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al_james | 1 year ago | on: Ask HN: Who is hiring? (December 2024)

Goodfit.io | https://www.goodfit.io/ | Senior Software Engineer (Typescript) | REMOTE UK - Occasional onsite (<once a month) | Full-Time

We work with some of the hottest and highest grown B2B companies in the market, to help them understand their target market and reach potential clients at the right time with the right message. Our platform takes data from hundreds of sources across the internet, and combines it into a real-time and constantly updated view of each opportunity our clients monitor. We process a lot of data to do this, and utilise best-in-class data processing technologies to do this at scale, robustly and efficiently.

What we are after: - Experience in resilient data driven applications in a Serverless environment and data engineering using modern tools - Knowledge of Typescript, Node JS, the AWS ecosystem and SQL (Postgres / Redshift) - Ideally experience in DBT + SQL data pipelines - Comfortable in a small remove first team, looking for ownership and wants to work with an exec team with a track record of growing successful startups. Stack: Typescript, Serverless, React, AWS, Redshift, Postgres, SQL, DBT

Read more: https://www.goodfit.io/jobs/senior-software-developer Ping us to apply: hello <at> goodfit.io

al_james | 2 years ago | on: Ask HN: Who is hiring? (August 2023)

Caim (www.caim.org) | Python Engineer, Front End Engineer, and Engineering Lead | 100% Remote | Volunteer/Unpaid | Part-time

We’re a 501c3 charity whose mission is to help the US become a no-kill nation. Our platform empowers animal rescues to connect with each other, fosters and other rescue advocates in order to move animals from overcrowded, high kill areas to places they're more likely to be adopted. Our organization launched in 2022 and we’re looking for engineers to join the team so we can continue building out our web app. Caim is 100% volunteer run at this time.

We are looking for people who can help out 5+ hours per week.

Python Engineer – must have knowledge of python and any popular web framework (preference for Django) – https://www.caim.org/volunteer/full-stack-engineer

Engineering Lead - must have knowledge of python and any popular web framework (preferably Django) + experience helping more junior engineers get started – https://www.caim.org/volunteer/engineering-lead

Front End Engineer - must have experience with raw CSS, Bootstrap, jQuery, Django and CSS/DOM - https://www.caim.org/volunteer/front-end-engineer

Please apply to volunteer through the links above.

al_james | 3 years ago | on: Ask HN: Who is hiring? (April 2023)

Caim (www.caim.org) | Python Engineers and Engineering Lead | 100% Remote | Volunteer/Unpaid | Flexible Part-time

We’re a 501c3 charity whose mission is to help the US become a no-kill nation. Our platform empowers animal rescues to connect with each other, fosters and other rescue advocates in order to move animals from overcrowded, high kill areas to places they're more likely to be adopted. Our organization launched in 2022 and we’re looking for engineers to join the team so we can continue building out our web app. Caim is 100% volunteer run at this time.

We are looking for volunteers who can help out with anything from a few hours a month upwards.

Python Engineers – must have knowledge of python and any popular web framework (preference for Django) – https://www.caim.org/volunteer/full-stack-engineer

Engineering Lead - must have knowledge of python and any popular web framework (preferably Django) + experience helping more junior engineers get started – https://www.caim.org/volunteer/engineering-lead

Contact: [email protected] and mention this post on HN.

al_james | 3 years ago | on: Ask HN: Who is hiring? (February 2023)

Goodfit.io | https://www.goodfit.io/ | Senior Software Engineer (Typescript) | REMOTE (UK + EU CET) | Full-Time

We work with some of the hottest and highest grown B2B companies in the market, to help them understand their target market and reach potential clients at the right time with the right message. Our platform takes data from hundreds of sources across the internet, and combines it into a real-time and constantly updated view of each opportunity our clients monitor. We process a lot of data to do this, and utilise best-in-class data processing technologies to do this at scale, robustly and efficiently.

What we are after: - Experience in resilient data driven applications in a Serverless environment and data engineering using modern tools - Knowledge of Typescript, Node JS, the AWS ecosystem and SQL (Postgres / Redshift) - Ideally experience in DBT + SQL data pipelines - Comfortable in a small remove first team, looking for ownership and wants to work with an exec team with a track record of growing successful startups. Stack: Typescript, Serverless, React, AWS, Redshift, Postgres, SQL, DBT

Read more: https://www.goodfit.io/jobs/senior-software-developer Ping me to apply: al <at> goodfit.io

al_james | 4 years ago | on: Ask HN: Who is hiring? (February 2022)

