Full-Stack Engineer

About us

In The Pocket is a leading European digital product studio. We are a complete delivery organisation that defines, designs & ships digital products, strategies and software. We’re a lively bunch that’s up for any challenge: global cloud-based platforms, large audience apps, medical devices, banking software, augmented reality and much, much more. As long as it lives and breathes digital.

Job-specific introduction

As a Full Stack Engineer, you will help shape the various components that are necessary to build modern software solutions. Do you have a broad interest in all aspects of software development and are eager to learn new technologies? Then you might be the perfect person for this job. 

You understand the challenges of building distributed applications, as well as how web services and databases are working under the hood.

What will you do?

• Prototype and develop scalable and reliable software solutions
• Contribute to the design and implementation of intuitive and engaging user experiences across web and potentially mobile platforms.
• Enforce quality through test-driven development
• Ensure maintainability by documenting code and solution
• Act as a mentor for colleagues and help sharing knowledge
• Translate business requirements in a robust, performant and secure technical solution

Who you are?

• Bachelor’s degree in Informatics or a Master’s degree in Computer Science (or a related field).
• Substantial knowledge of both back-end (Node.js, MongoDB, SQL, AMQP) and front-end (ES6, HTML5, CSS3) development.
• You have a strong understanding of user interface (UI) principles and best practices, with an eye for visual design and user experience.
• Familiarity with UI/UX design tools (e.g., Figma) is a plus.
• You understand common software engineering practices (git, unit testing, code documentation, continuous integration, dependency management, monitoring, version management,.. ).
• An instinct for software architecture and micro-services and how they are tested and deployed.. You have a solid comprehension of web technologies (HTTP, HTTP/2, WS,..) and API development (JSON, OAuth, JWT, ..).
• Good understanding of database design concepts.
• You love to experiment and explore new technologies/frameworks.
• Experience with mobile application development, or a strong desire to learn and cross-over into this domain is a significant plus.
• You know how to leverage AI tooling (e.g. Cursor, Claude Code, Agentic SDLC) in software development.
• Ability to handle the pressure and flexibility of a young company.
• You're fluent in English.

What do we offer you?

At ITP, we believe in building long-term, meaningful careers—so here’s what you can expect when you join us:

• A full-time, permanent contract from day one, in a role where you’ll be trusted with real responsibility and impact.
• A competitive salary, aligned with your experience and skills—not just your years on paper.
• A comprehensive benefits package including hospitalization insurance, group insurance, meal vouchers, and more.
• An annual company bonus, based on overall team and company performance.
• Plenty of team events throughout the year—because work should also be fun and social.
• Continuous learning and development: each team member receives a yearly L&D budget (plus 3 extra days off to use for study, certifications, or conferences) so you can keep growing.
• Access to our in-house library, filled with books you can borrow (physically or digitally) to support both your personal and professional development.

What do we value?

Since culture is an essential part of ITP, we are looking for someone who shares our values:

• Ownership: Working at In The Pocket means accepting a high level of autonomy. You take ownership and show the ability to decide and act for the good of the company.
• Integrity: Stick to your values, even when it doesn’t pay off in the short term. In The Pocket relies on trust and openness, which in turn relies on your integrity.
• Lead & Educate: Digital technologies are changing the world. We go all in, head-first. We take the lead in designing and building with emerging technologies. We share our passion and knowledge with as many people as possible.
• Agility: In The Pocket is permanently under construction. We never settle, it’s never done. Observing, adapting and improving is in our nature. That resonates with the people who work here. We are always looking for a better solution, always ready for the next step, pragmatic and committed to move forward.
• Team: As individuals we are bright and talented, as a team we’re unbeatable. We are open and positive, constructive and honest. We help and inspire our colleagues to do their best work.