About the Company
Fairphone is a social enterprise working to reshape the electronics industry. The company builds smartphones with transparency, environmental awareness, and ethical sourcing at its core. Its diverse team values openness, collaboration, and continuous learning to develop technology that aligns with responsible business practices. The company is growing and looking for a hands-on Odoo Web Lead Developer to support its direct sales platform and help enhance its e-commerce experience.
About the Role
As the Web Lead Developer, you’ll manage and improve Fairphone’s Odoo-based webshop. This includes guiding a team of developers, maintaining system performance, and supporting feature development focused on backend tasks. You’ll also contribute to optimizing the platform for better performance and customer experience.
Key Responsibilities
- Take technical ownership of the Odoo web platform
- Lead a team of 3–4 web developers
- Troubleshoot, maintain, and optimize the existing webshop and website
- Build and test new backend features
- Suggest improvements to increase online conversions
- Ensure technical documentation is accurate and up to date
Required Skills & Experience
- Minimum 5 years of relevant experience
- Strong knowledge of Odoo webshop architecture
- Hands-on experience with Python, JavaScript, PostgreSQL
- Skilled in managing DevOps tasks and Odoo server environments
- Confident working with external APIs and Git version control
- Comfortable handling SEO improvements and performance tuning
- Fluent in English (spoken and written)
Nice to Have
- Familiarity with Alumio
- Experience in Agile development environments
- Understanding of web analytics and UI/UX principles
What Fairphone Offers
- A role with real impact in a mission-driven tech company
- 25 paid vacation days + extra leave on birthdays and for long-term employees
- Daily healthy lunches and organic coffee
- Hybrid-friendly work environment
- Pension plan and full coverage of commuting costs
- Relocation support for new hires moving to the Netherlands
- €250 contribution for home office setup
- Bike support program with purchase and repair budget
- MacBook and Fairphone provided for work use
- On-site gym and wellness rooms
- Career development through courses, workshops, and coaching