Full-Stack Developer (React & Node.js)

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 pay
• The unique opportunity to be the founding engineer and have a massive impact on a high-potential platform.
• A fully remote and flexible work environment.