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Technical Co-Founder / Lead Full-Stack Developer Volunteer to Equity - Xclax
Full Stack Developer
Technical Co‑Founder and Lead Full‑Stack Developer to architect and build a scalable web app that matches users with free co‑working spaces and affordable housing, leveraging a ready Figma design system and cloud infrastructure.
About the role
Key Responsibilities
- Design and implement a full‑stack web application from the provided Figma design system, ensuring responsive UI and seamless user experience.
- Architect the backend using Node.js and TypeScript, integrating with PostgreSQL for data storage and AWS services for hosting, authentication, and scalability.
- Set up CI/CD pipelines, monitoring, and automated testing to maintain high code quality and rapid iteration.
- Collaborate closely with the nonprofit’s leadership to translate mission‑driven requirements into technical specifications and product roadmaps.
- Mentor any future engineering contributors and establish coding standards, documentation, and best practices.
Requirements
- 5+ years of hands‑on experience building production‑grade web applications with React, Node.js, and TypeScript.
- Proven ability to design and manage PostgreSQL databases and deploy applications on AWS (EC2, S3, Lambda, or similar services).
- Strong understanding of UI/UX handoff from design tools such as Figma to code.
- Experience setting up CI/CD, automated testing, and monitoring in a cloud environment.
- Passion for social impact and willingness to work initially as a volunteer with equity upside.
Skills
reactnodejstypescriptpostgresqlawsfigma