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Ruby Labs is hiring a Lead Full-Stack Engineer (Next.js)

About the Role

The role involves leading full-stack development efforts with a focus on Next.js, guiding technical decisions, and collaborating closely with product and design to deliver a high-quality web application.

Responsibilities

  • Lead the design and implementation of frontend and backend systems
  • Own the technical direction of the core web application
  • Mentor junior developers through code reviews and pair programming
  • Collaborate with product managers to define feature requirements
  • Ensure high performance and responsiveness of user-facing features
  • Maintain and improve existing codebases
  • Implement automated testing strategies across the stack
  • Optimize application for maximum speed and scalability
  • Integrate third-party APIs and services
  • Enforce coding standards and best practices
  • Troubleshoot and debug production issues
  • Participate in architectural planning and system design
  • Drive adoption of modern JavaScript and React-based patterns
  • Manage deployment pipelines and CI/CD workflows
  • Evaluate new technologies for potential integration

Nice to Have

  • Experience with server-side rendering and static site generation
  • Background in startup environments
  • Contributions to open-source projects
  • Familiarity with Docker and containerization
  • Knowledge of monitoring and observability tools

Compensation

Competitive salary with equity and benefits package

Work Arrangement

Remote with flexible hours

Team

Small, fast-moving product team focused on rapid iteration and technical excellence

Tech Stack

  • Next.js for frontend rendering
  • TypeScript for type safety
  • Node.js with Express for backend services
  • PostgreSQL for data storage
  • AWS for cloud infrastructure

Culture

  • Emphasis on ownership and initiative
  • Regular team retrospectives
  • Autonomy in technical decision-making
  • Support for continuous learning

Available for qualified candidates

Required Skills
Next.jsTypeScriptReactJSPostgreSQLAWSDockerRedisCloudflarePayload CMSJavaScriptSystem DesignAPI DevelopmentCI/CD Next.jsTypeScriptReactJSPostgreSQLAWSDockerRedisCloudflarePayload CMSJavaScriptSystem DesignAPI DevelopmentCI/CD
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Category fullstack
Posted 9 months ago