Lead Fullstack Engineer

TN United Kingdom; London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Lead Engineer in London, where you'll drive engineering initiatives in a dynamic startup environment. This role emphasizes a full-stack approach, with a focus on developing innovative SaaS applications tailored for the UK market. Collaborate with a talented team to enhance user experience and transform ideas into high-performance code. The company is committed to sustainability, aiming to revolutionize the installation of heat pumps across Europe, contributing to a greener future. If you're passionate about technology and want to make a significant impact, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Choice of equipment within a budget

Virtual stock options

28 paid vacation days

Annual team retreat

Mobility subsidies

Health and fitness subscriptions

Team events, lunches, and activities

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in multiple start-ups.
• 2+ years in a Lead role overseeing engineering initiatives.
• Hands-on experience building SaaS products.

Responsibilities

• Spearhead engineering initiatives and oversee complex tasks.
• Build web-hooks into APIs and design flawless Frontend UI.
• Collaborate with the Design team to enhance UX.

Skills

TypeScript

React

TailwindCSS

SaaS Product Development

API Development

Frontend Development

Backend Development

UX Design Collaboration

Tools

Docker

GitHub

Postgres

RxDB

fly.io

Job description

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Founded in Berlin, autarc is a 35-person start-up that last year graduated from Y Combinator in San Francisco. Our team includes professionals in Sales, Tech, and Operations, with plans to expand into the UK market and hire a new team.

You will be part of our 5th Engineering team, focusing on Solar, Heat, Core, and AI for local adaptation and product development of UK-specific features like grant applications. Your work will involve building UI links and widgets, mapping data, and integrating systems for seamless operation. Features include importing/exporting 3D scans, handling billing/invoicing, and managing subscriptions.

As the Lead Engineer in London, you will spearhead engineering initiatives and oversee some complex tasks, guiding two Junior/mid-level Engineers. Your responsibilities will include:

1. Building web-hooks into APIs
2. Designing flawless Frontend UI
3. Collaborating with the Design team to enhance UX
4. Engaging in designing, coding, and testing both existing and new features
5. Developing B2B SaaS applications
6. Transforming ideas into high-performance, reliable code

The role is full-stack, with a 60/40 split between Frontend and Backend development.

Requirements

• 7+ years of experience in multiple start-ups
• 2+ years in a Lead role
• Hands-on experience building SaaS products
• Proficiency with TypeScript, React, TailwindCSS
• Experience with local databases like RxDB
• Familiarity with cloud databases such as Postgres (Supabase)
• Experience with Docker, GitHub, and fly.io
• Based in London, willing to work 3 days in Soho office
• Right to work in the UK without sponsorship

What we offer

• Choice of equipment within a budget
• Virtual stock options
• 28 paid vacation days
• Annual team retreat
• Mobility subsidies
• Health and fitness subscriptions
• Team events, lunches, and activities

Next steps

If successful, your process will include:

• Screening call with Louis (Recruiter)
• Culture fit call with Marius (CTO)
• Take-home coding challenge (2-4 hours)
• Final face-to-face interview with Marius (CTO) and Etienne (CEO)

About us

Currently, 25% of CO2 emissions in Europe result from heating buildings. To reduce this, the transition to renewable energy must be simplified and accessible. There is a shortage of installers for heat pumps, and autarc aims to bring a solution to market. We are developing the leading OS for heat pump installers, making installation more digital and efficient. Our goal is to help plan and install 1 million heat pumps in Europe by 2030, contributing to decarbonization efforts.