the challenge

As a Senior Fullstack Engineer in our Finance domain, you'll work on our AWS serverless systems. You'll collaborate with HEMA developers, partner teams, Product Owners, Business Owners, and IT Analysts across different domains. As we build our internal engineering organization, you'll play a key role in both shaping our technical direction and helping establish our engineering culture and practices. You will work on challenging projects to build the future-proof finance backend of HEMA. Think of building scalable finance backend services such as a reconciliation service and setting up integrations with implementing new finance applications. Our tech stack centers on TypeScript and AWS serverless infrastructure. We're actively exploring AI capabilities with AWS Bedrock and similar services, taking our first steps in applying AI to feature development and operations. We use Apache Kafka for event-driven architecture and KONG for API management. Experience with service-oriented, API first, and headless systems is highly preferred. Innovation is our lifeblood; we are always searching for the most efficient solution to support our business teams in serving our customers.

what we offer

At HEMA, you’ll experience an environment where people truly work together. You’ll receive proper guidance, useful feedback, and gain valuable experience. Whether you are looking for extending your knowledge and skills or for helping others to grow you are welcome here In addition, at HEMA you’ll get: A competitive salary based on your knowledge and experience. 30 vacation days (based on a 40-hour week) and 8% holiday allowance, so you can recharge in time. A variable bonus of up to 14% of your annual salary – depending on our collective results. A monthly net expense allowance. A fixed year-end bonus of 4% of your annual salary. ️ 15% staff discount on all your HEMA favorites – from tompouce pastries to towels and notebooks. A solid pension plan, so you're well taken care of later too. Travel allowance of €0.21 per kilometer (starting from 10 km one-way, up to a max of 30 km). Access to the ‘benefits at work’ platform, with discounts on top brands, day trips, and other extras that make life more fun.

you'll bring

• Experience in building and developing software in multidisciplinary teams, you see software development as a collaborative endeavor
• Familiarity with serverless AWS architectures and stack
• Knowledge of and/or experience within the finance domain is a plus
• Pro-activity, collaborative decision-making and accountability are important team values, you have examples on how you apply these values
• You are able to speak up. Ask and give feedback, not only on code but also on behavior
• You are fluent in TypeScript (our primary programming language) and have solid experience in a second language like Python or Java, along with AWS knowledge and enthusiasm for learning new technologies.
• You work result- and quality-oriented, always with the customer at the center
• Innovation in your field of work and curiosity towards new solutions
• A good understanding of security threats (e.g. OWASP Top10) and coding practices
• We expect you, as a senior engineer, to take the lead in the team, have a good sense of Solution Architecture, a strong focus on quality, can effectively structure applications, and maintain an overview of projects.

HEMA

At HEMA, over 17,000 colleagues work together to create a better everyday life in a more beautiful world. With products that are more practical, more beautiful, better—and that last longer too. And with colorful stores in towns, cities, and online. We’re proud of how far we’ve come, but we’re not done yet. HEMA is truly HEMA again and ready for the next step. Our ambition? To become a frontrunner in a challenging market. We do this together, as one team, with proud colleagues, entrepreneurs, and partners. By playing to win. That means being curious, seizing opportunities, working together with joy, and always aiming for the best result. You speak up, challenge others, and help each other grow. With your unique contribution, you can help build the HEMA oif tomorrow. Are you in?