United States onlyFull-Stack Developer - Tech Lead
- Location: Remote (New Zealand & Australia)
- Employment Type: Permanent, Full-time (AEST-focused)
- Base (AUD): 140k - 160k per annum
- Start Date: Immediate/negotiable
About the Company
This is a fast-growing start-up (established in 2021) developing a hotel booking engine and technology platform anabling accommodation providers maximise direct bookings and reduce dependency on OTAs. They build modern, scalable web products used by hotels and property managers globally, with a strong focus on performance, UX, and conversion.
About the Role
As a Senior Full Stack Developer – Tech Lead, you'll work hands-on across the full stack while acting as a technical leader for the team. You'll be involved in architecture decisions, feature development, and performance optimisation, while mentoring other developers and collaborating closely with product, design, and business stakeholders.
This is a key role with real impact — ideal for someone who enjoys building, improving, and leading, not just coding tickets.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the technical direction and execution of the web platform
- Design, build, and maintain scalable full-stack software solutions
- Ensure best practice in performance, secure coding, accessibility, and responsive design
- Mentor, monitor, and support mid-level developers, setting a high engineering standard
- Work closely with product, design, and business teams to deliver well-aligned solutions
- Own code quality, reviews, and long-term technical health of the platform
- Drive implementation of the product development roadmap
- Manage stakeholder expectations on timing and deliverables
Required Skills & Experience
- Proven full-stack development experience (frontend + backend integrations)
- High-level programming skills transferable to Typescript/JavaScript, SCSS/CSS, React, and SQL
- Excellent knowledge of Node and Next.js platforms
- Solid understanding of microservice architecture
- Experience leading or mentoring developers in a production environment
- Understanding of Git source control flows and CI/CD pipelines
- Comfortable working remotely with clear communication and an ownership mindset
Bonus Skills (Nice to Have)
- Familiarity with AWS services, particularly Lambda, RDS, CloudFront, and S3
- Experience using Jira or similar project management tools
- Experience with TypeORM or similar ORM libraries
- Familiarity with payments and payment gateway integrations
- Background in high-traffic or conversion-focused platforms (e.g. e-commerce, booking engines, SaaS)
- Awareness of AI/ML trends and technologies, including how AI can enhance platform functionality or user experience
Remote Work Expectations
- Time zone: Availability during core AEST business hours
- Location: Open to candidates based in Australia or New Zealand
- Collaboration: Daily communication via Slack, Zoom, and project tools
- Autonomy: Strong self-management and accountability are essential
What We Offer
Work From Anywhere in NZ or Australia
Fully remote. Build world-class AI from wherever you do your best thinking.
Generous Time Off
4 weeks (20 working days) of paid time off per year — step back, reset, and come back sharp.
Annual Team Gathering
Once a year, we meet in person to align on vision, brainstorm big ideas, and celebrate what we've shipped.
Equipment & Setup
A company laptop (Mac or PC), monitor, mouse, keyboard, and headsets will be provided.
Company Culture
Our values:
- Ownership over micromanagement
- Clear communication and pragmatic decision-making
- High-quality engineering without unnecessary complexity
- Work–life balance, even in a fast-moving product environment
Youll be joining a collaborative, down-to-earth team that cares about building things properly — and making them better over time.
New Zealand
Spain only
Germany only
