Lead Developer App (React Native) to Scandic Hotels HQ
- Applications are considered on a rolling basis
- Stockholm
- Hybrid
We are looking for a Lead Developer to take on a new role at Scandic Hotels and lead the technical development of our mobile app. This is a high-impact product, actively used by hundreds of thousands of guests every month, and a central part of Scandic’s digital future.
2024 continued the momentum from our record-breaking 2023, with strong results and further investment in digital guest experiences. We’re financially and commercially stronger than ever and we’re accelerating our digital journey even further.
About the role
You will take technical ownership of our new app, which we are building in React Native, designed for long-term scalability, strong performance and a smooth, engaging user experience. It is also an important commercial driver.
We estimate that you’ll spend about half of your time coding, and the rest focused on architecture, collaboration and other relevant stuff. You will play a key role in shaping how we build and grow our app capabilities going forward. This role does not include personnel responsibility. You will report to our Tech Lead/Engineering Manager for Web & App and be part of our tech team Customer Journey.
Tech stack: React Native, Expo, TypeScript, GraphQL and REST APIs, CI/CD pipelines, App Store and Google Play deployment, automated testing.
What you’ll do
- Lead the development of Scandic’s new mobile app using React Native
- Take ownership of architecture, performance and code quality
- Collaborate with backend, product and design to turn needs into scalable solutions
- Continuously improve code, testing practices and team workflows
- Work closely with business key stakeholders regarding Scandic app roadmap and strategy
Work with great people
Skills & Requirements
Who you are
You’re a senior developer with a product mindset and a passion for building great mobile experiences. You’ve built apps used by many users, and you understand what it takes to deliver performance, stability and a smooth user journey at scale.
- Solid experience and strong skills developing apps in React Native
- Confident working with APIs, performance and deployment pipelines
- Experience with automated UI and E2E testing
- Enjoy working in agile, cross-functional teams
- Supportive, kind, curious and lead by example in the code
- Willingness to support and mentor other developers
About Scandic:
Scandic is the largest Nordic hotel operator with a network of about 280 hotels with 58,000 hotel rooms in operation and under development in six countries. Scandic Friends is the biggest loyalty program in the Nordic hotel sector. A lot of things are boiling at Scandic and we’re looking forward to some exciting and eventful years!
Scandic Hotels is highly committed and proactive when it comes to Diversity & Inclusion initiatives. We are also a responsible corporate citizen and actively engaged in sustainability efforts. We have a long legacy of driving sustainability action in the hospitality industry. With around 20 000 team members, over 10 million guests and 4 million meetings a year – we have great power to drive transformation and inspire change at scale, for a better and more sustainable tomorrow.
Our HQ is situated in newly renovated spaces, of course with a wonderful hotel vibe, right by Hagaparken on Sveavägen 167 in Stockholm. We love to be in the office but are a flexible workplace and offer a hybrid setup that suits our team members. Join in on our warm and inclusive culture and take part in all our different social activities.
How to Apply:
We’re happy to see that you’ve made it this far, we can’t wait to get to know you better!
- We welcome applications in either Swedish or English.
- Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis and the recruitment may be finalized before the deadline if we find the right candidate.
- Due to GDPR, we only accept applications through our website.
Great Place to Work
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Professional and personal development
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Partner discounts
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Family & Friends discounts
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Discounts when eating, drinking & staying with us
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Flexible office working hours
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Competitive pension scheme
About the company
We know that we reach further when we assent to our differences. At Scandic we want you to be yourself and develop in the direction you want to go, with the foundation of safe conditions and fair agreements. Bring your experiences, engagement and your way of thinking – contribute to a culture where we genuinely care about each other, our guests and our planet. Welcome to Scandic.
Do you share our values?
BE A PRO BE YOU BE CARING BE BOLD
tom... Scandic was the first hotel chain to ask our guests to re-use their towels. Today, the hang-up-your-towel concept is standard at hotels around the world.
tom... More than 4 out of 5 of our hotels are eco-labelled and the proportion is growing all the time.
tom... we only serve coffee that is ecologic, and FairTrade or UTZ-certified.
tom...thanks to our engagement in sustainability matters we have been named the most sustainable brand in the hotel industry, eleven years in a row, by Sustainable Brand Index.
Jenny Holmberg | Contact Person
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