Job Specifications
About Sortlist
Sortlist is a global platform that connects companies from various industries with top digital providers. Our mission is to create the conditions for successful “business stories” in the B2B space.
What began as the vision of a developer and a designer has grown into a thriving international company with a presence across Europe and MENA - and we’re just getting started. With plans to expand into the US and accolades like Deloitte’s Fast 50 Award, Sortlist is one of the fastest-growing software scale-ups in the region.
If you're passionate about product, ownership, and impact—this is the place for you.
About the Role
We’re looking for a Junior Product Software Engineer to join one of our three cross-functional tribes. Each tribe is a small, focused team (5–7 people) including engineers, a designer and a product manager, collaborating to deliver high-impact software.
We work in 5-week delivery cycles and 2-week cooldowns using the Shape Up methodology—focused on clear goals, reduced noise, and meaningful progress.
What You Can Expect
You’re not just here to write code. You’re here to solve real problems.
At Sortlist, “product engineer” means you’ll ship things that matter—from shaping ideas with your team to owning what goes into production (and making sure it doesn’t break at 2am). You’ll work with people who care deeply, build fast, and keep meetings to a minimum.
Here’s the deal:
You’ll ship features, not slide decks.
You’ll own your code, from first commit to live monitoring.
You’ll talk to humans (your teammates, sometimes users), but we keep it to one meeting a week during build cycles.
You’ll learn fast, make mistakes, and get better with a team that’s got your back.
You’ll be trusted, not micromanaged.
You’ll build smart, sometimes with code, sometimes without it.
We’re not big on job theatre. We’re big on autonomy, responsibility, and impact.
Your Responsibilities
Impact First
Solve real problems for our users and our business. Sometimes that means building software—sometimes it means using a spreadsheet. You’ll learn to prioritize value over complexity.
Holistic Ownership
We don’t have dedicated QA or DevOps teams—engineers own their work end-to-end. You’ll gradually take responsibility for the entire product lifecycle, including testing, deployment, and maintenance.
Keep It Simple
Avoid over-engineering. Lean on existing patterns and reduce cognitive load—for yourself and your teammates.
Small is the New Black
We believe in lean teams, lean projects, and lean features. You’ll work in focused tribes that value adaptability and clarity over complexity and bloat.
1⃣0⃣ Binary Priorities
We keep our priorities clear and decisions straightforward. Either we do something, or we don’t. It helps us avoid scope creep and stay on mission.
Our Tech Stack
You don’t need to know everything—but here’s what we use:
Back-end: Ruby on Rails 7.1 (API-only)
Front-end: React (Next.js), 100% TypeScript
Databases: PostgreSQL, RabbitMQ, OpenSearch, Google BigQuery
Infrastructure: Kubernetes, AWS, Terraform, Docker
What We’re Looking For
A strong foundation in programming, data structures, and web technologies
Some hands-on experience building web applications (internships, personal projects, boot camps, or studies)
A product-first mindset—you care about solving user problems, not just writing elegant code
Curiosity, humility, and eagerness to learn across the stack
Clear communication and a collaborative attitude
Experience with agile frameworks (Shape Up, Scrum, etc.) is a plus
Fluent English is required
What We Offer
A culture of trust and autonomy—your decisions matter and your voice is heard
A warm, highly collaborative team where you’ll feel welcome from day one
Flexible hybrid work setup (3 days in-office)
Modern tools and gear: new MacBook or Linux laptop of your choice
€1,000 yearly training budget to support your growth
Competitive benefits: meal vouchers, mobility budget or company car, health insurance, net allowances, and progressive holidays
Real work-life balance - no weekend pings, no work while on vacation
Ready to Join?
If this sounds like your kind of challenge, we’d love to hear from you.
Apply now and help us shape the future of B2B collaboration.