At Hemnet, we offer the opportunity to work on a wide range of challenges, from building scalable systems that handle high traffic to crafting payment solutions and contributing to domain modeling. You’ll be involved in every stage of the product development lifecycle—whether it's ideation, innovation, new development, or iteration. Your work will directly impact millions of users, as we deploy updates multiple times a day.
We run both Node.js and Rails applications in production, emphasizing the right tool for the job. Our tech stack includes OpenSearch, PostgreSQL, GraphQL, and Docker, among others. On the frontend, React is our go-to framework, paired with Next.js and TypeScript. We rely on AWS, using both Terraform and AWS CDK for hosting.
How We WorkEmbrace the Unknown – The Adventure Awaits! At Hemnet, we love to experiment. With our vast user base, we can never predict exactly what our users will love. That's where you come in! Dare to explore uncharted territories, try something new, and surprise us all.
Lab Week: Unleash Your Inner Mad Scientist! Twice a year, we dedicate a Lab Week where you’ll have the freedom to explore exciting experiments. It’s your chance to dive into your own projects, explore new ideas, and share your results with the team. Innovation starts here!
Test, Test, and Test – Safety First! Delivering a high-performance experience is core to our development process. We prioritize rigorous automated testing to ensure the reliability and stability of our applications.
Pair Programming and Mob Sessions – Because We're Stronger Together We believe in the power of collaboration. Through pair programming and mob sessions, we combine our strengths, solve challenges, and share knowledge across teams.
Who You AreWe’re looking for an experienced Web Developer with a minimum of four years of professional experience building customer-facing applications in Ruby on Rails. In this role, you will primarily build and maintain backend services and contribute to impactful user features. You’re comfortable working across various technologies and frameworks, always choosing the best solution for the task at hand. If you thrive in a collaborative environment and love to innovate, this role is for you.
Qualities we look for:
You have proven experience in software development, with a strong portfolio showcasing products you have worked on. You have a pragmatic and agile approach to software development, balancing quality and business needs.
You are an effective communicator with skills and tools to collaborate within cross-functional teams.
You take responsibility for both your growth and the development of those around you, always eager to learn and share new knowledge.
Your career at Hemnet
With over 40 million visits each month, you’ll be part of Sweden’s most popular property platform – and one of the world’s most admired real estate platforms. But our size and reputation aren’t the only reasons why you and your 150+ colleagues enjoy working here.
Since 1998, Hemnet has been an essential go-to place for millions of Swedes, guiding them through one of life’s biggest transitions: finding a new place to call home. We’re proud to make this life-changing, often stressful journey as seamless as possible.
With access to vast amounts of data, you’ll have limitless opportunities to explore and create new features that enhance the experience for Sweden’s real estate agents, home buyers, and sellers. Our friendly Hemnet culture fosters a dynamic, playful environment where every voice is valued. Here, you’ll join a welcoming team that encourages you to thrive and grow, working alongside passionate colleagues from around the world.
A Hybrid Way of Working Our vibrant office in central Stockholm is the hub of our collaboration and culture, providing a lively space that fosters team spirit. We come together in the office three days a week, with two flexible remote days. To be part of our team, it’s essential to be based in or near Stockholm.