About Gapstars
Gapstars is a Netherlands-based software development services provider that builds remote, agile teams in Sri Lanka and Portugal for innovative tech companies. Today, we are home to 300+ TechStars and innovative minds, turning scalable software into performance products that shape the future. Our partners are highly ambitious tech companies that are looking to conquer their respective markets.
Responsibilities
Architectural Leadership: Design and architect scalable, maintainable, and high-performance systems to fulfil product requirements.
Full-Cycle Development: Lead and contribute to the entire software development life-cycle, from ideation and planning to implementation, testing, deployment, and maintenance.
Code base Enhancement: Refactor and optimize existing code base to improve performance, reliability, and maintainability.
Technical Ownership: Take ownership of key modules or components, ensuring their stability, security, and seamless integration with the overall system.
Collaboration & Mentorship: Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams (product, design, and other engineering teams) to translate requirements into technical solutions. Mentor junior engineers, fostering a culture of learning and growth.
Technology Evaluation: Stay updated with industry trends, assess new technologies/frameworks, and propose their adoption where applicable to enhance the product's capabilities.
Back-end Expertise: Extensive experience developing robust, scalable applications using Node.js or related frameworks.
Full-Stack Proficiency: Strong understanding of front-end technologies (HTML, CSS,JavaScript/TypeScript) and experience with modern front-end frameworks/libraries (React,Vue, Angular, etc.).
Database Knowledge: Proficiency in working with databases (SQL, NoSQL), designing schemes, optimising queries, and ensuring data integrity.
Cloud Services: Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and deploying applications using containerization (Docker, Kubernetes) is highly desirable.
Problem-solving Skills: Proven ability to tackle complex technical challenges, debug issues efficiently, and implement effective solutions.
Agile & Collaboration: Comfortable working in an Agile environment, excellent communication skills, and the ability to collaborate effectively within a team.
Qualifications
● Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science or related experience.
● 6+ years of professional experience in software development, ideally in a cloud-based modern stack. Node.js, React.Js, GraphQL, Vue and AWS are all preferred.
● Prior experience working in a startup or fast-paced environment is a plus.
● Strong problem-solving abilities and a proactive mindset towards learning new technologies.
“Gapstars is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate based on race, national origin, gender, disability, or age. Your personal information collected during the application process is handled following our privacy policy and used exclusively for recruitment and hiring purposes only."
