Full Stack TypeScript Developer
Crewfare
Hirezar Summary for South African Applicants
This fully remote full time position at Crewfare is open worldwide, so South Africans can apply. This role is suited for senior-level professionals. As a remote position, you can work from anywhere in South Africa — whether you're based in Johannesburg, Cape Town, Durban, or a smaller town.
Job Description
Company Overview
Crewfareis a travel tech company transforming how groups travel and experience the world. We leverage cutting-edge technology and exceptional service to deliver unforgettable journeys. Our culture is collaborative, creative, and focused on delivering exceptional results.
Job Description
We are seeking a passionate and experienced Full-Stack TypeScript Developer to join our growing team. In this role, you will help build robust, scalable, and high-performance web applications as part of our cutting-edge travel management platform. You will collaborate closely with product, design, and engineering teams to create intuitive user interfaces and powerful backend systems that redefine how groups manage travel.
Key Responsibilities
* Develop and maintain full-stack web applications using TypeScript, React, Node.js, and related technologies.
Develop and maintain full-stack web applications using TypeScript, React, Node.js, and related technologies.
* Design and implement RESTful APIs and microservices to power new features.
Design and implement RESTful APIs and microservices to power new features.
* Optimize application performance, including frontend responsiveness and backend scalability.
Optimize application performance, including frontend responsiveness and backend scalability.
* Participate in the entire development lifecycle, from ideation to deployment.
Participate in the entire development lifecycle, from ideation to deployment.
* Write clean, maintainable, and well-documented code.
Write clean, maintainable, and well-documented code.
* Ensure the reliability of our systems by implementing thorough unit and integration tests.
Ensure the reliability of our systems by implementing thorough unit and integration tests.
* Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design, define, and ship new features.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design, define, and ship new features.
* Stay informed on emerging technologies and propose new tools or practices to enhance development.
Stay informed on emerging technologies and propose new tools or practices to enhance development.
* Participate in code reviews and contribute to the continuous improvement of our technical architecture.
Participate in code reviews and contribute to the continuous improvement of our technical architecture.
What We’re Looking For
* Excellent English communication skills (written and verbal).
Excellent English communication skills (written and verbal).
* Working hours overlapping with US Eastern Time.
Working hours overlapping with US Eastern Time.
* Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.
* 5+ years of professional experience in full-stack web development.
5+ years of professional experience in full-stack web development.
* Strong proficiency in TypeScript, JavaScript, React, and Node.js.
Strong proficiency in TypeScript, JavaScript, React, and Node.js.
* Experience with modern front-end frameworks and libraries (e.g., Redux, Next.js).
Experience with modern front-end frameworks and libraries (e.g., Redux, Next.js).
* Familiarity with database technologies (e.g., PostgreSQL, MongoDB).
Familiarity with database technologies (e.g., PostgreSQL, MongoDB).
* Knowledge of cloud platforms (preferably AWS).
Knowledge of cloud platforms (preferably AWS).
* Proficiency in debugging and optimizing frontend and backend performance.
Proficiency in debugging and optimizing frontend and backend performance.
* Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
* A passion for creating exceptional user experiences and delivering high-quality software.
A passion for creating exceptional user experiences and delivering high-quality software.
Nice-to-Haves
* Experience with NestJS for building scalable backend applications.
Experience with NestJS for building scalable backend applications.
* Knowledge of the PostGIS extension for spatial and geographic data in PostgreSQL.
Knowledge of the PostGIS extension for spatial and geographic data in PostgreSQL.
* Familiarity with containerization and orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes).
Familiarity with containerization and orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes).
* Experience with the SST framework for serverless applications.
Experience with the SST framework for serverless applications.
* Knowledge of CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices.
Knowledge of CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices.
* Experience working in the travel tech industry or with similar domains.
Experience working in the travel tech industry or with similar domains.
* Exposure to performance profiling tools and strategies for scaling high-traffic systems.
Exposure to performance profiling tools and strategies for scaling high-traffic systems.
Team and Culture
* You’ll be part of a small, close-knit team of three developers, working
Tips for South African Applicants
Timezone Advantage
South Africa (SAST, UTC+2) overlaps well with European business hours and has a few hours of overlap with US East Coast. Mention your timezone flexibility in your application.
Salary in Context
Even without a listed salary, international remote roles typically pay 2-3x more than equivalent local positions in South Africa due to the exchange rate advantage.
Application Tips
Tailor your CV to international standards — use a clean format, highlight remote work experience, and include your English proficiency. Many SA applicants succeed by emphasising their strong work ethic and cultural adaptability.
Load Shedding Preparedness
If you're applying for a remote role, having a backup power solution (UPS, inverter, or generator) and mobile data as a backup internet connection shows employers you're prepared for South Africa's infrastructure challenges.
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About Crewfare
Crewfare is a company in the Developer industry that hires remote workers from South Africa.