Javascript Internship

Salary DKK 3,000 - DKK 13,000

Join a Silicon-Valley backed scale-up in the heart of Aarhus!

WasteHero is a Danish tech scale-up working to solve the problem of inefficient waste collection through smart software and hardware technologies. We’re focused on helping local authorities and organizations save on resources by implementing data-driven waste collection. And that’s just the tip of the iceberg.

WasteHero developers are shaped to be future superheroes, and our superhero team consists of the most capable developers located in Aarhus. You will be part of an innovative and dynamic team with a flat structure. WasteHero is full of strong technical-minded people who all are on a mission to provide sustainable waste management to all corners of the world. We will provide you with the opportunity to grow and challenge yourself with cutting-edge technologies.


Job description

WasteHero tech stack consists of the following technologies; React.js, JavaScript, Python, Django, REST API, GraphQL, amongst others. The platform harnesses machine learning to optimize every aspect of waste management, such as route optimization and prediction of container fullness. In your role as a JavaScript developer, you will help with building scalable platform views, and be included in processes from designing, developing, and maintaining the views

Your daily tasks could be draw from the following list of examples:

  • Get responsibility for developing new features from scratch to functional tools for our users

  • Hands-on experience with modern data processing practices

  • Collaborate with product managers, UI/UX designers, developers to implement and improve our platform, which includes features like Asset management, Fleet Management, Operation Management, etc.

  • Participate in daily SCRUM meetings


Preferred qualifications

  • Experience with working with technical and non-technical people

  • Fluent in JavaScript, CSS and HTML

  • Experience with responsive design and follow the recent web trends

  • Feel comfortable with learning the following stack: Bitbucket, Jira, React, GraphQL, REST API, ant.design.

  • You’re excited about designing intuitive front-end experiences


What you need to know

The internship is paid (if your place of study allows it) and full-time to fit with your University's requirements. The internship runs for five to six months, depending on your needs. We are always interested in hiring interns afterwards, either as student workers or full-time employees, so there are plenty of opportunities for work after the internship, based on performance.

Start date:  between August - September 2022

Duration:  between five to six months


Why Apply

  • When you intern at WasteHero, you’re not just an intern, you’re an important part of our team. You’ll be handed responsibility and freedom for your tasks, but your work mates will always be here to support your development when you need a helping hand.

  • Become part of a company that is working towards solving important global challenges through technology. SDG #11 is our focus.

  • Plenty of room for growth and initiative.

  • A fast-paced, collaborative start-up environment.

  • The WasteHero team is from all over. Denmark, Australia, Spain, England, India, Hungary, Taiwan, Italy - we’re a mixed bag! And we like it that way. We welcome Danes and Internationals alike, so you’ll always feel at home at WasteHero.


Benefits:

  • Option to learn new skills every day

  • Plenty of room for growth and initiative

  • A fast-paced, collaborative scaleup environment

  • Free snacks, coffee, etc.

  • A great location in Aarhus

  • You'll get a chance to work with some of the most cutting-edge technologies


Personal attributes

  • A person who does not take themselves too seriously and adapts to office culture

  • Open minded and always pushing towards innovative ideas

  • Can work in a spontaneous and dynamic atmosphere where they are commonly faced with split second decisions

 

How to Apply & Next Steps

Kindly send your CV (including motivational letter) and LinkedIn Profile via The Hub. We look forward to hearing from you!

We'll be reviewing applications on an ongoing basis. If we think you sound like a good fit, you can expect an invitation for an interview and a short task as the next steps in the recruitment process.

If you have any questions about the position or are wondering whether you're a good fit, feel free to send an email or give us a call with any questions.


We are growing quickly right now, and we want you to join us on our journey in this very exciting phase. So, don't hesitate to reach out if you want to know more!


For more information or questions please contact us at ahinrichs@wastehero.io or phone number 60481851

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.

Skill development
Skill development

We want to take you from good to great.

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Working at
WasteHero

90% of the world’s waste is collected at the wrong time. At WasteHero, we help cities and businesses reduce their CO2 emissions and collection costs by as much as 50% by monitoring the fill level in containers in real-time so we can dispatch collections at just the right time. We are a fast-growing and ambitious scale-up with a solution touching customers in 50+ countries and are backed by Silicon Valley investors. We are determined to be a world-leading provider of the most sustainable and cost-efficient solution for modern waste management software 🚀 Are you ready to join our mission to redefine the category for modern-day waste management software to save the world? 🍀

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