Job Description
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About TourHero:
TourHero is a social travel platform that enables anyone to meet like-minded individuals through unforgettable journeys. We're building a platform to help plan unique epic adventures that enable travelers to meet other like-minded new people during their trips.
We are an early-stage start-up backed by Peak XV (formerly known as Sequoia Capital) and Lightspeed Ventures. Currently, we are building a strong team to execute this grand vision. We're looking for someone different - someone with an entrepreneurial heart. We're looking for someone who'll be willing to get their hands dirty in touching every part of the business and pushing the boundaries. Are you that person? If so, this is the perfect match for you!
As a Full Stack Engineer at TourHero, you will play a key role in building our social travel platform. You'll be responsible for designing and implementing features, creating efficient and scalable backend systems, and developing high-quality frontend experiences. You'll work closely with the product and design teams to bring our vision to life and create delightful user experiences.
Responsibilities:
- Develop, and maintain web applications and APIs using modern web technologies
- Collaborate with product managers and designers to define, design, and implement new features
- Write efficient, clean, and reusable code that can be easily maintained and scaled
- Optimize performance and user experience across different devices and platforms
- Ensure code quality through testing, code reviews, and documentation
- Stay up-to-date with industry trends and best practices, and continuously improve your knowledge and skills
- Work in an Agile development environment, participating in daily stand-ups, sprint planning, and retrospectives
- Contribute to the overall architecture and technical direction of the platform
Requirements
- 5+ years of experience as a full stack engineer or similar role
- Strong proficiency in Ruby on Rails is mandatory
- Strong proficiency in at least one modern frontend framework (e.g., React, Angular, Vue.js)
- Proficiency in HTML, CSS, and JavaScript, as well as web standards and accessibility
- Experience with databases and data modeling
- Knowledge of software engineering best practices including version control, testing methodologies, and continuous integration/continuous deployment
- Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail
- Experience working in an Agile development environment
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills
- Experience in a fast-paced start-up environment is a major advantage.
- Passion for travel and a deep understanding of the travel industry is a plus
- This position is an on-site position in London, near Moorgate Station. 4 days in office and 1 day work from home.
Benefits
- 30 days of paid vacation days
- 15 days of work from anywhere per year
- Employee stock options