Here's the deal: I'm an HR person. I'm not a developer, and I'm not even a specialist recruiter. So, please bear with me while I try to relay what this job is about, as someone who doesn't know a lot about Full Stack JavaScript Development.
We're developing virtual world / metaverse software backed by large industry partners. We were one of the first virtual worlds around, back in 2006-ish, and our old product simply can't be updated and adapted anymore. Our new platform is running on Unity, super cool looking, and shaping up nicely. It's already been deployed on limited availability and has base functions and services.
We're looking for someone who can help us add advanced functionality and strategically plan our next dev moves. We already hired someone awesome in this role, but we're realizing it's a huge job and we could use another superstar. You'll be working with a small team of friendly, helpful, intelligent people who are eager to create something new.
About you: Enthusiastic about new technologies, figuring out how things work and how you could make them better, loves a good problem to solve or mystery to unravel, and good at translating ideas from non-tech people into actual technical requirements. If you're the kind of person who just wants predictable, easy work every day: yeah, I feel that sometimes, but you won't do well in this position.
Responsibilities and Requirements:
• 5+ years of experience building complex web applications using TypeScript, Node.js, and React
• Extensive experience with modern JavaScript tooling and frameworks, such as Remix and Next.js
• Understanding of CI/CD practices and git/GitHub
• Deep knowledge of NoSQL and SQL databases
• Capable of managing multiple teams and complex architecture
• Strong experience building applications backed by RESTful APIs.
• Follows coding best practices (unit testing, documentation, version control, etc.)
• Ability to transform requirements into technical discussions and then into tasks
• Ability to delegate, mentor, and work as a team
• Excellent asynchronous communication and punctuality
• Ability to learn and adapt to new practices and changes.
• Willingness to take a proactive approach when issues are found and put in the effort required to get to the root of technical problems.
• Ability to collaborate in a multi-time-zone environment
• English (intermediate+)
Bonus Points
• Life-long learner, enthusiastic about new technologies, methods, ideas.
• Experience with Postgres and ScyllaDB, should have experience with both SQL and NoSQL databases
• Experience building desktop JavaScript applications with Electron or Tauri
• Proficiency in CSS, including Tailwind
• An eye for good UI/UX design
• Experience working with design teams using Figma, Photoshop, and Illustrator
• Experience with Docker and/or Kubernetes.
• Experience in the video game industry
This position is for 40 hours per week and is remote. One of our products is an adult game, so applicants must be comfortable working around adult content and be of legal age to do so.
remote work