IT STARTS HERE

Santander ( www.santander.com ) is evolving from a global, high-impact brand into a technology-driven organization , and our people are at the heart of this journey. Together , we are driving a customer-centric transformation that values bold thinking, innovation , and the courage to challenge what’s possible.

This is more than a strategic shift. It’s a chance for driven professionals to grow, learn, and make a real difference .

Our mission is to contribute to help more people and businesses prosper . We embrace a strong risk culture and all our professionals at all levels are expected to take a proactive and responsible approach toward risk management.

Open Digital Services is the software development company of Santander Group powering the next generation of banks by creating innovative banking products and implementing them in collaboration with Santander Group Affiliates. Santander Group is one of the world's largest financial institutions and the Eurozone's leader, we're committed to being the best Digital Bank with Branches in the industry.

Our mission at ODS is to design and support an advanced digital and omnichannel platform, ensuring the best customer experience using cutting-edge technology. Openbank, our flagship partner, is where we develop our most advanced concepts first. Be part of our Best-in-Class team and help us create unique value for our customers!

THE DIFFERENCE YOU MAKE

Open Digital Services is looking for an Frontend Developer based out of Madrid.

We’re building an innovative, cutting-edge, banking platform designed for seamless international expansion, prioritizing scalability, extension, and accessibility. Our architectural foundation embraces Domain-Driven Design, Ports & Adapters pattern, and other clean architecture concepts meticulously tailored to meet our unique requirements. Join us in shaping the future of frontend development within this visionary project!

We’re shaping the way we work through innovation, cutting-edge technology, collaboration and the freedom to explore new ideas. To succeed in this role, you will be responsible for:

• Contribute to web development with React, Typescript, Javascript, HTML, and CSS.

• Given that a large part of our product is based on code libraries that will be consumed by multiple teams, a strong emphasis is placed on testing. Your role includes crafting a robust test suite using Jest and react-testing-library.

• Actively contribute to the enhancement and definition of our front-end architecture, rooted in clean architecture principles, SOLID, hexagonal architecture, and Domain-Driven Design (DDD).

• Collaborating in the improvement of our shared libraries, fostering a culture that welcomes individual contributions from all engineering team members, regardless of seniority!

• Engage in code reviews, pair programming sessions, and actively contribute to reinforcing common best practices to maintain code quality and consistency.

WHAT YOU’LL BRING

Our people are our greatest strength. Every individual contributes unique perspectives that make us stronger as a team and as an organization. We’re enabling teams to go beyond by valuing who they are and empowering what they bring.

The following requirements represent the knowledge, skills, and abilities essential for success in this role. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Professional Experience

• 3+ years of hands-on experience in Javascript. (Required)

• 1+ years of proficient experience with Typescript, expertise in generics, type narrowing, and other advanced topics will be valued. (Required)

• A minimum of 2 years of focused experience with ReactJS frameworks last versions, demonstrating a deep understanding of compound components and associated concepts. (Required)

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or related field. (Required)

Language

• English (Required)

Hard Skills

• Proven track record in writing unit tests using Jest and react-testing-library, or similar testing frameworks. (Required)

• Proficiency in CSS, with a preference for experience with Sass or Less preprocessors or CSS-in-JS solutions. (Required)

• Knowledge of Object-Oriented Programming (OOP) in the context of Javascript. (Required)

• Familiarity with SOLID principles, clean architecture concepts, and a profound understanding of general software design patterns, including where and why to apply them. (Required)

Soft Skills

• U nderstanding of hexagonal (ports & adapters) architecture and Domain-Driven Design (DDD)

WE VALUE YOUR IMPACT

Your contribution matters , and it’s recognized. You can expect a fair, competitive reward package that reflects the impact you create and the value you deliver. But we know rewards go beyond numbers.

• We offer more than just a paycheck— our benefits are designed to support your life, your goals and your well-being, now and into the future.
• Your health is our priority. Through BeHealthy, our global wellness programme, we promote Holistic wellbeing
• We know family is everything . That’s why we offer parental leave, childcare support and family-friendly programmes tailored to each life stage.
• We’re enable our teams to go beyond through global opportunities and broad career paths.
• We believe in the power of helping . You can dedicate part of your working hours to volunteering.
• We’re here to keep you motivated , help you reach your goals, and celebrate your progress, every step of the way.

Open Digital Services is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered as equal without paying attention to gender identity, sexual orientation, ethnicity, religion, age, political orientation, union membership nor disability status.

We make recruiting decisions based on your experience and skills. We value your passion to discover, invent, simplify, and build.

The personal data you provide as well as any data generated during the selection process are confidential and will be processed by Open Digital Services, S.L. / Open Bank, S.A. with registered office at Avenida de Cantabria, n/n, 28660 Boadilla del Monte (Madrid), for the sole purpose of managing your participation in the selection processes and, where appropriate, to formalise your recruitment.

For further information about your rights and data protection, please read the Openbank Privacy Policy applicable to this type of data processing here

WHAT TO DO NEXT

If this sounds like a role you are interested in, then please apply.

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