Frontend Developer

The role of the Frontend Developer is to design, develop and maintain the frontend part of our network management system – the SoSmart software suite.

Introduction

Smartoptics provides innovative optical networking solutions for a new era of open networking. We focus on solving network challenges and increasing the competitiveness of our customers. Our customer base includes cable and telecom operators, cloud providers, Internet exchanges, governments and thousands of enterprises.

The candidate will be part of the R&D team. The R&D team develops complete systems including both hardware and software.

Position summary

We are looking for a frontend developer for the SoSmart software suite. The team is multinational, but this position is seated in our Stockholm office. We are working agile according to the SAFe methodology. Some possibility for work from home, but most days we try to meet in our office in Kista, Stockholm.

Requirements:

• Based in the Stockholm area
• Office-first policy
• University degree in relevant field, e.g. MSc in Electrical Engineering or Computer Science
• Strong foundation in JavaScript, HTML, and CSS, as well as experience with at least one modern framework such as React, Vue.js, or Angular
• Understanding of REST APIs
• Good communication skills in English; Swedish proficiency is a plus

Desired skills:

• Experience with testing frameworks (e.g. Playwright, Jest, or Cypress)
• Any exposure to MapLibre GL (or similar web-mapping libs)
• Interest in design systems, accessibility, and user experience
• Basic understanding of WebSockets or real-time data handling
• Understanding of microservice architectures and containerization (e.g. Docker)
• Development experience in a Linux environment
• Strong collaboration, problem-solving, and debugging skills
• Familiarity with agile development practices

Smartoptics R&D team is located in Kista with head office in Oslo, Norway. Benefits include pension, health insurance, bonus scheme, 6 weeks’ vacation and flexible working hours. For more information about Smartoptics, please see smartoptics.com/about.

Furthermore, note that you must have a Swedish/EU work permit. No relocation assistance or visa support provided. No recruiters or agencies, please.

About Smartoptics

Smartoptics is a Scandinavian company founded in 2006. We provide innovative optical networking solutions for the new era of open networking. Our focus is on solving network challenges and enhancing the competitiveness of our customers. Our clientele includes cable and telecom operators, cloud providers, Internet exchanges, governments, and thousands of enterprises.

At Smartoptics, we value inclusivity and prioritize the well-being of our employees. We foster a positive company culture and provide a supportive work environment.