Senior Frontend Engineer | Content

Who we are

JustWatch provides data-driven digital marketing for the global entertainment industry. From the latest blockbusters and award-winning shows to major sporting events and top-selling console games, we’re passionate about entertainment. As the owners of the world’s largest streaming guide, we have unparalleled access to data and insights on audience behavior and content preferences.

Starting as a small startup, we’ve grown into a 200+ strong team, with people based in Berlin, around the world, or working remotely. We’re focused on building a profitable business while experiencing impressive growth.

Who we need

We’re the Content team at JustWatch, building the most accurate and up-to-date movie, TV, and sports database. Our platform powers data-driven marketing for the global entertainment industry, promoting everything from blockbusters to indie gems. We’re looking for a Senior Frontend Engineer to help shape the product and create features that impact millions of users.

We highly value ownership, good communication, and people who take responsibility for what they are working on end-to-end. We need someone who has their ideas and doesn’t rely on perfectly fleshed-out tickets or is interested in translating mockups into code.

What you will be doing

• Build the foundation of a new CMS (React, Next.js) to align with the tech stack of other teams at JustWatch and collaborate with developers to drive tooling forward.
• Develop new features in the CMS, working closely with power users to enhance their day-to-day tools.
• Take ownership of the existing CMS (Vue 2), manage content on JustWatch, fill in missing movie and TV information, upload posters, match metadata, control scraping infrastructure, and more.
• Contribute to defining solutions from both UX and UI perspectives, collaborating with the team to improve workflows.
• Bring your ideas to optimize existing processes, ensuring the movie and TV show data on JustWatch is always up-to-date and accurate.
• Focus on progress, not perfection - take shortcuts when needed but always return to improve them.
• Ideally, you'll have an interest in backend work and are open to learning more about Golang and Postgres.

What we need from you

• 4+ years of experience in a Frontend role with any modern framework, ideally TypeScript/Next.js.
• A strong sense of interface design and UX, focusing on logical workflows, clean design, and simplicity (not necessarily pixel-perfect).
• A pragmatic, hands-on mindset with a service attitude, eager to solve problems using automation and technology.
• Passion for solid code craftsmanship, great communication, and writing code that is easy for others to read and maintain.
• Experience with requirements engineering and fast iteration based on rough sketches or scribbles.
• Fluent in English.
• Knowledge of backend technologies like Golang and Postgres is a strong plus.
• Constant learning, delivering results, and creating value are core values at JustWatch, and we’re looking for these traits in every person we hire.

What we offer you

• We believe in a permission-less environment that lets us focus on delivering value without overcomplicating things.
• We prioritize meaningful work over perks and that true fulfillment comes from intrinsic motivation, personal growth, and making a lasting impact.
• We trust our skilled professionals to maintain a no-nonsense attitude and create an environment that promotes innovation.
• We are committed to helping you achieve your personal and professional goals, and we offer a collaborative and supportive environment to do so.
• Truly a hybrid work environment. You are not required to come to the office every day, but you will definitely want to.

If we caught your attention and you're eager to delve into our perspectives and thought processes, we recommend immersing yourself in our blog post, which elaborates on these subjects:

- A company culture that really works

- Audience as a Service

- Or visit our blog here: https://www.justwatch.com/blog

How to apply

Show your interest in any way that works for you - send us a convincing message or outstanding cover letter explaining why you are a great fit for this role and why you chose JustWatch. We won’t reply to any CV-only or one-click applications. 

Please only apply if you are really interested, copy&paste mass applications will receive a copy&paste rejection email. If you have any questions, please reach out to our talent team via LinkedIn or apply to this role directly through our jobs page.

Research shows women apply when meeting 100% qualifications, men at 60%. JustWatch welcomes all candidates, especially women and marginalized groups. Apply, let's talk and explore if you're a great fit.