• Lead the Development Team: Manage and mentor a remote, multi-disciplinary team, including frontend developers, backend developers, DevOps engineers, QA engineers, and AI specialists.
• Technical Vision: Define and own the architecture, technology stack, and development roadmap for Buckboard.
• Project Management: Work closely with stakeholders to ensure project timelines, deliverables, and quality standards are met.
• Team Collaboration: Facilitate collaboration between designers, developers, and product managers.
• Code Reviews: Conduct code reviews and ensure coding best practices and standards are followed.

Hands-On Development

• Full Stack Development: Write and maintain high-quality code for both frontend (React/Next.js) and backend (Node.js/Express.js) systems.
• API Development: Design and implement robust, scalable RESTful APIs for client and team modules.
• Database Management: Architect and maintain MongoDB and/or PostgreSQL databases, optimizing for performance and scalability.
• AI Integration: Collaborate with the AI Engineer to implement AI-powered features like brief clarification and ticket assignment.
• Deployment: Oversee deployment pipelines (Docker, Kubernetes/AWS ECS), ensuring smooth releases.

Quality Assurance & Performance

• System Performance: Monitor and optimize the application for scalability, reliability, and security.
• Error Tracking: Utilize tools like Sentry or Rollbar to track, prioritize, and resolve production issues.
• Testing: Collaborate with the QA Engineer to establish rigorous testing protocols (unit, integration, and end-to-end tests).

Requirements

Technical Skills

• Full Stack Expertise:
  • Frontend: Proficient in React (preferred Next.js), Redux, TypeScript, and Material-UI or Ant Design.
  • Backend: Expert in Node.js with frameworks like Express.js; experience with RESTful API design.
  • Database: Hands-on experience with MongoDB (Atlas preferred) and PostgreSQL.
  • Real-Time Communication: Familiarity with Socket.io for real-time collaboration features.
• DevOps & Deployment:
  • Experience with Docker, Kubernetes (or AWS ECS), and CI/CD pipelines (GitHub Actions, CircleCI).
  • Strong understanding of AWS services like S3 for file storage and load balancing.
• AI Integration: Experience integrating AI models (OpenAI, NLP libraries like spaCy).
• Testing Tools: Familiarity with Jest, Cypress, or similar testing frameworks.

Leadership & Soft Skills

• Team Leadership: Proven experience managing and mentoring development teams, fostering a collaborative and growth-oriented culture.
• Problem-Solving: Ability to anticipate technical challenges and proactively address them.
• Communication: Strong written and verbal communication skills to articulate technical ideas to non-technical stakeholders.
• Ownership: A proactive mindset with the ability to independently drive initiatives from concept to completion.

Experience

• 5+ years in software development, with a strong emphasis on SaaS platforms.
• 3+ years in a leadership or technical lead role managing cross-functional teams.
• Proven track record of delivering complex projects on time and within budget.
• Strong full-stack skills with React, Node.js, and MongoDB/PostgreSQL.
• Experience with cloud deployment (AWS, Docker) and CI/CD tools.
• Familiarity with AI/LLM integrations (e.g., OpenAI APIs).
• Proven leadership experience in small teams.
• Must know how to speak in English.

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with subscription-based platforms, ticketing systems, or project management tools.
• Experience working in a startup or agile environment.
• Knowledge of analytics tools and reporting systems.

➡️ This position is Full-Time (Remote)

Benefits

• Location: Home-based - Permanent work from home, co-working space, beach, wherever you'd like as long as you have a laptop and good internet connection.
• Schedule: Monday to Friday, 8h/day
• Paid Time-Off: 15 days of paid leave + 10 unpaid days + 2 sick days paid (after 6 months of tenure).
• Bonuses: Christmas bonus, performance-based increase/bonus, and career progression. 
• Health Benefit after 6 months of tenure
• Perks: Work anniversary gifts plus additional paid leaves

Our Hiring Process

1. Application Review
2. Initial Interview
3. Test
4. Final Interview