To support our e-Development team we are looking for a Front-End Developer (m/f/x).
Why You’ll Love Coding Here:
We’re Europe’s largest hostel group – but we think like a tech startup. You’ll build frontends used by millions of travelers – from seamless booking flows to next-level guest experiences. No „internal-only apps“, but features that have a real, visible impact.
YOUR PLAYGROUND
1. Develop modern web frontends (Vue, TypeScript, Tailwind).
2. Build & maintain UI components and design systems.
3. Integrate REST & GraphQL APIs (working closely with backend teams).
4. Optimize performance, test & push UX boundaries.
5. Collaborate with design, marketing & product teams – from wireframes to live features.
6. Use modern AI tools (Copilot, Cursor, Claude, etc.) to speed up and improve your development flow.
WAHT YOU BRING
7. Experience with modern JS frameworks (React, Vue, or similar).
8. Solid HTML, CSS (Tailwind / SCSS), and an eye for great UI/UX.
9. Experience with state management & API integration.
10. Comfortable with Git workflows.
11. Eager to integrate AI tools into your daily workflow.
12. Bonus: Interest in hospitality tech & travel experiences.
OUR OFFER
13. Small, experienced dev team (no heavy management layers).
14. Ownership of your frontend & space for your ideas.
15. Modern tools, flat hierarchies & quick decisions.
16. Projects with real impact – your code will be used by millions of travelers.
and additionally:
17. 75% - 90% discount on private overnight stays in all a&o hostels (depending on company affiliation)
18. attractive corporate benefits such as discounted leisure activities and events
19. subsidized language courses
20. Subsidized company pension scheme
21. 100% coverage of your public transport costs (Deutschlandticket)
22. support for your further education in the form of various trainings
23. Mental Health: We offer you free and anonymous mental health coaching from our independent partner “Likeminded”, who will support you with professional, private and health-related challenges
24. Of course we provide drinks, fruit and vegetables on a daily basis
25. Seniority bonuses in the form of cash bonuses and additional vacation days
Sounds Like Your Stack?
? Apply now and help us build the next generation of hostel tech.
André Kahl
Head of Development
More about a&o Hostels:
As Europe's largest hostel chain, a&o is more than just a place to work - we stand for diversity, openness and a warm smile.
We live our mission ‘everyone can travel’ through fair prices and our continuous growth. With our motto ‘Stay affordable - sleep sustainable’, we are committed to affordable travel and sustainable action.
Since our founding, everyone has been welcome at a&o - no matter where you come from, what gender you are, how you love, what you believe in or what culture you belong to. We are colorful, diverse and full of team spirit - just like our guests!