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Rainmaking Ventures is a venture development company. We invent, build and launch startups with the world’s most influential companies. Our model allows us to combine the scale strengths and deep domain knowledge of corporates with the entrepreneurial execution of startups.


In collaboration with Danske Bank, we are on a mission to empower startups andfounders, help them grow and eliminate the frictions along their way. Backed by Danske Bank, we’ve built and scaled the Hub and +Impact to be the go-to platforms for startups in the Nordics. By providing access to recruitment, funding, tools and expert advice today we’re serving 1.5M users per year in five markets.

We are looking for a highly qualified Lead Developer, who will join a small team of skilled people and together take +Impact and The Hub to the next level. The successful candidate will be a creative and independent full stack developer, experienced in building, managing and running complex web applications.


The Role

  • Take lead and ownership of the entire tech stack(s)

  • Maintain and implement new features (both backend/frontend)

  • Partner with cross-functional teams including Product Management to translate product vision into a deliverable roadmap

  • Define technical requirements and systems architecture with clarity on feasibility, time, cost and impact

  • Be accountable for technical deliverables and release management

  • Define best practices around coding methodologies, software development, and quality assurance

  • Know the latest modern technologies and selectively choose technologies to ensure our competitive advantage

Desired Expertise and Experience

  • 4+ years of professional experience

  • An entrepreneurial spirit that is flexible, experimental and resourceful

  • Startup experience in engineering positions at high-growth technology companies

  • Ability to operate in a hands-on development capacity as well as strategic

  • Fluent in Node.js / HTML / CSSExperience in one or more Javascript Frameworks (Vue.js or equivalent)

  • Building and consuming RESTful/GraphQL APIs

  • Working with databases (MySQL, MongoDB or similar)

  • Good understanding of software architecture and best practices (Clean code / SOLID / DRY / Design patterns)

It would be a plus if you have

  • Experience with SEO

  • Experience with DevOps (docker / Kubernetes / ci)

  • Experience with writing automated unit and E2E tests

  • Experience with security best practices (ex. OWASP)

The current stack(s)

  • Backend is built in Node.js backed by a MongoDB and data is exposed via GraphQL. Our frontend is mostly in Vue.js and SCSS.

What we offer

  • A competitive salary

  • Joining a super dedicated international team of skilled individuals

  • Being part of the wider Rainmaking family giving you access to sparring and learnings by working with some of the most experienced venture builders, strategists, engineers, designers, and growth experts

  • Get a lot of responsibility, freedom and flexible working hours

  • The desired equipment that you need to get you by and your coding to fly

  • A great office environment at Rainmaking Loft at Holmen

  • Catered lunches every day and freshly made coffee from our own barista

Perks and benefits

This job comes with several perks and benefits

Flexible working hours
Flexible working hours

Time is precious. Make it count. Morning person or night owl, this job is for you.

Free coffee / tea
Free coffee / tea

Get your caffeine fix to get you started and keep you going.

Near public transit
Near public transit

Easy access and treehugger friendly workplace.

Social gatherings
Social gatherings

Social gatherings and games; hang out with your colleagues.

Free office snacks
Free office snacks

Peckish after lunch? We got your back with soft drinks, treats and fruit.

Free friday beers
Free friday beers

Friday is something special, let's enjoy a beer together.

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Working at
Rainmaking

We’re a corporate innovation and venture development firm. We create, accelerate, and scale new business with the world’s leading corporations and entrepreneurs. Our multidisciplinary team consists of some of the most experienced venture builders, strategists, engineers, designers, data scientists and growth experts around. A company’s DNA is only set once. At Rainmaking we started out as entrepreneurs. People who came together to use their experiences to build impactful businesses. Whilst our activities have evolved, the entrepreneurial spirit is hardwired into our culture. We still approach every business, as if it were our own. Today, we solve challenges across the landscape of innovation. We work with companies and organizations of all shapes and sizes, from early-stage startups to Fortune 500 corporates. Our multidisciplinary team gathers venture builders, engineers, designers, data scientists, and growth experts. Over the last 12 years, we have expanded our global reach. There are now 10 Rainmaking Innovation Studios around the world, in addition to Startupbootcamp, our accelerator program, and Talent Garden Rainmaking, our workspaces for startups and innovation teams.

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