Sophie Kolbe
About Sophie Kolbe
Sophie Kolbe is a Senior Frontend Engineer at Vinted, specializing in Typescript and Next.js for the logistics platform. She has a strong background in software engineering, having worked at several companies including Oetker Digital GmbH, Klarna, and Zalando SE.
Work at Vinted
Sophie Kolbe has been employed at Vinted as a Senior Frontend Engineer since 2021. In her role, she specializes in using Typescript and Next.js to develop new user interfaces for Vinted's logistics platform. She leads the technical development of B2B to B2B2C products, focusing on enhancing the capabilities of the logistics platform. Additionally, she plays a key role in enabling seamless shipment tracking for end consumers, contributing to the overall user experience.
Previous Experience in Software Engineering
Prior to her current position at Vinted, Sophie Kolbe worked at several notable companies. She served as a Frontend Engineer at Oetker Digital GmbH from 2019 to 2020. Following that, she was a Fullstack Software Engineer at Klarna for 8 months in 2021. Before these roles, she worked at Zalando SE as a Frontend Engineer from 2014 to 2018 and at Scout24 Group as a Fullstack Software Engineer from 2018 to 2019. She began her career as a Junior Fullstack Software Engineer at Humbolt Universität, WBI from 2012 to 2014.
Education and Expertise
Sophie Kolbe holds a Master of Science degree from Freie Universität Berlin, which she completed from 2011 to 2014. She also earned a Bachelor of Science degree from the same institution, studying from 2008 to 2011. Her educational background provides a strong foundation for her expertise in software engineering, particularly in frontend development using modern technologies such as Typescript and Next.js.
Technical Skills and Specializations
Sophie Kolbe specializes in frontend development, particularly in creating user interfaces for logistics platforms. Her technical skills include proficiency in Typescript and Next.js, which she utilizes to enhance the functionality and user experience of Vinted's logistics services. Her experience spans various roles and companies, allowing her to develop a comprehensive skill set in both frontend and fullstack software engineering.