The Opportunity
The Opportunity Hub UK is an ambitious recruitment technology startup transforming how companies and candidates connect. We\'re building a cutting-edge platform that goes beyond traditional job boards, incorporating video profiles, AI-powered matching, and innovative search functionality.
Role Overview
We\'re seeking a talented and ambitious Full Stack Developer to join us as our lead technical resource. This is a unique opportunity to take ownership of our platform\'s development and shape its technical direction from the ground up.
What Makes This Role Special
* Opportunity to be the technical cornerstone of a growing startup
* Freedom to make significant technical decisions
* Chance to build something meaningful from the ground up
* Direct impact on product direction and company success
* Growth Potential
Compensation & Benefits
We are a bootstrapped startup, while we can\'t promise high earnings from the outset we have much to scale. Potential for equity/share options after proven performance.
* Revenue share opportunities
* Flexible working arrangements
* Professional development support
* Direct involvement in company strategy and decision-making
Location
Remote work (or if London based working with Founders). Must be able to work in compatible time zones for collaboration.
How to Apply
Send your application including:
* Detailed CV highlighting relevant technical experience
* Portfolio or examples of previous work
* Brief description of a challenging technical problem you\'ve solved
* Your vision for modernising a recruitment platform
What You\'ll Do
* Maintaining and evolving our current WordPress-based platform
* Leading the technical transformation to a more scalable architecture using Laravel and React
* Implementing AI integrations and advanced search functionality
* Developing innovative features to enhance user experience
* Making key technical decisions that will shape the platform\'s future
Technical Requirements
Must Have:
* Strong experience with PHP and WordPress development
* Proficiency in modern JavaScript, HTML5, and CSS3
* Experience with Laravel framework
* Familiarity with React and modern frontend development
* Understanding of RESTful APIs and microservices architecture
* Experience with AWS services and cloud architecture
* Strong knowledge of cloud infrastructure and deployment
* Experience with version control systems (Git)
* Knowledge of SQL and database optimization
Nice to Have:
* Experience with AI/ML integrations
* Advanced AWS certifications
* Experience with serverless architecture
* Expertise in AWS services such as: Lambda, S3, EC2, RDS, CloudFront
* Understanding of CI/CD pipelines
* Experience with automated testing
* Background in recruitment tech or HR systems
Key Responsibilities
* Own the complete development lifecycle of our platform
* Lead the migration from WordPress to a Laravel/React stack
* Design and implement cloud-native architecture on AWS
* Manage cloud infrastructure and optimize for cost-efficiency
* Implement advanced search algorithms and AI-powered features
* Set up and maintain CI/CD pipelines in the cloud
* Design scalable and resilient cloud architecture
* Optimize platform performance and scalability
* Integrate with third-party services and APIs
* Ensure security best practices are followed across cloud services
* Collaborate with stakeholders to define technical requirements
* Mentor future junior developers as the team grows
Ideal Candidate Profile
We\'re looking for someone who:
* Is daring and passionate about building innovative tech solutions
* Has an entrepreneurial mindset
* Can work independently and take initiative
* Is comfortable wearing multiple hats in a startup environment
* Has strong problem-solving abilities
* Demonstrates excellent communication skills
* Shows enthusiasm for learning and adapting to new technologies
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