Full-Stack Senior Engineer

About UsLoopla is an online family events platform with a mission to grow and develop a web-based events platform and event management system. We are a small, dynamic team based in London with a passion for connecting families through engaging and memorable experiences.About the RoleWe are seeking an experienced and passionate Senior Full Stack Engineer to guide and mentor our talented engineering team in building and maintaining a complex events platform. This is a unique opportunity to play a crucial role in shaping the future of our company, make a real impact on the lives of families, and advance your leadership skills.In this role, you will leverage your deep technical expertise and leadership qualities to drive technical excellence and contribute to the successful execution of our development projects. You will play a key role in ensuring timely delivery, high quality, and optimal performance of our platform.This is a hybrid role, requiring 3 days per week in our Euston office and allowing for 2 days of remote work.What We’re Looking ForWe are looking for someone who has both strong technical abilities and leadership qualities that reflect our company values. This includes:- Technical Proficiency: Strong full-stack development skills with expertise in Node.js, React, Microservices, and MongoDB.- Project Management: Proven ability to plan, execute, and deliver projects on time and within budget.- Leadership: A natural leader who inspires, motivates, and fosters collaboration within a team.- Quality Focus: Meticulous individual, committed to high coding standards and best practices.- Driven and Positive: Proactive problem-solver with a strong work ethic and a dedication to the company's success.Responsibilities- Provide technical leadership and guidance to the development team.- Architect and develop new features for our web platform.- Ensure the smooth operation and optimal performance of the platform.- Plan and execute sprints, ensuring timely delivery of high-quality work.- Diagnose and resolve bugs and technical issues.- Promote best practices in software development and agile methodologies.- Communicate effectively with stakeholders, including the business owner.Technical Stack- Backend: JavaScript, Node.js, PHP, MVC- Frontend: React, JavaScript, HTML, CSS, JQuery- Database: MySQL, MongoDB- Other: GIT, Docker, Scrum (or other Agile methodologies)Optional Experience- GCP, AWS, IaC, React Native, TDD/BDDExperience- Bachelor’s degree in computer science or equivalent- 5+ years of experience in full-stack software development- 5+ years of experience working with Node.js and React- Proven experience in a technical leadership role- Experience implementing agile principles and practices- Excellent organizational and communication skills- High level of English language proficiencyBenefits- Competitive salary- Performance bonus of up to 10% of your salary- Gym membership- Additional day of paid leave for every year in the company

Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership and guidance to the development team.
• Architect and develop new features for our web platform.
• Ensure the smooth operation and optimal performance of the platform.
• Plan and execute sprints, ensuring timely delivery of high-quality work.
• Diagnose and resolve bugs and technical issues.
• Promote best practices in software development and agile methodologies.
• Communicate effectively with stakeholders, including the business owner.

Requirements

• Technical Proficiency: Strong full-stack development skills with expertise in Node.js, React, Microservices, and MongoDB.
• Project Management: Proven ability to plan, execute, and deliver projects on time and within budget.
• Leadership: A natural leader who inspires, motivates, and fosters collaboration within a team.
• Quality Focus: Meticulous individual, committed to high coding standards and best practices.
• Driven and Positive: Proactive problem-solver with a strong work ethic and a dedication to the company's success.

Tech stack

• Microservices
• Git
• MySQL
• Docker
• Agile
• JavaScript
• PHP
• HTML5
• React
• CSS
• MongoDB
• Node.js