Full Stack Developer - Lead Developer Opportunity
We're seeking a talented and ambitious Full Stack Developer to join us as our lead technical resource. This is a unique opportunity to take ownership of our platform's development and shape its technical direction from the ground up. What Makes This Role Special
- Opportunity to be the technical cornerstone of a growing startup
- Freedom to make significant technical decisions
- Chance to build something meaningful from the ground up
- Direct impact on product direction and company success
This role offers exceptional growth opportunities:
- Potential to grow into a CTO position as the company scales
- Opportunity to build and lead a development team
- Equity/share options available after proven performance
- Revenue share possibilities based on platform success
As our lead developer, you'll be responsible for:
- Maintaining and evolving our current WordPress-based platform
- Leading the technical transformation to a more scalable architecture using Laravel and React
- Implementing AI integrations and advanced search functionality
- Developing innovative features to enhance user experience
- Making key technical decisions that will shape the platform's future
Technical Requirements
Must Have:
- Strong experience with PHP and WordPress development
- Proficiency in modern JavaScript, HTML5, and CSS3
- Experience with Laravel framework
- Familiarity with React and modern frontend development
- Understanding of RESTful APIs and microservices architecture
- Experience with AWS services and cloud architecture
- Strong knowledge of cloud infrastructure and deployment
- Experience with version control systems (Git)
- Knowledge of SQL and database optimization
Nice to Have:
- Experience with AI/ML integrations
- Advanced AWS certifications
- Experience with serverless architecture
- Expertise in AWS services such as:
- Lambda for serverless computing
- S3 for storage
- EC2 for cloud computing
- RDS for database management
- CloudFront for content delivery
- Understanding of CI/CD pipelines
- Experience with automated testing
- Background in recruitment tech or HR systems
Key Responsibilities- Own the complete development lifecycle of our platform
- Lead the migration from WordPress to a Laravel/React stack
- Design and implement cloud-native architecture on AWS
- Manage cloud infrastructure and optimize for cost-efficiency
- Implement advanced search algorithms and AI-powered features
- Set up and maintain CI/CD pipelines in the cloud
- Design scalable and resilient cloud architecture
- Optimize platform performance and scalability
- Integrate with third-party services and APIs
- Ensure security best practices are followed across cloud services
- Collaborate with stakeholders to define technical requirements
- Mentor future junior developers as the team grows
We're looking for someone who:- Is daring and passionate about building innovative tech solutions
- Has an entrepreneurial mindset
- Can work independently and take initiative
- Is comfortable wearing multiple hats in a startup environment
- Has strong problem-solving abilities
- Demonstrates excellent communication skills
- Shows enthusiasm for learning and adapting to new technologies
Compensation & Benefits- We are a bootstrapped startup, while we can't promise high earning from the outset we have much to scale.
- Potential for equity/share options after proven performance
- Revenue share opportunities
- Flexible working arrangements
- Professional development support
- Direct involvement in company strategy and decision-making
Location- Remote work (or if London based working with Founders)
- Must be able to work in compatible time zones for collaboration
How to Apply
Send your application including:
Detailed CV highlighting relevant technical experience
Portfolio or examples of previous work
Brief description of a challenging technical problem you've solved
Your vision for modernising a recruitment platform
Join us in revolutionising the recruitment industry through technology. This is an opportunity to be part of something special from the ground up, with significant potential for professional and financial growth.
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