, JavaScript, CSS, PHP, SQL databases and Search Engine Optimization
• Demonstrable experience in writing clear, maintainable, scalable and testable code, including coverage for automated testing
• Willingness to learn and adapt (especially to new programming languages and paradigms), getting things done attitude
• Knowledge of HubSpot is a plus

What you can expect from us

• A dedicated team with high expertise, and the opportunity for unrestricted personal growth - start your career with us and become a leader
• Your opinion and ideas matter to us - we will give you space to make an impact quickly through goal-oriented tasks and projects that leave space for creativity
• A multicultural and inclusive work environment: we come from more than 35 different countries!
• Manage when and where you work with flexible working hours and remote work
• Your health is important: We offer health insurance (medical, dental, vision, disability, etc.), retirement insurance, company pension scheme, paid sick time off, and paid vacation
• Enjoy freshly cooked lunches in our office every Monday and Wednesday, or receive regular gift cards as a remote employee
• Feel positive about yourself with a gym membership in Munich, Basketball meetups, virtual sports challenges and internal wellbeing support
• Professional and personal development opportunities, online learning, language courses and tech talks
• Relocation and visa support to ease your (and your family s) relocation
• Fun team events, internal support groups for living in Germany and regular trips to Munich if you join us remotely

At SimScale, we look beyond borders and hire great talent from all parts of the world. With our team consisting of people from various backgrounds, we truly embrace diversity and encourage everyone to be themselves. We are unified by curiosity, dedication and our team spirit! As an equal opportunity employer, we acknowledge that our employees have different aspirations and career goals, and therefore are committed to create a diverse environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.