(Junior) Web Developer (Next.js / Node.js)

OKAPI: Orbits; Braunschweig; Hybrid; EUR 45.000 - 60.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A space technology firm in Braunschweig seeks a web developer to create high-performance applications and APIs. The role involves developing intuitive web frontends, maintaining service integrations, and collaborating with a diverse team of scientists and engineers. Ideal candidates have a degree in computer science, 1-3 years experience with React and Node.js, and a passion for space technology. Benefits include flexible hours, a training budget, and team-oriented culture with opportunities for early ownership.

Leistungen

Flexible hours

Training budget

Corporate benefits like bike leasing

Free office drinks

Monthly company lunch

Qualifikationen

• 1–3 years of practical experience in web development.
• Solid understanding of JavaScript fundamentals.
• Experience building or consuming RESTful APIs.

Aufgaben

• Develop and maintain modern web frontends using Next.js.
• Implement user-friendly and performant web applications.
• Collaborate with scientists and engineers on software solutions.

Kenntnisse

React.js

Node.js

TypeScript

JavaScript fundamentals

MongoDB

RESTful APIs

Git

Team-oriented mindset

Communication skills

English (written and spoken)

Ausbildung

Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field

Tools

Docker

Jobbeschreibung

Your mission

Your mission is to develop and maintain intuitive, high-performance web applications and APIs that provide seamless access to OKAPI:Orbits’ end‑to‑end solutions across Mission Design, Space Situational Awareness (SSA), Space Traffic Management (STM), Flight Dynamics (FD), and Space Traffic Coordination (STC) — supporting the entire lifecycle of satellite operators.
You design and implement elegant user interfaces and robust service integrations that connect complex space-data pipelines with an accessible, reliable user experience.
You work on the systems that enable satellite operators and space agencies to visualize, plan, and manage their missions efficiently in an increasingly dynamic orbital environment.
Research shows that women are less likely than men to apply for a position unless they meet 100% of the listed requirements. Please know that if it’s your case — but you are passionate about space technology, building reliable software, and contributing to a more sustainable space environment — we strongly encourage you to apply.
OKAPI:Orbits already brings together a highly diverse team, and we actively continue to strengthen this diversity, as research consistently shows that heterogeneous teams achieve higher performance and drive innovation.

Your tasks and responsibilities

• Develop and maintain modern web frontends using Next.js and backend APIs using Node.js
• Implement user-friendly, performant, and secure web applications for satellite operators and space agencies
• Support the development and maintenance of interfaces between frontend, APIs, and backend services, including authentication and data flow
• Collaborate with scientists, engineers, and senior developers to translate domain requirements into practical software solutions
• Contribute to frontend architecture, performance, usability, and maintainability under guidance from experienced team members
• Implement features based on technical concepts and help document implementations and workflows
• Write clean, well-structured code and contribute to automated tests and quality assurance
• Support CI/CD pipelines, monitoring, and automation as part of a collaborative development process
• Analyze and fix issues across frontend and backend layers with support from the team
• Work in small, interdisciplinary teams and actively contribute to full-stack development tasks

Your profile

Must-haves

• Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field, or completed vocational training in IT
• 1–3 years of practical experience in web development with React.js, Node.js, and TypeScript (or equivalent project experience)
• Solid understanding of JavaScript fundamentals and asynchronous programming
• Practical experience with MongoDB or comparable databases, including basic data modeling and queries
• Experience building or consuming RESTful APIs
• Familiarity with Git-based workflows, pull requests, and collaborative development
• Willingness to learn, ask questions, and grow as a full-stack developer
• Focus on readable, maintainable code and basic testing practices
• Team-oriented mindset and clear communication skills
• Good English, written and spoken

Nice-to-haves

• First experience with Next.js (SSR, ISR, or App Router)
• Basic experience with Docker or container-based development
• Exposure to CI/CD pipelines or automated testing
• Familiarity with monitoring or error-tracking tools (e.g. DataDog)
• Interest in space, aerospace, or complex technical domains

Why us?

• Flat hierarchy, small teams, flexible hours
• Onboarding in Braunschweig, afterwards on-site in Brunswick, or hybrid in Brunswick or Munich
• Early ownership, influence technical direction
• Training budget for continuous development
• Corporate benefits like BahnCard 25/50, bike leasing, German classes via Lingoda
• Join space events and conferences, advocate for sustainable space
• Free office drinks, monthly company lunch, regular after-work activities