Junior Software Engineer - Full Stack
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About the Position
Junior Software Engineer - Full Stack
Location: Porto, Portugal
Company: Farfetch
Employment Type: Full-time
Work Location Type: Hybrid
Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain frontend features for business-to-business applications using modern technologies such as React, TypeScript, and Blazor.
- Contribute to applications built with JavaScript/TypeScript and C#/.NET technologies, with support from experienced engineers.
- Collaborate with Product, Design, and Engineering teams to deliver intuitive, accessible, and reliable user experiences.
- Write clean, maintainable, and well-tested code, following established engineering practices.
- Build and improve reusable UI components, contributing to consistency and maintainability across applications.
- Integrate frontend applications with backend services and APIs.
- Participate in code reviews, technical discussions, and knowledge-sharing sessions, learning from feedback and contributing your own ideas.
- Investigate and troubleshoot issues, progressively developing your problem-solving skills and technical autonomy.
- Contribute to continuous improvements in application quality, performance, accessibility, and user experience.
- Take ownership of assigned tasks, communicate progress, and proactively raise questions or blockers when needed.
- Continuously learn and explore new technologies, tools, and engineering practices.
Requirements
- A Junior Software Engineer with a background in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
- Foundational knowledge of frontend development technologies, including HTML5, CSS3, and JavaScript.
- Familiar with JavaScript fundamentals, including ES6+, asynchronous programming, and basic programming concepts.
- Familiar with React, Blazor, or another modern frontend framework, through academic projects, internships, personal projects, or professional experience.
- Interested in learning and working with different frontend technologies, including TypeScript, React, Blazor, and the.NET ecosystem.
- Someone who understands the importance of writing clean, maintainable, and testable code.
- Familiar with Git and basic software development workflows.
- Curious and analytical, with a willingness to investigate problems, ask questions, and learn from feedback.
- Proactive, responsible, and willing to take ownership of assigned work while recognizing when support is needed.
- A collaborative team player who enjoys sharing knowledge and working with others.
- Someone with a growth mindset, attention to detail, and a genuine interest in continuously improving their technical skills.
- Comfortable communicating in English, both written and verbal.
Nice to Have
- Experience with TypeScript, React, or Next.js.
- Knowledge of C# and .NET / ASP.NET Core.
- Familiarity with Blazor, including Razor components, component lifecycle, data binding, and event handling.
- Experience with Blazor UI component libraries, such as MudBlazor.
- Understanding of component-based architecture, state management, and reusable UI design.
- Basic knowledge of backend development using ASP.NET Core, Node.js, or NestJS.
- Familiarity with REST APIs or GraphQL.
- Understanding of unit testing and frontend testing tools, including Jest, React Testing Library, xUnit, or bUnit.
- Exposure to CI/CD pipelines and Agile development methodologies.
- Personal, academic, or professional projects demonstrating an interest in frontend development.
We Offer
- Health insurance for the whole family and other well-being resources.
- 25 Days of Annual Leave (above the statutory) and additional Caring Days (2 days per year).
- Boomerang: sabbatical program after 5 years of service.
- Training opportunities and free access to LinkedIn Learning.
- Flexible benefits program.
- Flexible working environment.
About the Company
Farfetch is a leading global marketplace for the luxury fashion industry. The Farfetch Marketplace connects customers in over 190 countries and territories with items from more than 50 countries and over 1,400 of the world’s best brands, boutiques, and department stores, delivering a truly unique shopping experience and access to the most extensive selection of luxury on a global marketplace.
Our office is near Porto, in the north of Portugal, and is located in a vibrant business hub. It offers a dynamic and welcoming environment where our employees can connect and network with a large community of tech professionals.
Equal Opportunities Statement
Farfetch is an equal opportunities employer ensuring that all applicants are treated equally and fairly throughout our recruitment process. We are determined that no applicant experiences discrimination on the basis of sex, race, ethnicity, religion or belief, disability, age, gender identity, ancestry, sexual orientation, veteran status, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, or any other basis prohibited by applicable law.
Scam Disclaimer
It has come to our attention that there may be fraudulent activities involving individuals or organizations falsely claiming to represent Farfetch in order to attract candidates to a SCAM. Please be aware that Farfetch does not conduct recruitment processes through messaging apps or any unofficial communication channels, other than our official careers website. Additionally, Farfetch will never ask candidates for any form of payment during the recruitment process.
We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.
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Farfetch is the online platform to shop the world’s greatest selection of luxury. The e-commerce platform partners with the world’s best luxury boutiques and brands, located from Tokyo to Toronto and from Milan to Miami. This unique business model guarantees an unparalleled range of pieces to shop; from established luxury brands to the most interesting new designers and one-of-a-kind styles.Founded in 2008 by the Portuguese entrepreneur José Neves, Farfetch is translated in 9 languages and services customers as a website and on-the-go app, making it easier than ever to shop luxury fashion. Offices are found in 11 cities globally and Farfetch express ships from partners to around 190 countries worldwide.In 2015 Farfetch developed proprietary business units Farfetch Black & White and Store of the Future to provide key technology and business solutions for brands and retailers to facilitate growth and champion innovation. The Brand also added renowned London boutique Browns to its portfolio in 2015.In May 2016 Farfetch secured a Series F round of investment of US $110 million, led by new investors Temasek, IDG Capital Partners and Eurazeo with existing investor Vitruvian Partners also participating in the round. The company is currently valued at over US $1 billion.We are a company with an entrepreneurial spirit and innovative culture. We are positive, passionate and live our values: Be Human, Be Brilliant, Todos Juntos, Be Revolutionary, Think Global and Amaze Customers day-to-day.