Senior Fullstack Developer - Ruby
Build the future of home discovery with Hemnet — using Ruby, React, and Node.js to create a scalable, service-oriented platform that helps millions find their dream home.
At Hemnet, we’re not just building Sweden’s leading property platform – we’re shaping how people find their future homes. Now we’re looking for a Senior Fullstack Developer who’s excited about Ruby, service oriented architecture, and making a real impact.
👉 Last application day November 23rd
The Role
You’ll join a collaborative, cross-functional product team where you’ll have real influence on how we build our products. As a hands-on developer with a few years of experience, you’ll write great code, help shape our architecture, and contribute to building a modern, adaptable platform for the future.
We’re on a journey of breaking down a monolith into a service oriented architecture, and your experience here will be key. You’ll work hands-on with Ruby and React (while also touching Node.js) and bring ideas that push us forward.
What You’ll Do
As part of a team responsible for shaping the buyer experience, you will play a key part in helping people on their journey to buying their dream home. In this role, you’ll:
Contribute to both backend and frontend development (Ruby, Node.js, React)
Help shape our architecture as we move towards a service oriented architecture
Collaborate with product managers, designers, and fellow engineers
Share knowledge and inspire the team
Bring your personality and perspective to make the team stronger and more diverse
Who You Are
We believe you are experienced in working with Ruby, but also that you are open to learning Node.js. You enjoy guiding, coaching, and sparking great discussions as well as value collaboration, diversity, and creating smart solutions together.
We also value if:
You have experience as a Fullstack Developer
You have experience in React
You’ve worked with large-scale applications and know the challenges of breaking down a monolith into a service oriented architecture
I am your new manager 👋
Hi!
My name is Caroline Lindfors, I’ve been with Hemnet for a year, and before that I worked in several tech companies in various leadership roles – and earlier in my career as a developer. As a manager, I strive to be supportive, approachable, and humble.
Building trust and helping others grow are things I truly value. I love seeing how the products and features we develop create real value for our users.
Above all, I believe that achieving great results goes hand in hand with having fun at work.
A Note on Inclusion 💚
At Hemnet, we believe that diversity in gender, sexual orientation, ability, neurodiversity, cultural background and life experience makes us stronger. We welcome applicants of all identities and backgrounds.
If you meet many but not all of the requirements, we encourage you to apply. We value curiosity, a strong sense of purpose and the motivation to learn and grow, alongside your skills and experiences.
🏡 Your career at Hemnet
With over 40 million visits each month, you’ll be part of Sweden’s most popular property platform – and one of the world’s most admired real estate platforms. But our size and reputation aren’t the only reasons why you and your 150+ colleagues enjoy working here.
Since 1998, Hemnet has been an essential go-to place for millions of Swedes, guiding them through one of life’s biggest transitions: finding a new place to call home. We’re proud to make this life-changing, often stressful journey as seamless as possible.
With access to vast amounts of data, you’ll have limitless opportunities to explore and create new features that enhance the experience for Sweden’s real estate agents, home buyers, and sellers.
Our friendly Hemnet culture fosters a dynamic, playful environment where every voice is valued. Here, you’ll join a welcoming team that encourages you to thrive and grow, working alongside passionate colleagues from around the world.
A Hybrid Way of Working
Our vibrant office in central Stockholm is the hub of our collaboration and culture, providing a lively space that fosters team spirit. We come together in the office three days a week, with two flexible remote days. To be part of our team, it’s essential to be based in or near Stockholm.
What we offer
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Freedom 🚀
Shape your role, explore your curiosity, and express your creativity at Sweden's no. 1 property platform.
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Awesome culture 🎉
Enjoy lab weeks, competence days, dev brekkies, brown bags, meetups and lots of cake.
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Modern tech 🪄
We tailor the tools to the task, with quick iterations and a strong focus on high quality.
The tech
- Ruby-on-Rails, JavaScript, Node.js, Typescript
- Next.js, Nest, React.js
- Postgres
- GraphQL
- GCP, AWS
- Docker
- Android framework, Kotlin
- Swift, SwiftUI
Stockholm
About Hemnet
Hemnet is Sweden’s largest property platform. Since the start in 1998, we have been the natural meeting place for real estate agents, property sellers and buyers. Hemnet offers the majority of properties for sale on the market; the largest number of potential buyers; products through which sellers are able to influence the selling of their property - and products that give real estate agents the opportunity to strengthen their brand. We are one of Sweden’s largest sites and apps, and one of the most popular property platforms in the world based on population.
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