Description:

The Acquisitions Team is responsible for technical integrations of new acquisitions into the Toptal ecosystem.
The role involves working across multiple stacks, focusing on both front-end and back-end development.
The primary technologies used are Node.js for back-end and React for front-end development.
Responsibilities include writing elegant, efficient, and testable code, integrating features with React components, and implementing APIs.
The position requires covering code with tests and performing manual testing of features.
Team collaboration is essential, including improving processes, brainstorming ideas, and mentoring colleagues.
The first week includes onboarding, training sessions, and setting up the local environment.
In the first month, the expectation is to familiarize with the business domain and contribute to product development.
By the end of three months, the role involves active software planning, development, and suggesting improvements.
After six months, the expectation is to lead technical initiatives and drive codebase improvements.
By the end of the first year, the individual should have a detailed understanding of Toptal’s technical stack and mentor new team members.

Requirements:

Candidates must have 3+ years of web development experience with Node and React.
A demonstrable understanding of backend principles, databases, clean code, and best testing practices is required.
The ability to consider multiple quality dimensions such as user impact, failure tolerance, and performance is essential.
Experience with modern JavaScript, preferably TypeScript and React, is necessary.
Candidates should have a genuine interest in technology and a willingness to try new things.
Outstanding written and communication skills are required.
The ability to tackle complex problems and evaluate multiple solutions is important.
Candidates must thrive on providing and receiving constructive feedback.
The ability to work in a fast-paced environment and handle diverse challenges is essential.
Candidates must be world-class individual contributors, not just leaders.

This is a fully remote position, allowing for flexibility in work location.
The opportunity to work on meaningful projects with a team of highly skilled professionals from around the world.
Continuous learning and development opportunities through company-wide training sessions.
The chance to mentor and grow within a collaborative team environment.
The role offers the potential for significant impact on the company's processes and codebase.