Lead Full Stack Developer (LATAM Based)

Cloud Employee, is a UK-owned Philippines business established 8 years ago. We connect high-performing software engineer talent in the Philippines with some of the world’s leading and most innovative tech companies. Developers join to work from the Philippines as part of international engineering teams and grow their CV and skill-set. 

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We pride ourselves on being a supportive, cutting-edge workplace that continuously invests in staff development, engagement, and well-being. We provide security, career paths, individual training programs, and mentoring.

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We are seeking an experienced Lead Full Stack Developer to work alongside our lead engineer on a critical product. In this role, you will drive key platform initiatives focusing on stabilization, usability, and migration strategies. You will be tasked with ensuring smooth transitions in both the backend and frontend, contributing to the evolution of the product with a strong emphasis on performance and user experience.

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Our client is a well-established leader in workforce management technology, specializing in solutions that enhance operational efficiency and task coordination for frontline industries. Known for their innovative and user-centric products, the client is committed to delivering agile, collaborative, and adaptable tools that help organizations streamline their daily workflows and ensure high-quality performance across teams.

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• Collaborate with the lead engineer to implement migration strategies for backend and frontend components.
• Manage and stabilize platform usability, ensuring a seamless user experience.
• Lead the backend migration from Loopback 4 to the Hono framework.
• Oversee frontend migration from Create-React-App to Vite.
• Implement database migration using Drizzle ORM.
• Update and maintain UI/UX components according to design specifications.
• Collaborate with a tight-knit development team in an Agile/Scrum environment.
• Participate in code reviews, technical discussions, and troubleshooting.
• Contribute to ensuring application performance, security, and reliability during transitions.

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• Minimum 7 years of experience in software development.
• Proficiency in Node.js.
• Strong experience with React and Hono frameworks.
• Solid understanding of MySQL databases.
• Experience in UI/UX development and working with design specifications.
• Experience with Drizzle ORM for database migration.
• Proven ability to work in Agile/Scrum methodologies.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to troubleshoot technical issues.

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• Minimum 2 years of experience in a leadership role, managing teams.
• Experience with Vite for frontend migration.
• Familiarity with Loopback 4 framework.
• Knowledge of RPC implementation for type consistency in Hono.

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• Strong leadership and team collaboration: Proven ability to lead and work effectively within a team, driving initiatives and mentoring junior developers.
• Adaptability: Ability to thrive in a dynamic environment with multiple technical transitions and evolving project requirements.
• Attention to detail: Ensure the user experience is consistent both visually and technically, meeting design and functional specifications.
• Effective communicator: Clear and concise communication skills for collaborating with team members, designers, and stakeholders.
• Problem-solving mindset: Demonstrates resourcefulness and resilience in troubleshooting and resolving technical issues.

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• Competitive Salary.
• Benefits package include HMO, training allowance, gym or food allowance, educational assistance for dependents, and more.
• An annual salary increase, as laid out in the contract.
• Free food and drinks provided during virtual events.
• Company trips

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