At Squadformers, we are dedicated to accelerating the development of meaningful software. We partner with early to mid-stage startups to build top-tier software by providing subscription-based access to elite product and engineering teams. We envision a tight-knit community of exceptional Squads that deliver remarkable products to our partners that also makes a positive impact in the world. Our internal team members have the chance to work with like-minded top talent in a collaborative environment, offering community, learning opportunities, and meaningful missions. Our core values guide us in this mission:
- Trust the Squad: We believe in the power of collaboration and camaraderie. We trust each other to find solutions, seek advice, and grow together. Empowerment and good intentions are at the heart of our teamwork.
- Simplify and Go: Simplicity is key in everything we do—from products to processes. We tackle complexity by making things small and manageable, and we always strive for elegance and efficiency.
- Find the Flow: We value flow and momentum, allowing us to feel better and move faster. By working when, how, and where it suits us best, we focus on a few things and excel at them.
- People First: Our people are our priority. We care for our team, partners, and families, ensuring a healthy work-life balance and preventing burnout.
- Always Be Learning: Curiosity drives us. We ask questions, stay humble, and continuously seek growth and improvement."
Squadformers is seeking a talented, driven Software Engineer to join our dynamic team in support of our exciting start-up clientele.
In this role, you will have the opportunity to work on cutting-edge projects, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and contribute to the development of innovative solutions that enhance user experiences. This will be for an edtech company dedicated to empowering school district leaders to continuously learn, strategize, and execute initiatives that drive meaningful change in their communities. Our tools help schools gather and analyze both quantitative and qualitative data, providing insights from everyday experiences to broader trends.We’re looking for a Full-Stack javascript developer, with proficiency in writing both front and backend code, with the ability to maintain high standards and consistency within the application.
What you'll be doing:
- Be part of a growing distributed team, which means you are remote 100% of the time.
- Implementing new features, redesigning or removing existing ones, and fixing bugs.
- Working on missions for our clients to help improve product velocity, deliver and help build delightful products.
- Collaborate and communicate with your squad members on a daily basis to share knowledge and expertise.
- Contribute to a fast-moving startup and have a meaningful, direct impact.
- Be a part of a team that values each other and is interested in the professional and personnel progression of one another.
What we are looking for:
- 2-5+ years experience Node.js for backend development
- 2-5+ experience with managing environment variables using tools like dotenv.
- 2-5+ years experience with Google Cloud Platform, Google Big Query, and Google Looker Studio.
- Strong proficiency in both JavaScript and Typescript.
- Proficiency in using Docker for containerization and managing development environments.
- Strong Git skills, including using submodules.
- Familiarity with Vue.js.
- Understanding of CI/CD practices, especially with linting and formatting checks.
- Flexible and efficient at learning and picking up new languages, frameworks, libraries, and tools.
- You are a great communicator, both written and verbal.
- Passionate about our values and love to grow.
- Self-starter, team player and independent — you can manage yourself efficiently.
- Able and willing to work 40hrs/week
- A degree is not required.
Pay: $100-150k DOE and location.
- Competitive compensation
- 100% remote work
- Most of our positions are flexible for 1099 or W2 positions. If you are a W2 employee, we offer the following benefits:
- Generous PTO accrual
- FSA and Dependent-care savings accounts
- Medical, Dental and Vision insurance
Additional Information
- We value diversity and will review any candidate, within the United States regardless of time zone. We do prefer candidates that are within the Pacific time zone and/or willing/able to work within that time zone in order to align with our squads and clients.
- Compensation is based on experience and location.
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What We Do
Welcome to Squadformers! We build extraordinary Squads made up of seasoned product experts and embed them within your organization. No ramp up period, no HR headaches, just harmonious teams executing on your product vision.
Our Approach: With Squadformers, you get an entire cohesive product Squad committed exclusively to your company. We understand that product roadmaps evolve and our unique subscription model allows us to evolve with you as an extension of your team.
Our Squads: Comprised of expert product managers, engineers, and designers our Squads bring decades of industry experience to their projects. They've honed their skills in the most innovative environments and now channel that expertise into crafting tailored solutions for your business. All Squads are customized according to your company’s needs and are based remotely across North America.
Our Impact: We measure success by the success of our clients. Whether you're a startup disrupting an industry and looking to build your MVP or an established enterprise chasing product innovation, we have the know-how to deliver tangible results.
Explore our website at https://www.squadformers.com and discover how we can build a Squad that will bring your product dreams to life.
