Full Stack engineer

Job Title: Remote - Full Stack Engineer (Backend Heavy) (React/Next/Node/TypeScript/MySQL)SummaryPropertyLoop is a rapidly growing technology business with the vision, resources, and team to become a global player in the property rental sector over the next 3-5 years.Our platform was only recently launched, but we are already experiencing exceptional growth in inventory and customer numbers. We've been overwhelmed by the amazing feedback so far, and our ambition is to build the best platform in the world for property transactions and expand our initially UK-based business into other countries.We have an amazing technology team (20+ and growing quickly) developing our platform. We are looking for Full Stack Engineers (Backend Heavy) to help us in the next stage of our journey, which includes mobile development, scaling, containerisation, and feature innovation.The successful candidate will join our growing UK and India Development team, reporting to the Project Manager and VP of Engineering. The UK and India Development Team consists of several competencies, including UX, QA, Developers, and BAs.Our current technologies include Azure, Node.js, React, Redux, Firebase, and TypeScript. We will build out our future stack from these (not immutable) core foundations, so in-depth experience and knowledge of these technologies is a pre-requisite.Day-to-Day ResponsibilitiesBackend Development (Primary): Architect, develop, and optimise scalable and secure backend systems using Node.js, TypeScript, and distributed microservice architectures.Frontend Development (Secondary): Build intuitive, responsive user interfaces using React and Next.js to complement backend capabilities.Code Ownership: Write high-quality, maintainable code for both backend and frontend systems. Conduct thorough code reviews to uphold standards and best practices.Collaboration: Work closely with Product Owners, Business Analysts, UX Designers, and other developers to understand requirements and deliver robust, end-to-end solutions.Technical Leadership: Mentor team members on backend and frontend development best practices, focusing on building scalable and efficient solutions.DevOps Integration: Contribute to CI/CD pipelines and automate build and deployment processes. Support incident resolution and performance optimisation.Continuous Improvement: Advocate for best practices in software development, DevOps, and agile methodologies to ensure a high-quality, secure, and scalable product.RequirementsMust HaveFull Stack Development:Minimum 2-3 years of experience in building scalable, distributed backend systems using Node.js and TypeScript.Proficiency in developing user interfaces using React, Next.js, and modern frontend frameworks.Backend Expertise:Strong understanding of distributed systems, microservice architecture, and API design.Expertise in creating secure, scalable RESTful APIs and/or GraphQL endpoints.Frontend Expertise:Experience building responsive and intuitive UIs using React, Next.js, Redux, and TypeScript.Proficiency in modern frontend development practices, including component-based architecture and state management.Database Design: Proficiency in designing and optimising databases, particularly with MySQL, for high-performance applications.Cloud Infrastructure: Hands-on experience with Azure or similar cloud platforms for hosting, scaling, and monitoring applications.DevOps & CI/CD: Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines using tools like Azure DevOps and containerisation with Docker.Secure Development: A deep understanding of secure coding practices, authentication mechanisms, and API gateways.Problem Solving: Strong analytical skills to break down complex problems into atomic units of work.Professional SkillsExperience working on high-traffic platforms or products serving 1 million+ users.Proven ability to mentor junior team members and lead by example.Strong written and verbal communication skills to translate technical concepts for diverse audiences.Good to HaveExperience with Ionic or similar hybrid mobile application development frameworks.Advanced Azure capabilities, such as Kubernetes, CosmosDB, and API Management.Familiarity with Firebase for notifications and real-time features.Why Join Us?Be a part of a fast-growing startup with global ambitions.Work on cutting-edge technology in a collaborative and agile environment.Opportunity to significantly impact a product with rapid growth and global ambitions.Competitive salary, remote work flexibility, and a supportive team culture.