Blueprint.store | London, UK | Senior Node.js Full-stack developer | Remote UK (UK only) | Full time Blueprint is a venture-backed technology start-up backed by some of the best investors in the world - enabling brands and creators to sell inside SMS and WhatsApp. Blueprint is now launched to a global waitlist having been in development for 12 months. We’re looking for an ambitious Senior Software Engineer to join our tight knit development team as we move from launching with our first clients to scaling up our business and platform. Our UI is written in React and the backend built on Serverless using AWS Lambda, Node.js, DynamoDb and MySQL (Aurora). Our roadmap consists of challenging projects, including Natural Language Processing (NLP), payment processing and delivering an exceptional user experience for our clients. You will work directly with our CTO and the company founders. Our engineering team is currently 5 full-stack developers, and we are looking for full-stack developers who can contribute in all areas of the platform. Salary depending on experience: £60k-£90k

https://jobs.blueprint.store/senior-software-engineer-nodejs... . Apply via form or email me at al {at} blueprint.store.

Sorry, at this time we are not working with new recruiters and are unable to offer Visa sponsorship.

al_james | 4 years ago | on: Ask HN: Who is hiring? (January 2022)

Blueprint.store | London, UK | Senior Node.js Full-stack developer | Remote UK (UK only) | Full time Blueprint is a venture-backed technology start-up backed by some of the best investors in the world - enabling brands and creators to sell inside SMS and WhatsApp. Blueprint is now launching to a global waitlist having been in development for 12 months. We’re looking for an ambitious Senior Software Engineer to join our tight knit development team as we move from launching with our first clients to scaling up our business and platform. Our UI is written in React and the backend built on Serverless using AWS Lambda, Node.js, DynamoDb and MySQL (Aurora). Our roadmap consists of challenging projects, including Natural Language Processing (NLP), payment processing and delivering an exceptional user experience for our clients. You will work directly with our CTO and the company founders. Our engineering team is currently 5 full-stack developers, and we are looking for full-stack developers who can contribute in all areas of the platform.

Salary depending on experience: £60k-£90k

https://jobs.blueprint.store/senior-software-engineer-nodejs... . Apply via form or email me at al {at} blueprint.store.

Sorry, at this time we are not working with recruiters and are unable to offer Visa sponsorship.

al_james | 5 years ago | on: Ask HN: Who is hiring? (April 2021)

Blueprint.store | London, UK | Senior Node.js Full-stack developer | Remote UK (UK only) | Full time Blueprint is a venture-backed technology start-up backed by some of the best investors in the world - enabling brands and creators to sell inside SMS and WhatsApp. Blueprint is now launching to a global waitlist having been in development for 12 months. We’re looking for an ambitious Senior Software Engineer to join our tight knit development team as we move from launching with our first clients to scaling up our business and platform. Our UI is written in React and the backend built on Serverless using AWS Lambda, Node.js, DynamoDb and MySQL (Aurora). Our roadmap consists of challenging projects, including Natural Language Processing (NLP), payment processing and delivering an exceptional user experience for our clients.

You will work directly with our CTO and the company founders. Our engineering team is currently 5 full-stack developers, and we are looking for full-stack developers who can contribute in all areas of the platform.

Salary depending on experience: £60k-£90k

https://apply.workable.com/blueprint-store/j/EE934DE909/ . Apply via form or email me at al {at} blueprint.store.

Sorry, at this time we are not working with recruiters and are unable to offer Visa sponsorship.

al_james | 5 years ago | on: Ask HN: Who is hiring? (March 2021)

Blueprint.store | London, UK | Senior Node.js Full-stack developer | Office or Remote (UK only) | Full time Blueprint is a venture-backed technology start-up backed by some of the best investors in the world - enabling brands and creators to sell inside SMS and WhatsApp. Blueprint is now launching to a global waitlist having been in development for 12 months. We’re looking for an ambitious Senior Software Engineer to join our tight knit development team as we move from launching with our first clients to scaling up our business and platform.

Our UI is written in React and the backend built on Serverless using AWS Lambda, Node.js, DynamoDb and MySQL (Aurora). Our roadmap consists of challenging projects, including Natural Language Processing (NLP), payment processing and delivering an exceptional user experience for our clients.

You will work directly with our CTO and the company founders. Our engineering team is currently 5 full-stack developers, and we are looking for full-stack developers who can contribute in all areas of the platform.

Salary depending on experience: £60k-£90k

https://apply.workable.com/blueprint-store/j/EE934DE909/ . Apply via form or email me at al {at} blueprint.store.

