Software Developer( Front-End)

Descartes Unites the People and Technology that Move the World

The need for efficient, secure, and agile supply chains and logistics operations has become ever more critical and complex.

By combining innovative technology, powerful trade intelligence and the reach of our network, Descartes helps get goods, information, transportation assets, and people where they’re needed, when they’re needed.

We’re one of the most broadly deployed logistics and supply chain technology companies in the world. More than 26,000 customers around the globe use our cloud-based solutions to transform the way they move inventory and information to enhance productivity, better serve customers, thrive competitively, keep pace with evolving regulations, and respond to rapidly changing market conditions.

Descartes is publicly traded (Nasdaq : DSGX, TSX : DSG) with headquarters in Waterloo, Ontario, Canada, and offices and partners around the world.

With record financial performance for more than 16 years, we lead the industry in innovation investment. Every day, logistics service providers, manufacturers, retailers, distributors, and other logistics-intensive businesses of all sizes rely on our scale, stability, and comprehensive solution footprint to move what’s most important to them. Learn more at

We’re growing fast and invite you to join our amazing team.

To strengthen our team, we are looking for an outstanding bilingual Front- End Developer.

Descartes Systems Group is seeking a highly organized and knowledgeable Software Developerto join our team. This is a full-time hybrid role, meaning the position is situated at the Hamburg location, with the opportunity for work from home.

The successful candidate will work with other developers, analysts (Technical Leads), and product managers on logistics software GPM Global Price Management for our international customers and ensure project delivery in a timely and high-quality manner, as well as provide internal support for other developers.

The following qualifications are mandatory :

• Extensive knowledge of Angular from version 15+
• Extensive knowledge of Typescript appropriate to the Angular version.
• Extensive knowledge of HTML5 and CSS3, SASS would be helpful.
• Deep knowledge about general Client / Server concepts in web application programing.
• Comprehensive knowledge about RESTful Webservices.
• Basic Knowledge of Java and server-side project organizations.

For the use of APIs, the following programs are used, the handling of them should be familiar :

• SoapUI / Postman
• OpenAPI Version 3

Angular and Typescript style guides are preferred.

A knowledge of static code analysis, unit testing and end-to-end testing is desirable.

The following tools are used for this purpose, knowledge is helpful but not mandatory :

• ESLint
• Jasmine
• Cypress

The development process typically includes the following tasks :

• Derive view models and HTML templates from specifications.
• Generate components with reactive forms.
• Apply concepts such as types, interfaces, and classes.
• Implement solutions and strategies to model component behavior and interaction.
• Create services to separate functionalities and encapsulate API interaction.
• Use of OpenAPI tools to create type safe endpoints and maintain backend compatibility.
• Make use of code reviews with tools like Gerrit or DevOps to improve the software.
• Writing functional requirements documents and guidelines.
• Collaborate with backend developers to improve cooperation and work out agreements.

Location : This is a remote opportunity, open to bilingual applicants authorized to work in Germany. #LI-Remote