Senior Software Engineer - React / Node.js
Adalo
Hirezar Summary for South African Applicants
This fully remote full time position at Adalo 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
As a Senior Full-Stack Engineer, you will help drive theAdaloplatform forward by adding new functionality and improving user experiences, empowering more people to build more powerful apps. Our tech stack includes React, React Native, Node.js, and Postgres.
Qualifications
5+ years experience with full stack / web application development3-5 years of experience w/ NodeExperience with Postgres or MySQLExperience working in a fast-paced, team environmentPassion for creating an amazing user experienceBonus PointsExperience with DockerExperience with AWS / Google CloudExperience building SasS productsExperience working in a Startup environmentExperience developing mobile apps (native iOS, native Android, or React Native)Created a working app onAdalo
* 5+ years experience with full stack / web application development
* 3-5 years of experience w/ Node
* Experience with Postgres or MySQL
* Experience working in a fast-paced, team environment
* Passion for creating an amazing user experience
Bonus Points
Experience with DockerExperience with AWS / Google CloudExperience building SasS productsExperience working in a Startup environmentExperience developing mobile apps (native iOS, native Android, or React Native)Created a working app onAdalo
* Experience with Docker
* Experience with AWS / Google Cloud
* Experience building SasS products
* Experience working in a Startup environment
* Experience developing mobile apps (native iOS, native Android, or React Native)
* Created a working app onAdalo
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