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

Maintaining storytel.com. This includes integrations towards bespoke systems, architecture for high volume traffic and everything from edge compute workers to pubsub handling in GCP.

We also develop the checkout experience, which includes various requirements for passing PCI compliancy.

  • 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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