Senior Engineer - Full Stack

Description

• TrustedHousesitters is a fast growing, direct-to-consumer marketplace that is redefining pet care and travel.

• Our platform connects a thriving global community of pet lovers through a unique trust-based membership model.

• We’re on a mission to create a world where pet owners can travel with peace of mind , knowing their pets are in safe hands, while sitters enjoy unique homestays around the world.

• Our vision is simple: to become the world’s most loved travel solution for pet people - and we’re making it a reality.

• With almost 250,000 members worldwide with the ambition of scaling to 1 Million, 97% say we have improved their lives, and our growth is high as word-of-mouth fuels a fast-growing, passionate community.

• TrustedHousesitters was named one of Escape the City's top organisations to work for in 2023 and we were proud to be part of the 2024 cohort of Technation’s Future Fifty, the UK’s leading pre-IPO programme.

• In October 2024 we secured B Corp certification, reflecting our commitment to our people, the planet and pets across the world.

• At TrustedHousesitters, we embrace a collaborative, high-impact work environment where innovation, individual accountability, and ownership drive everything we do.

• We believe in empowering our people to see the real impact of their work. Every team member plays a role in crafting quality experiences for our members, and we continuously push ourselves to improve, iterate, and innovate always with the goal of strengthening our global community of pet lovers.

• Now is an exciting time to join TrustedHousesitters where innovation, advocacy and community-driven growth are at the heart of our success. If you're looking to make a real impact in a mission-led, fast-scaling tech business, this is the right place for you.

About the Role:

• We are seeking a motivated Senior Full Stack Engineer with a front-end focus to join our Health Alliance team, which plays a critical role in the monetisation strategy and driving our mission to scale TrustedHousesitters from 250K to 1 million members.

• This role leans heavily into front-end development and user experience, with a strong emphasis on building fast, accessible, and engaging product surfaces.

• While you’ll have exposure to our Python/Django back-end with SQL DB, the ideal candidate will bring deep expertise in technologies like React, Next.js, and modern front-end performance and SEO best practices.

• As part of the Health Alliance, you’ll thrive in a collaborative, experimentation-driven environment where iteration, autonomy, and impact are core values.

• Your work will directly shape how pet owners and sitters experience the platform with meaningful ownership over the features you build.

Requirements

• Proven experience (4+ years) in full-stack development, including production-grade React (or similar), TypeScript, Javascript, and backend development preferably with Python/Django or equivalent language/frameworks.

• Strong understanding of scalable web architecture, performance optimisation, and secure coding practices.

• Experience designing, building, and evolving APIs and integrating with third-party platforms. Hands-on experience with Next.js, SSR/SSG strategies, and Core Web Vitals optimisation.

• Solid foundation in HTML, CSS, and accessibility best practices. Ability to lead technical discovery, architecture planning, and implementation of complex product features.

• Excellent communication skills and confidence in collaborating cross-functionally with Product Managers, Designers, and non-technical stakeholders.

• Comfortable driving initiatives in ambiguous problem spaces, aligning business and technical perspectives. Experience mentoring engineers through pairing, code reviews, and knowledge-sharing.

• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines, automated testing strategies, and observability tools (e.g., GitHub Actions, Sentry, Datadog).

• A mindset geared toward experimentation, measurement, and continuous improvement, especially within growth-driven product teams.

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