Full Stack Engineer

Summary

Join GitLaw, a company simplifying legal access through innovative technology, as a Fullstack Engineer. This full-time, remote position requires expertise in TypeScript and involves building and maintaining scalable web applications using Next.js, NestJS, and PostgreSQL. You will collaborate with a team in an Agile environment, contributing to both frontend and backend development. The role demands strong technical and soft skills, along with relevant experience. GitLaw offers a competitive salary, share options, and a fully distributed work environment.

Requirements

• Strong knowledge of TypeScript
• Experience with React and SSR implementation
• Experience building responsive cross-browser UI
• Understanding of CI/CD, testing frameworks, and version control (e.g., Git)
• Problem-solving skills and attention to detail
• Good communication and teamwork
• Proactive and eager to learn
• Intermediate English level
• Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent, or equivalent experience
• 5+ years of experience in frontend, backend, or full-stack development

Responsibilities

• Build responsive, user-friendly interfaces with Next.js and TypeScript
• Work with designers to turn UI/UX designs into functional apps
• Develop and maintain RESTful APIs with NestJS and TypeScript
• Design secure, scalable backend architecture
• Integrate with PostgreSQL and Elasticsearch
• Work with product managers, designers, and engineers in an Agile environment
• Write clean, maintainable, and documented code
• Conduct code reviews and give constructive feedback
• Keep up with new technologies and bring fresh ideas

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Next.js or similar SSR frameworks
• Backend experience with Node.js (NestJS preferably)
• Familiarity with PostgreSQL, Elasticsearch
• Experience with Google Cloud
• Familiarity with Docker and Kubernetes
• Experience with Agile/Scrum
• Familiarity with DDD
• Familiarity with AI tools for code assistance

Benefits

• Contract-based, full-time role (40 hours/week) with a long-term commitment + options for employee role in UK or US
• 100% distributed. Founder currently lives in Birmingham UK but may move to San Francisco
• Competitive salary and option for share options depending on tenure and cash/equity balance preference