Sorry, at this time we are not working with recruiters and are unable to offer Visa sponsorship.

al_james | 5 years ago | on: Ask HN: Who is hiring? (January 2021)

Blueprint.store | London, UK | Senior Node.js Full-stack developer | Onsite or Partly-Remote (UK only) | Full time Blueprint is a venture-backed technology start-up backed by some of the best investors in the world - enabling brands and creators to sell inside SMS and WhatsApp. Blueprint is now launching to a global waitlist having been in development for 12 months.

We’re looking for an ambitious Senior Software Engineer to join our tight knit development team as we move from launching with our first clients to scaling up our business and platform.

Our UI is written in React and the backend built on Serverless using AWS Lambda, Node.js, DynamoDb and MySQL (Aurora). Our roadmap consists of challenging projects, including Natural Language Processing (NLP), payment processing and delivering an exceptional user experience for our clients.

You will work directly with our CTO and the company founders. Our engineering team is currently 5 full-stack developers, and we are looking for full-stack developers who can contribute in all areas of the platform.

Salary depending on experience: £60k-£90k

https://apply.workable.com/blueprint-store/j/EE934DE909/ . Apply via form or email me at al {at} blueprint.store.

Sorry, at this time we are not working with recruiters and are unable to offer Visa sponsorship.

al_james | 5 years ago | on: Ask HN: Who is hiring? (December 2020)

Blueprint.store | London, UK | Senior Node.js Full-stack developer | Onsite or Remote (UK only) | Full time

Blueprint is a venture-backed technology start-up backed by some of the best investors in the world - enabling brands and creators to sell inside SMS and WhatsApp. Blueprint is now launching to a global waitlist having been in development for 12 months.

We’re looking for an ambitious Senior Software Engineer to join our tight knit development team as we move from launching with our first clients to scaling up our business and platform.

Our UI is written in React and the backend built on Serverless using AWS Lambda, Node.js, DynamoDb and MySQL (Aurora). Our roadmap consists of challenging projects, including Natural Language Processing (NLP), payment processing and delivering an exceptional user experience for our clients.

You will work directly with our CTO and the company founders. Our engineering team is currently 5 full-stack developers, and we are looking for full-stack developers who can contribute in all areas of the platform.

Salary depending on experience: £60k-£90k

https://apply.workable.com/blueprint-store/j/EE934DE909/ . Apply via form or email me at al {at} blueprint.store.

Sorry, at this time we are not working with recruiters and are unable to offer Visa sponsorship.

al_james | 6 years ago | on: Ask HN: Who is hiring? (January 2020)

Ometria.com | London UK AND Southampton UK | FULL-TIME ONSITE | Several roles: Backend Python, Frontend Javascript, DevOps

Ometria’s mission is to help retailers create marketing experiences their customers will love. We understand the challenges that retailers face, and we offer them a very innovative solution that provides insights on their customers, and tools to reach them more effectively across numerous channels.

Backed by top VC funds and successful entrepreneurs, and working alongside over a hundred of the fastest growing retailers, we are now looking for a more developers to join our small but growing engineering team.

We are hiring for:

- Senior Backend Python developers

- Senior Frontend Javascript developers ( React)

- DevOps - AWS - configured with Terraform, using Docker & Kubernetes

https://www.ometria.com/careers/ (Not all jobs are on that page yet, feel free to contact me personally at “al <at> ometria.com”)

al_james | 7 years ago | on: GKE On-Prem Alpha

So the big question is... Can we point this at aws and get Google to manage our aws kubernetes Installs...

Given the massive shambles eks turned out to be, that would be great.

al_james | 7 years ago | on: Ask HN: Who is hiring? (July 2018)

Ometria.com | London UK | FULL-TIME ONSITE | Several roles: Backend Python, Frontend Javascript, Data science, QA, VP engineering

Ometria's mission is to help retailers communicate with their customers in a more personalised way.

We have a modern microservices based system and we use modern tools like docker and Kubernetes on AWS. We process a lot of data and store it in Postgres and Redshift. Increasingly we are using serverless technologies like AWS Lambda. We also are experimenting with Go for some services, so if thats an interest thats a plus.

Backed by top VC funds and successful entrepreneurs, and working alongside over a hundred of the fastest growing retailers, we are now looking for a more developers to join our small but growing engineering team.

We are hiring for:

- Backend python developers

- Frontend javascript developers (Ampersand JS, but considering moving to React)

- Data Scientist / ML engineer (Python stack)

- VP engineering

- QA engineer

https://www.ometria.com/careers/ (Not all jobs are on that page yet, feel free to contact me personally at "al <at> ometria.com")

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