Hej, I'm Joakim.

I'm a fullstack developer based in Stockholm, Sweden. I build things to solve problems.

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About me

I'm Joakim, a senior software engineer based in Stockholm, Sweden.

I enjoy solving problems. Be it through designing a new system, automating a manual task or implementing some cool interface changes, I'm always up to the task.

My current fascinations and learning focuses are Micronaut, Svelte and Pizza πŸ•

Experience

Oct 2023 - Now

Storytel

This is my current role. I'm helping with the growth domain - we do tons of stuff on storytel.com.

  • next.js
  • react
  • java
  • typescript
  • a/b-testing

Oct 2021 – Sept 2023

Spotify

Development work on the Soundtrap product. Did everything from new frontends in next.js to micro services in java, new features in a custom music studio in dart and data pipelines in python and scala on apache beam.

Here I worked extensively with A/B-testing and data-based product decisions.

  • next.js
  • react
  • react native
  • angular
  • java
  • typescript
  • dart
  • scala
  • python
  • apache beam
  • a/b-testing

Apr 2018 – Sept 2021

SBAB

Rewrote an internet bank, co-created/maintained a react component library and developed various micro services in java.

Co-headed an internal frontend forum and developed signing integrations to BankID.

  • react
  • spring boot
  • java
  • typescript
  • dart
  • oracle sql
  • graphql
  • apollo

Apr 2016 – Mar 2018

Mobility46

I was developer #2 at this successful startup where I designed and developed numerous products such as Park46, a garage managing app, as well as Laddkoll and an administrative tool for garage owners.

I also helped coin the company name!

  • react
  • react-native
  • ruby on rails
  • typescript
  • postgres
  • redis

Aug 2015 – Apr 2016

cupofjoakim

Short stint in freelancing where I collaborated with Sebton/Co to develop a web presence for SHHBostad. I also took on web development work for smaller clients.

  • javascript
  • react
  • wordpress
  • php

Apr 2014 – Aug 2015

The World Loves

Developed and maintained the official Swish website and helped develop a refresh of the app design. I also did prototyping work for Samsung and ElkjΓΈp.

  • javascript
  • angularjs
  • wordpress
  • php

Mar 2013 – Mar 2014

River

Frontend work in various marketing projects for clients such as Nike, Mabi and Machinegames. Developed the PS4 companion app for Wolfenstein: The New Order.

  • javascript
  • angularjs
  • php

On layoffs

In June 2023, I was laid off by Spotify. In January, Storytel announced its' own wave of layoffs. Is this how it will be from now on?

  • engineering
  • worklife
  • layoffs

Becoming better - Advice from a senior

It's been around eight years since I made my first commit as a paid developer. Here's some findings that made me better.

  • programming
  • advice
  • engineering

Say Hi!

While I'm not currently looking for new opportunities, I'm always eager to talk or answer questions. Send me a mail and I'll try my best to get back to you soon-ish!

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