Description
Ready to turn pixels into products and wire up the magic behind the scenes?
If you thrive on crafting delightful user experiences, but you’re equally happy writing an API route or two, keep reading—your next adventure might start at HejDev in Elektronska industrija Niš.
Who we are
I’m Ivan Cvetković, General Manager at HejDev doo here in Niš. We help our main sister companies, Town Web and HeyGov, to build digital services that help U.S. municipalities serve their citizens better—but our real superpower is the quirky, passionate crew that makes it all happen.
Our vibe is decidedly non‑corporate: no endless layers of management, no TPS reports, just smart people shipping useful things and having a laugh while they do it.
Our Core Values
- Concierge Experience, Inspired by the Waldorf Astoria - We anticipate clients’ needs and deliver personalized, detail‑driven service.
- Embrace the Spirit of the Buffalo - We face challenges with courage and adaptability, turning obstacles into growth.
- Innovative & Technological Vision - We simplify the complex, communicate clearly, and keep one foot in the future.
- Harmonious Team Collaboration - We share knowledge freely and support each other’s continuous learning.
What we do
We’re a GovTech web agency. On any given day, we’re:
- Designing, building, and hosting WordPress + custom CMS websites for 1,000+ local governments.
- Shipping HeyGov (our civic‑engagement SaaS) on Node.js microservices.
- Making sure citizens can pay a dog‑license fee on their phone at 2 a.m. without cursing the UI.
- And something very cool called ClerkMinutes, but we leave that for you to check out on clerkminutes.com
Methodology: Shape Up‑ish (no Scrum jargon here)
We plan work in focused cycles—think clear problem shaping, three-ish‑week build windows, and short daily check‑ins. No story points, epics, or sprint bingo cards; just thoughtful planning, shipping, and learning.
Requirements
What you’ll be doing
(Split roughly 70 % front‑end / 30 % back‑end—exact mix depends on the current cycle.)
Front‑of‑house
- Turn Figma files into responsive Vue + Tailwind/Bootstrap components that sing on every device.
- Customise & extend WordPress themes.
- Optimise Core Web Vitals; keep Google Lighthouse glowing green.
- Bake accessibility (ADA) in from day one.
- Pair with designers & PMs to ship features, not Figma museum pieces.
Back‑of‑house
- Build/extend REST & GraphQL APIs in Laravel or Node.js.
- Wire those shiny UIs to MySQL so the data actually shows up.
- Write clean, well‑tested PHP/TypeScript that other humans enjoy reading.
- Integrate third‑party services (payment, maps, auth, you name it).
- Automate deployments with GitHub Actions and a sprinkle of Bash.
You’ll also:
- Join quick daily check‑ins, weekly demos, and the occasional “favorite pizza” war.
- Contribute to internal component libraries and best‑practice docs.
- Help unblock teammates—knowledge‑sharing beats gate‑keeping.
What makes you a great fit
Must‑have front‑end chops
- 3 + years crafting HTML / CSS / JS experiences; you dream in grid and flex.
- Advanced Vue.js (or React with a motivation to switch).
- Comfortable in TypeScript land.
- Proven record of performance‑first, accessible, mobile‑first thinking.
Solid back‑end know‑how
- Professional experience with PHP (Laravel and/or WordPress) or Node.js.
- Understanding of relational DB basics (schema design, indexes, migrations).
- Know when to reach for Redis, queues, Cron, etc.
- Can debug 500 Internal Server Error without sacrificing goats.
Soft stuff that matters
- Explain technical concepts to non‑technical humans without eye‑rolling.
- Eager to learn, unafraid to ask why, generous in sharing knowledge.
- Positive‑sum attitude: you leave codebases and people better than you found them.
- You still think coding is fun—even on a Monday.
How we hire — our “no‑surprises” route to a job offer
- Apply and fill out the CI Questionnaire – A quick online survey that maps how you prefer to work and collaborate.
- 60‑second intro video – Grab your phone, hit record, and tell us why you’d love this role. It’s an easy way for us to connect a friendly face to the code, and applications that include it float to the top of the stack. No fancy editing—selfie style is perfect.
- 30‑min culture chat – Meet a few teammates, swap stories, confirm the vibes match.
- Paid tech challenge – Real‑world task you can do on your own schedule; we pay for your time.
- Deep‑dive / HR interview – Walk through your solution, ask us everything you’re curious about.
- Offer – If both sides are grinning, we seal the deal.
(Applications reviewed continuously—earlier birds get earlier worms.)
Benefits
Compensation & perks
- Competitive salary aligned with your skills and the impact you make—let’s talk specifics face‑to‑face.
- Full‑time employment via HejDev doo, Monday–Friday, 09:00–17:00 CET.
- 20+ days of paid vacation, local holidays off, and flexible personal days.
- Modern equipment, comfy office, bottomless coffee and treats, and the best Slack emoji game in the Balkans.
- Budget and time for conferences, courses, retreats, and whatever keeps your dev‑fu sharp.
- The satisfaction of shipping software that literally helps entire towns run smoother.
Sounds like your kind of playground?
Click Apply, drop us a few lines about yourself, and link to something you’re proud of—GitHub repo, CodePen, production site, TikTok of you debugging at 3 a.m.—surprise us.
No corporate drones, no zombies. Just talented humans building the digital tools that power small communities.
Be the buffalo. Charge the storm. Apply today.
See more about our company and products:
- HejDev: hejdev.com (our Serbian office, which would be your employer)
- Town Web: townweb.com (this is the US parent company that you’d be working for)
- HeyGov: heygov.com (this is Town Web’s sister company)
- Tweak: tweakagency.com (branding agency in the US)
