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Frontend Developer – Open Source Backup Software

To further develop our Bareos backup software, we are looking for a front-end developer (m/f/d) to design, develop, implement, and maintain a new and modern graphical user interface. The goal is an intuitive, high-performance, and secure web interface that makes backup administration, monitoring, and reporting straightforward.

Job Responsibilities

  • Lead the development of a new user interface for Bareos
  • Choose the technology stack based on requirements, in coordination with the team
  • Ensure long-term maintainability of the software
  • Become part of the international Bareos team
  • Develop open-source software and make your work visible to everyone

Qualifications

  • Very good knowledge of web development (HTML, CSS, JavaScript/TypeScript)
  • Knowledge of UI/UX design for technical applications
  • Experience with modern frameworks such as React, Angular, or comparable technologies
  • Confident with Git and common development workflows
  • Structured, self-driven way of working
  • Good English skills (team meetings are mainly held in English)

Nice to Have

  • Interest in open-source software
  • Experience with Bareos or other backup systems
  • Experience with monitoring or administration UIs
  • Understanding of REST APIs and client-side data processing
  • Basic knowledge of Python
  • Experience with test automation and CI/CD pipelines

Employment Type: Full-time, Part-time Full-time, Part-time
Location: Cologne, Germany (hybrid – one office day a week)

Who is Bareos?

Bareos (Backup Archiving Recovery Open Sourced) is the leading open source backup solution trusted by organizations of all sizes. With multi-platform support, Bareos provides secure, reliable and scalable backup for your IT infrastructure.

What You Can Expect?

  • Owner-managed company
  • Relaxed and calm working environment
  • Mostly remote work (usually 1 office day per week in Cologne)
  • Small team with short decision-making paths
  • Open, social company culture and a good working atmosphere
  • Flexible working hours with self-managed scheduling
  • Permanent employment contract, full-time or part-time
  • Deutschlandticket available as a job ticket
  • Code reviews that actually happen
  • Free choice of operating system and development environment
  • 100% open source: source code at https://github.com/bareos/bareos/
  • Open development process that is visible to everyone

Bei Bareos erwartet Sie ein entspanntes Arbeitsumfeld in unserem Büro in Köln – mit der Möglichkeit, im Homeoffice zu arbeiten. Sie werden Teil eines kleinen Teams mit kurzen Entscheidungswegen und einer offenen, sozialen Unternehmenskultur.
Wir bieten echte Code-Reviews, freie Wahl des Betriebssystems und der Entwicklungsumgebung, flexible Arbeitszeiten mit freier Zeiteinteilung sowie unbefristete Festanstellungen – auch in Teilzeit.

Wir freuen uns über Bewerbungen von allen qualifizierten Personen – unabhängig von Geschlecht, Nationalität, ethnischer Herkunft, sozialem Hintergrund, Behinderung, Alter oder Identität.

Interested?

Please send your application with meaningful supporting documents and your salary expectations to the Bareos team. We’d love to hear from you!

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