Team Interview Leon (Frontend-Dev)

Who are we and what happens here? There is already some information on our team page. But that only answers who works for us, not what our team does. That's why we want to give you some more detailed insights. To do so, we talked to a few of our colleagues. Today we introduce you to Leon.

Hi Leon, good to see you!

How long have you been with wunschlösung and what exactly do you do?

I've been with wunschlösung for about six months - it's amazing how quickly time flies! After the induction project, I am now working on my first customer projects. A big thank you to my colleagues and especially to my mentors, who always take the time to answer my questions and clarify any ambiguities.

My focus is on the backend area, but I also venture into the frontend from time to time to gain a better understanding of the entire application. I said at the beginning that I would like to move towards full stack, and so far it's going very well. I can get a taste of different areas and the support gives me the opportunity to get to know different topics. I particularly like the fact that I don't just work on individual projects, but get a comprehensive overview and can exchange ideas with the team.

What brought you to us?

About nine months ago, it became apparent in my previous job that redundancies were imminent. The combination of overtime and general dissatisfaction motivated me to proactively look for a new challenge. I then created a profile on platforms such as Xing and LinkedIn and received numerous inquiries within a few days.

It was quickly clear to me that the team and the team spirit were more important than the size of the company - I didn't just want to be a number. wunschlösung was quickly shortlisted because the company seemed interesting and likeable right from the start. I was particularly impressed by the first interview with Doreen: it was pleasantly relaxed, personable and much less distant than I was used to from other companies. The second interview followed shortly afterwards. I liked the fact that there were no complicated preliminary tasks, instead the focus was on getting to know each other personally and solving and understanding the current tasks.
I felt very comfortable in both interviews and it quickly became clear that wunschlösung was the right place for me. This assessment has been 100 percent confirmed to this day.

How was your start here? How did the onboarding go?

First of all: I particularly liked the fact that I was able to get to know the team online before I started. This gave me a first impression of my colleagues and the opportunity to ask questions.

The first day was completely filled with the onboarding process - setting up computers, creating accounts and everything that goes with it. One highlight was that Vincent cooked for us. Having lunch together was a great gesture that I really enjoyed. We had such a good chat that I almost missed my train at the end (laughs).

The first week was clearly structured and filled with lots of tasks to complete. I found the onboarding in person particularly positive, as it helped me to quickly establish a connection with the team. Of course, there was a lot to learn and process - my head was spinning at times - but my colleagues were always on hand with help and advice.

My start was accompanied by an induction project that helped me to understand the internal processes. The Academy videos were also a great help. Two mentors divided up my induction and provided me with the best possible support. Halfway through the induction project, I moved on to the first tickets. I am now also taking on support tasks and working on other exciting projects.

I particularly like the fact that I don't have to work in separate areas. I like to have an overall view and want to understand things as a whole - that makes the work much more constructive for me. I also found it positive that I was kept out of direct customer contact at the beginning. This allowed me to settle in and concentrate on learning without being under pressure.

What does a typical day in your life look like?

I don't really have a typical day - every day is unique. Roughly speaking, though, it goes like this:

The alarm clock rings at around 6 a.m. and the first thing I do is check what has happened in the world in my absence. After 20 to 30 minutes, I get out of bed. After a refreshing shower and a small breakfast (usually just something to drink), I start the day. I either drive to the office in Leipzig or walk a few steps to the study. Before work, however, I always take some time to read a book. In summer, I also like to cycle the distance to Leipzig (just under 38 km).

I usually start work between 8 and 9 am. First I check whether there is anything urgent and then I either work on topics from the previous day or on new tasks. The daily meetings are scheduled for around 10 am. After that, I have about 1.5 hours at a time to concentrate on programming.

I use my lunch break differently depending on where I am: when I'm working from home, I like to go for a walk with friends to clear my head. In the office, I usually spend the break with colleagues, whether it's talking about current topics or playing a game of skat. The afternoon is often free of meetings, so I can devote myself to developing or implementing projects undisturbed. I usually finish work between 4 and 6 pm.

After work, sporting activities are often on the agenda - weight training, Pilates, running, cycling or swimming. On non-sporting days, I usually meet up with friends or spend time relaxing in my garden. Dinner tends to be light on sporty days, while on other days it can be a little more substantial.
If there is still time, I occasionally use the evening for private projects or spend time online with friends. The day ends for me around midnight - it's a shame that there are only 24 hours in a day!

TL;DR: My everyday life is packed with exciting and varied activities. My life is never boring.

How would you describe the technology stack you work with?

In one word? New. The technology stack offers many new approaches and is very different from what I've worked with before - that's what makes it so exciting. It's a great opportunity to refresh my knowledge and learn new things.

In my previous job, my options were rather limited, so I find the variety and flexibility here particularly enriching. Even the description on the website piqued my interest, and I find MongoDB as a database type particularly fascinating. It was a topic I wanted to take a closer look at anyway - all the better that I can work with it directly here (smiles).

What do you want for the future?

For my future, I hope to learn something new every day and get to grips with the projects and the technology stack even more intensively. There are so many exciting opportunities to deepen my knowledge and I'm looking forward to taking advantage of these opportunities.

I would also like to work in the office more often, as I really appreciate the direct interaction with my colleagues. Unfortunately, this will be difficult to achieve in the foreseeable future due to the distance from my home.

I would also like the team to remain as friendly, helpful and dynamic - and perhaps grow a little so that I am no longer one of the “newcomers” (smiles).

What advice would you give to new applicants?

Definitely: Don't live too far away if possible (laughs). But above all: be open to new things! Get involved with the team and the opportunities that are on offer here. Take the chance to learn as much as possible and take it with you. You don't have it as good as here everywhere, so you should enjoy it.

Thank you, Leon!

Would you like to know more?
Find out here how the founding of wunschlösung came about, or visit our team page. You can also get to know other wunschlösers in our blog.