Lead FullStack Engineer - TWIN

IOTA Foundation; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative organization is seeking a Lead Full Stack Developer to spearhead software development projects and guide a talented team. In this pivotal role, you'll leverage your extensive experience to design and implement robust front-end and back-end solutions that align with the company's vision. Collaborating with global teams, you'll play a crucial role in transitioning concepts into recognized international applications. This position offers the opportunity to work with cutting-edge technology in a casual yet dynamic environment, making a significant impact on the future of international trade and digital infrastructure.

Benefits

Continuous challenges and growth opportunities

Participation in a growing international team

Involvement in a global organization

High-impact contribution opportunities

Flexible planning with responsibility for delivery

Casual, fun work environment

Qualifications

• 10+ years of software development experience with leadership in agile environments.
• Strong skills in TypeScript, JavaScript, and building complex applications.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team to deliver high-quality, scalable software solutions.
• Mentor developers and ensure coding best practices are followed.

Skills

TypeScript

JavaScript

React

Svelte

Node.js

REST APIs

DevOps

CI/CD

Docker

Git

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Jira

Google Cloud

AWS

Vercel

Job description

Job Intro

We are seeking a Lead Full Stack Developer to join our team. You will play a pivotal role in driving the technical direction and implementation of software development projects. You will lead a team of developers, ensuring the delivery of high-quality, scalable, and maintainable code. Your expertise will be critical in designing and building robust front-end and back-end solutions that align with the company's product vision and user experience goals.

Our ideal candidate will have true full-stack experience, building highly scalable systems. Experience from international trade, B2B, and digitization of supply chains is a plus.

You will work with a team of IT architects and software developers experienced in blockchain and data space technology, with access to IOTA's engineering teams and experts. We are expanding our external collaborations with governments and industry to integrate our technology with their IT departments, where understanding current database systems and hybrid cloud/on-premise infrastructure is critical.

TWIN (Trade Worldwide Information Network), powered by IOTA technologies, is a digital infrastructure for international trade enabling governments and industry to build digital twins, digital product passports, and collaborate on digital trade data sharing. TWIN is governed by six organizations, including the World Economic Forum and the IOTA Foundation.

The goal is to address global challenges such as frictionless trade, border red tape, supply chain visibility, and product traceability. Our first application, www.tlip.io, is operational in Kenya, with more ecosystems developing worldwide. We are also developing technical documentation at www.twindev.org.

You will collaborate with team members globally, mainly in the UK and Kenya, including staff from partner organizations. Your role will be key in transitioning from proof of concept to a recognized international organization.

Responsibilities & Requirements

• Ensure the team delivers working code on the first attempt by leading by example in coding best practices, teamwork, and professional development.
• Provide guidance, mentorship, and support to developers to help them grow their skills and contribute effectively.
• Work closely with product management and TWIN architects to focus the development backlog on delivering product needs.
• Communicate regularly with other teams to understand product requirements and the rationale behind new features.
• Gather and incorporate stakeholder feedback to improve product functionality and user satisfaction.
• Contribute to team strategy and goals, including Objectives and Key Results, roadmap milestones, etc., in collaboration with other team leads and the CTO (to be hired).
• Assist in planning and prioritizing development projects aligned with business goals and timelines.
• Assess project feasibility, risks, and resource needs to ensure successful execution.

Skills & Qualifications

• Minimum of 10+ years of software development experience.
• Experience in building, integrating, and supporting large, complex applications.
• Leadership experience within an agile development environment.
• Strong command of TypeScript/JavaScript and the ability to understand complex technical requirements.
• Familiarity with front-end frameworks such as React and Svelte.
• Experience with DevOps tasks, including CI/CD pipelines, Docker, cloud deployments (Google Cloud, AWS, Vercel), and virtual machine management.
• Proficiency in building and interfacing with REST APIs using Node.js and documenting with OpenAPI.
• Experience with unit testing and end-to-end testing.
• Familiarity with source control (Git) and task management tools (Jira).
• Excellent command of English.
• Optional: Knowledge of Blockchain and Smart Contract technologies.

What we offer

• Continuous challenges and growth opportunities.
• Participation in a growing international team.
• Involvement in a global organization delivering cutting-edge technology.
• Exposure to international organizations, governments, and industry leaders.
• High-impact contribution opportunities.
• Work alongside top engineers in their field.
• Flexible planning with responsibility for delivery.
• A casual, fun work environment.