ABOUT US
LocalBini is the premier platform for cultural, fun, or exclusive city experiences across Europe, connecting people with locals. From secret boutique shopping with a gemologist to wine-tasting sessions led by expert sommeliers, LocalBini.com offers authentic city experiences tailored to individual interests, such as art, architecture, culinary delights, nightlife, and history.
Co-Founder & Fullstack Engineer (Full-time, On-site in St. Gallen)
This position is designed for individuals eager to make a meaningful contribution to the expansion of LocalBini within a cutting-edge technological environment. Daily responsibilities encompass a variety of tasks, including backend development with Python, infrastructure architecture using Terraform on AWS, creating intuitive front-end experiences with the React framework, and leading mobile app development utilizing Flutter. Additionally, you will play a vital role in ensuring software quality through comprehensive unit, integration, and end-to-end tests.
YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES
- Collaborate seamlessly with our dynamic part-time remote development team and the St. Gallen business team to conceptualize and refine software solutions.
- Craft robust back-end applications using Python, ensuring optimal performance and reliability.
- Shape the logic and user interface of front-end applications using React.js (TypeScript), while ensuring a seamless and intuitive user experience.
- Develop infrastructure with Terraform, leveraging AWS PaaS, SaaS, FaaS, and IaaS to create a scalable and efficient ecosystem.
- Utilize Flutter to develop a cutting-edge mobile application, focusing on user-friendly interfaces and smooth functionality.
- Conduct thorough testing to validate software responsiveness and efficiency, prioritizing user data security and confidentiality.
- Implement mobile-responsive design principles for features and applications, ensuring exceptional experiences across various devices.
- Generate comprehensive technical documentation.
- Collaborate closely with data scientists and analysts to enhance the LocalBini experience through continuous improvement and innovation.
- Execute front-end logic and UI enhancements for applications, ensuring a cohesive and visually appealing user interface.
- Optimize app performance on mobile devices through Responsive Web Design (RWD) adjustments, enhancing accessibility and user satisfaction.
- Facilitate integrations with external platforms, such as Google Analytics, to gather valuable insights and improve overall system functionality.
YOUR QUALIFICATIONS
- Minimum of five (5) years of hands-on experience with Python and React.
- Proficient with our technology stack: React, AWS (Lambda, S3, SES, SQS), Python, Terraform, and Flutter.
- Extensive expertise in Python, focusing on building REST APIs.
- In-depth knowledge of AWS services, including DynamoDB and Elastic Search (Open Search).
- Familiarity with ORM-based approaches using PSQL.
- Proficiency in Terraform within an AWS environment.
- Strong understanding of asyncio loops, aiohttp, and AWS EventBridge.
- Experience with Event-Driven and Microservices Architectures.
- Knowledge of Domain-Driven Development approaches.
- Solid understanding of React with Redux and Redux Toolkit using TypeScript.
- Extensive experience with AWS Cognito and AWS Amplify.
- Familiarity with UI/UX design principles.
- Proficient in platform testing, including unit tests, integration tests, and UI tests.
- DevOps mindset with expertise in CI/CD pipeline maintenance (GitLab).
- Basic knowledge of cybersecurity, including an understanding of automated penetration tests.
- Strong background in SEO optimization.
- Familiarity with AWS cost and performance optimization.
- Exceptional attention to detail and an analytical mindset.
- Experience with Flutter and hands-on involvement in iOS and Android app release cycles.
- Capable of self-code review and proficient in project management tools like JIRA.
NICE TO HAVE
- Commercial experience with the Lambdalizator framework.
- Design experience with Figma.
WE OFFER
- A full-time (100%) unlimited employment contract in St. Gallen.
- Be part of a team developing the LocalBini platform and preparing for scale-up.
- A competitive salary package (a mix of cash and stocks) in return for your full commitment to LocalBini. The cash proportion is set to CHF 5,000 per month (gross).
HOW TO APPLY
Apply online using the form below. Only applications matching the job profile will be considered.