HDS Services

Overview of job

HDS International Group is a leading European consultancy specializing in intelligent logistics cost management. Established in 2005, the group has expanded to include offices in Braunschweig, Ho Chi Minh City, Vienna, and Basel, employing nearly 100 professionals across four countries. We encompass logistics consulting, transport cost optimization, invoice auditing, and logistics key performance indicators. 

Based on our long experience, customer insights and data, we are building a cutting-edge, data-driven solution designed to redefine logistics cost management, featuring tools like a freight cost analyzer, freight contracts, invoice auditing and automated benchmarking under the name “Shipcheck”. Our solution is fully cloud-native on AWS, leveraging advanced AI and machine learning techniques for deep insights, automation, and predictive analytics, creating operational efficiencies and powerful cost management capabilities for our clients.

The Role

We’re looking for a Senior JavaScript Engineer to help drive the development of new features and improvements across our platform. You’ll work closely with the team to design solutions, enhance existing modules, ensure the system can run itself on weekends.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain new features with tests.
• Ensure secure and efficient code management.
• Use gray matter on time, on purpose to solve real-world problems.

What We Offer

• Impactful Role: Take direct responsibility for transforming a prototype into a marketready product. Bring a solution to market that meets real needs, creates significant value, and drives an innovative business model within HDS.
• Collaborative Environment: A team-based culture that values creativity, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
• Growth Potential: Opportunity to shape the future of logistics cost management through AI and machine learning technologies.
• Attractive Package: Participate in the business’s success through a competitive compensation package with performance-based incentives.

If you are passionate about driving innovation and have a strong technical background in building software, AI companions SaaS products, we’d love to meet you.

Must have:

This section focuses on the essential technical skills and experience an ideal candidate must have.

• Professional Experience: A minimum of 4 years of experience in a professional software development role, with a strong focus on Java/JavaScript/TypeScript.
• Core Technologies:
  • Backend: Strong proficiency with NestJS.
  • Database: Extensive experience with PostgreSQL.
• Foundational Knowledge:
  • Solid understanding of the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC).
  • Proficiency in high-level programming concepts and common Design Patterns.

Key Attributes & Soft Skills

This section highlights the personal and professional qualities that align with your company culture.

• Ownership & Responsibility: A strong sense of accountability and the ability to take ownership of tasks and projects.
• Self-Management: Excellent self-management skills, with the ability to work independently and proactively.
• Collaboration: Strong communication and collaboration skills to work effectively with team members.
• Passion: A genuine passion for software development and a desire to continuously learn and grow.

Nice to Have:

This section lists skills that are beneficial but not mandatory. This is where you can add the unique, quirky elements to make the JD stand out.

• Experience with other statically typed programming languages.
• Familiarity with enterprise-level frameworks.
• Experience with both relational and non-relational databases (e.g., MongoDB, Redis).
• Proficiency with terminal-based tools and environments.
• "A beautiful mind": A creative and curious mindset for problem-solving.
• "Experience with meme": A good sense of humor and a great personality to fit into our team culture.

How to Apply

→ To apply for this position, please send your resume and a brief cover letter outlining your experience and why you are the right fit for this role.