Remote Senior Engineer (TypeScript, Node.js, React)

Description:

• We are recruiting a Senior Engineer to join our product team at Ukoru.
• This is a rare opportunity to join a small, 100% remote, profitable, and ambitious company that values work-life balance.
• At Ukoru, we are driven by passion and exceptional talent, eager to amaze our customers and grow the business.
• We focus on individual and team growth without unnecessary stress.
• The role involves developing and supporting new functionality using TypeScript, Node.js, React, and Postgres.
• We follow clean code principles, agile processes, and continuous integration tools to efficiently take features from concept to roll-out.
• Responsibilities include collaborating to deliver solutions, writing reliable and modular code, proactively raising ideas, supporting team members, optimizing development processes, and ensuring clear communication.
• The tech stack includes TypeScript, React (Tanstack Start), Node.js (NestJS), Hocuspocus/yjs for real-time collaboration, and Postgres.
• The position is fully remote, requiring a suitable work environment and availability during overlapping working hours with the team.

Requirements:

• Candidates must be passionate and driven about software development and life outside work.
• Excellent attention to detail is required, focusing on delivering high-quality, maintainable, and scalable code.
• A minimum of 4 years of JavaScript experience working on production code is necessary.
• At least 2 years of React experience in a production environment is required.
• Experience with SQL, HTML, CSS, and automated testing is essential.
• Familiarity with TypeScript and/or NestJS is a bonus.
• Candidates should be comfortable working full-stack and remotely.
• A willingness to go the extra mile to deliver outstanding work is expected.
• Candidates should actively seek ways to deliver better solutions and utilize AI to support this.
• A commitment to self-improvement and personal development is essential.
• Clear and friendly communication skills are required.
• Applicants must be located in time zones from UTC -5 (New York) to UTC +6 (Dhaka) and cannot be based in Brazil, France, Russia, or UAE.

Benefits:

• A competitive salary is offered, typically in the range of £60–£85k for senior engineers based in the UK.
• An annual profit share bonus is provided based on company profit and individual performance.
• Employees receive 40 days of paid vacation, inclusive of public holidays.
• The position allows for remote work, provided there is a reliable internet connection.
• Flexible working hours are available to support personal commitments.
• An annual all-staff meet-up is organized in various locations.
• Four months of paid maternity/paternity leave is offered.
• A health membership contribution is provided for gym or equivalent activities.
• A bring-your-own-device contribution ensures employees have the necessary equipment.
• A pension contribution of typically 10% is available, depending on country laws.
• The work environment is family-friendly, understanding the challenges of balancing work and family life.
• Employees will work closely with founders and experienced engineers, receiving support and coaching from a senior team.