Company Description
Digital Ties is a software company, based in the UK, that focuses on transforming consumer experiences and engagement by connecting businesses, governments, and services in innovative ways. We're just getting started and have plans to transform the UK’s parking and mobility industry with a mission to deliver a seamless and frictionless experience for road-users, while also creating opportunities for growth and innovation in the parking ecosystem.
As a company with over 50+ years of combined experience in consulting at the intersection of innovation, digital transformation and consumer technologies, we are committed to agile development practices and leveraging design-thinking principles to create cutting-edge solutions.
Role Description
We are looking for a talented Full Stack Developer to help build this platform from the ground up and join a team dedicated to solving real-world challenges through technology.
Key Details:
- Equity-Based Role: This is primarily an equity position until we become revenue-generating, though equity + salary is negotiable for the right candidate. Post-revenue, compensation will include equity and a salary once revenue milestones are reached.
- Start Date: Immediate, with an initial part-time commitment (minimum 50%) for the first 6-9 months.
- Launch Date: Expected platform launch in Q3/Q4 of year 1, with post-revenue status Q4 of year 1.
- Flexibility: Ideal for a candidate looking to complement an existing role or practice.
- Location: Fully remote (UK-based but open to international candidates).
- Hours: Flexible and negotiable based on availability.
Key Responsibilities:
- Mobile Development: Develop applications for iOS/Android using a cross-platform framework such as React Native. Manage deployment to mobile app stores.
- Full Stack Development: Design and implement both front-end (React) and back-end components (Node.js, Python, or Java), ensuring seamless interaction with APIs and platform services.
- Collaboration: Work closely with a team of developers, product managers, and other stakeholders to ensure a consistent and high-quality user experience across platforms.
- Agile Development: Participate in agile development practices, including sprints, daily stand-ups, and iterative feedback loops to quickly adapt to evolving product requirements.
- Security: Implement robust security protocols for APIs, including OAuth2, JWT, and encryption techniques to protect user data and transactions.
- Optimisation: Monitor application and API performance, troubleshoot issues, and implement performance optimizations to ensure scalability.
- Documentation: Write clean, maintainable, and well-documented code, along with creating detailed API documentation for external developers.
- Testing and Debugging: Develop automated test cases and work with QA teams to ensure platform stability and performance.
Nice-to-Have Skills:
- Experience in the mobility, parking, or transportation industries.
- Knowledge of UK mobility regulations or experience working with international standards.
- Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) for deployment and scalability.
- Exposure to DevOps tools (CI/CD pipelines, Docker, Kubernetes).
- Blockchain or AI knowledge as applied to mobility services.
Why Join Us:
- Start-up Culture: Join a fast-moving, collaborative environment where your contributions directly impact the product and company’s growth.
- Work with a team boasting over 50 years of experience in innovation, digital transformation, and delivering cutting-edge solutions for clients across industries.
- Equity-based role with significant potential upside once revenue targets are achieved.
- Be a key player in shaping the future of parking and mobility ecosystems.
- Flexible work hours, with the ability to work remotely from anywhere.
"The future cannot be predicted, but futures can be invented" - Dennis Gabor, Physicist.
Digital Ties is an equal opportunities employer and we like diverse teams. We don't discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or any other legally protected status. We make our recruiting decisions based on your experience and skills. We respect the privacy and security of data, including the personal data of candidates.
