Fullstack Developer

at  HAPPY SOCKS

We are Happy Socks, an innovative fashion company that specializes in designing and producing unique, high-quality fashion items. We sell directly to consumers through our online and physical channels, as well as wholesale to a range of partners. Our tech team is at the core of our digital innovation and development, driving initiatives that enhance the customer experience, optimize internal processes, and improve the efficiency of our supply chain. We value creativity, collaboration, and a forward-thinking approach to problem-solving.

Requirements:

• Experience: 3-5 years of experience as a fullstack developer.
• Technical Skills:
• Front-end: A fullstack web framework like Nuxt3, but Next.js or Remix would work as well, TypeScript, Headless CMS (Storyblok is a plus)
• Back-end: Node.js, Serverless Lambdas, Microservices, SQS, API integration
• Cloud Platforms: AWS, Vercel
• Architecture: Experience working with micro-services, queues, and message buses
• HTML & CSS: Proficiency in HTML5, CSS3, and modern UI/UX development techniques, including responsive and adaptive design.
• Database Knowledge: Experience with both relational databases (e.g. MySQL or MariaDB) and document databases (e.g. DynamoDB).
• Version Control: Experience with Git and collaborative development workflows.
• Problem Solving: Strong problem-solving skills and a proactive attitude towards challenges. Know when to push on with your own research, but also when to reach out. And help out your colleagues by writing relevant documentation.
• E-commerce Experience: Experience working in an e-commerce environment, systems managing carts, orders, payment solutions et c.
• Attention to detail: Ensure that all built functionality works reliably across various scenarios, proactively addressing potential edge cases to prevent unexpected issues

As a Fullstack Engineer, you will be responsible for developing both the front-end and back-end components of our applications. And when we say back-end we truly mean the back-end. You will work closely with designers, our product manager, and other engineers to build new features, improve user experience, and ensure scalability and performance. Our tech team takes a proactive approach, identifying opportunities for improvement and taking initiative without waiting for specific assignments. We are looking for a candidate that will strive to fit into that culture.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design and implement user interfaces using HTML, CSS, and TypeScript, ensuring an engaging and consistent user experience.
• Work with designers to create responsive and accessible UI/UX, ensuring a seamless experience across devices.
• Develop and maintain internal and external web applications.
• Design and implement APIs and integrate with both internal and external third-party services.
• Work with micro-services, queues, and message buses to ensure scalable and resilient architecture.
• Optimize applications for performance, scalability, security, as well as operational resilience.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand requirements and deliver features that align with the business goals.
• Be proactive in identifying potential issues and resolving them before they become problems, ensuring smooth operation and minimizing disruptions.
• Participate in code reviews to maintain high code quality.
• Troubleshoot, debug, and resolve issues as they arise.

Requirements:

• Experience: 3-5 years of experience as a fullstack developer.
• Technical Skills:
• Front-end: A fullstack web framework like Nuxt3, but Next.js or Remix would work as well, TypeScript, Headless CMS (Storyblok is a plus)
• Back-end: Node.js, Serverless Lambdas, Microservices, SQS, API integration
• Cloud Platforms: AWS, Vercel
• Architecture: Experience working with micro-services, queues, and message buses
• HTML & CSS: Proficiency in HTML5, CSS3, and modern UI/UX development techniques, including responsive and adaptive design.
• Database Knowledge: Experience with both relational databases (e.g. MySQL or MariaDB) and document databases (e.g. DynamoDB).
• Version Control: Experience with Git and collaborative development workflows.
• Problem Solving: Strong problem-solving skills and a proactive attitude towards challenges. Know when to push on with your own research, but also when to reach out. And help out your colleagues by writing relevant documentation.
• E-commerce Experience: Experience working in an e-commerce environment, systems managing carts, orders, payment solutions et c.
• Attention to detail: Ensure that all built functionality works reliably across various scenarios, proactively addressing potential edge cases to prevent unexpected issues.

Nice to Have:

• Experience with Azure or GCP, and familiarity with CI/CD pipelines.
• Experience with web accessibility best practices, ensuring inclusive and accessible user experiences.

But most importantly, you have the personality to fit a somewhat crazy, fun work environment where we believe in color and playfulness, a place where you can expect the unexpected and you are a source of creative weirdness.