Wallapop is a Barcelona based scale-up driven by the purpose to empower people to embrace a more conscious and human way of consumption. We believe in a world where collaborative economy is mainstream. This is what drives us. š«
Wallapop operates in Spain, Italy and Portugal, offering a catalogue of several hundreds of millions of products and services. Powered by technical innovation and continuous improvement, we bring together the scale & trust of classifieds with the marketplaceās convenience & reach. š± Our mission is to enable a connected trade ecosystem, making 2nd-hand the norm through smart use of technology.
Backed by top investors such as Accel, Insight Partners & Naver Corp we bring our total valuation to 806 million EUR and are embarking on our international journey with the aim to become the worldās best unique goods trading platform.
The Challenge š§©
At Wallapop, we're looking for an experienced Front-end Engineer with strong expertise in React to join our team and contribute to the evolution of our web applications. This role is critical in shaping how we deliver valuable content to millions of users. You will be involved in building both customer-facing web apps and internal tools, primarily utilizing React (Next.js). While proficiency in React is essential, we also value knowledge of Angular. As part of this role, you'll have ownership of the development lifecycle ā from design to deployment ā while collaborating closely with design, product, and back-end teams to implement solutions that elevate the user experience.
What You Will Do š
Build and maintain scalable, high-performance web applications that deliver seamless and intuitive user experiences for millions of users.
Transform designs and wireframes into clean, efficient, and reusable UI components that are responsive and accessible (a11y) across devices.
Write maintainable and testable code, adhering to best practices and incorporating unit and integration tests to ensure code quality.
Engage in collaborative code reviews, providing constructive feedback to foster a culture of high-quality, reliable engineering.
Optimize our web applications for performance, scalability, and long-term maintainability, keeping the user experience a top priority.
Work with cross-functional teams (product, design, back-end) to define technical requirements, estimate effort, and deliver high-quality solutions on time.
Contribute to the technical evolution of the web platform across the company.
What Weāre Looking For š
Experience building complex web applications using technologies such as JavaScript, TypeScript, CSS, and Node.js.
Proficiency in the React ecosystem, specifically Next.js.
Demonstrated understanding of UI/UX best practices and how to build user-friendly, intuitive applications.
Experience with automated testing frameworks (e.g., Jest, React Testing Library) and continuous delivery pipelines.
Ability to collaborate effectively in an agile environment, working closely with cross-functional partners.
Strong communication skills and a growth mindset, with an openness to learning and knowledge sharing.
What Would Be A Plus š
Experience with Angular or migrating legacy applications from Angular to React.
Active contributions to open-source projects or developer communities.
A specific passion for web accessibility standards (WCAG) and inclusive design.
Ability to contribute to a positive, inclusive team culture, fostering collaboration and continuous improvement.
Do note that all our jobs are š Barcelona based. We follow a hybrid model where flexibility rules. We commit to a minimum of 6 days per month in the office. Each team self-organizes to decide on cadence and in-person/remote rituals.
Wallapop is an equal-opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees as we want Wallapop to be a place for everyone.
We sponsor visa processes for international candidates when applicable and provide legal & admin support along the process combined with a competitive relocation package.
Additionally to the opportunity to contribute to an agile product set up and work together towards achieving our meaningful mission, we offer the following š Perks & Benefits:
What does the hiring process for this position look like? š **Please, note that all interviews take place remotely over hangouts.**