We are looking for a highly experienced Full-Stack Developer to act as one of our founding engineer. This is a pivotal role where you will take ownership of the entire codebase. Your primary mission will be to conduct a comprehensive audit, refactor the existing application, and implement the best practices required to transform it from a functional prototype into a world-class, production-ready platform.
You will be working directly with the founder to shape the technical foundation and future of DevOps Compass.
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct a thorough review of the existing React, Node.js, and Firebase codebase to identify areas for improvement in performance, security, and scalability.
- Refactor and optimize the application, fixing bugs, resolving integration issues, and ensuring a smooth user experience.
- Implement a robust testing strategy, including writing critical unit and integration tests to supplement our existing E2E (Cypress) tests.
- Strengthen security measures across the platform, including API endpoint protection, database rules, and user authentication flows.
- Take ownership of the production infrastructure on GCP and Firebase, ensuring reliability and performance.
Required Skills & Experience
3+ years of professional experience in full-stack web development.Expert-level proficiency in React.js for the frontend and Node.js / Express.js for the backend.Strong, hands-on experience with Firebase, particularly Firestore and Firebase Authentication.Proven experience writing and maintaining a comprehensive test suite using frameworks like Cypress and Jest / Vitest.Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently and take ownership of a project.Strong communication skills and the ability to articulate technical decisions clearly.Bonus Points (Nice to Have)
Experience building marketplace or community-driven platforms.Deep knowledge of application security best practices.Experience working with and refactoring AI-generated code.What We Offer
A competitive freelance project rate or full-time payThe unique opportunity to be the founding engineer and have a massive impact on a high-potential platform.A fully remote and flexible work environment.