Mobile Application Developer

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Amsterdam – Every day, DPG Media reaches 91% of all Dutch citizens! As a mobile applications developer you make an impact through our news media, magazines, online services, radio, and TV. Whether you work in front of or behind the scenes. Are you ready to develop yourself further and strengthen our media productions? Read on! 😊

‘’ The mobile application Developer has given me the tools to create apps that millions of people rely on daily. It’s exciting to see that this work has such a direct impact."

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What will you do?
You play a crucial role in building high-quality mobile applications and ensuring their seamless integration with our backend systems. Your work ensures that our users enjoy a smooth and responsive experience.

This is how you do it:

• Collaborating with cross-functional teams to design and develop mobile applications using React Native.
• Building and optimizing a Backend for Frontend (BFF) layer to bridge the mobile app and backend APIs.
• Ensuring the performance, quality, and responsiveness of applications.
• Troubleshooting and debugging issues to optimize performance.
• Continuously exploring and implementing new technologies to maximize efficiency.

Who are we?
We are DPG Media, a media company in Belgium and the Netherlands. With over 90 strong brands and an audience reach of 90%. For this role, you will work for the brands three brands: AutoTrack, Gaspedaal & Autowereld. We list thousands of dealers and hundreds of thousands of cars on these platforms. Currently, our team is busy with multiple technology transformations within our technical landscape.

Our teams are dedicated to building high-quality automotive websites with the purpose of helping millions of people find their next car every month. We list thousands of dealers and hundreds of thousands of cars on our platforms, and we work in a high-performance, high-availability scenario where quality takes priority over speed.

What makes you the ideal candidate?
For this role, we are looking for a professional who is optimistic, involved, motivated, and creative. In addition, you bring:

• Proven experience as a React Native Developer
• Strong proficiency in TypeScript and the React Native framework
• Experience in developing and deploying NodeJS (NextJS) server-side applications
• Knowledge of RESTful APIs and backend integration
• Familiarity with state management libraries like Redux
• Understanding of mobile development best practices and design patterns
• Experience in optimizing mobile applications for performance
• The ability to work both independently and collaboratively
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail
• Proficiency in writing automated tests for mobile applications

Bonus Skills:

• Experience with other mobile development frameworks (iOS, Android).
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines.

At DPG Media, we welcome talent from all backgrounds. Diversity leads to surprising insights and innovative solutions, which fits perfectly with our organization. We are curious to learn about your unique qualities and experiences.

What do we offer?
With us, you get an inspiring environment that is always evolving. You'll work with colleagues who see opportunities. We give you the chance to develop yourself daily through our DPG Media Academy.

Here’s what’s in your package:

• 💰 A salary tailored to your experience
• 📝 A 36 hours workweek, we have a hybrid way of working
• 💰 8% holiday pay and 4% personal choice budget
• 💰 Annual profit sharing based on DPG Media’s performance
• 🎓 Opportunities to grow through the DPG Academy
• 🎉 Flexibility to align cultural holidays with your preferences
• 🏢 A brand-new office in Amsterdam with exciting social events, monthly drinks, team activities, a free gym in the office, and other sport events