Senior Software Engineer - Gigster
We’re looking for a self-starting Senior Software Engineer who thrives in high-visibility, fast-moving environments and can navigate both frontend and backend responsibilities. This role emphasizes strong ownership, excellent communication skills, and the ability to work effectively with legacy code while driving modernization initiatives.
The ideal candidate is hands-on, comfortable with React/TypeScript on the front-end, and Kotlin/AWS on the backend. They will work collaboratively across teams to deliver robust, scalable features and improvements, often balancing maintenance of legacy systems with new development.
Non-Negotiables
Proven experience with React + TypeScript front-end development
Hands-on experience with Kotlin backend services
Comfortable working with AWS services for cloud deployments
Experience navigating and improving legacy codebases
Strong ownership and proactive approach to problem-solving
Excellent communication skills to collaborate with cross-functional teams
Nice-to-Have
Experience in full-stack responsibilities (front-end + back-end)
Exposure to CI/CD pipelines and cloud-native best practices
Familiarity with scalable system design and performance optimization
Willingness to mentor junior engineers and provide technical guidance
Key Traits
Self-starter: takes initiative, identifies issues, and drives solutions
Strong communicator: able to articulate technical decisions clearly
Pragmatic engineer: balances speed of delivery with code quality
Collaborative: partners effectively with product, design, and other engineering teams
Comfortable navigating ambiguity and proposing practical solutions
- Our team
- Gigster
- Locations
- HQ
- Remote status
- Fully Remote
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