Job Overview
Company logo: https://media.licdn.com/dms/image/v2/D4D0BAQEUNfJQaO1RhA/company-logo_200_200/B4DZVScfQkGcAI-/0/1740844954946/hyperon_talent_logo?e=1749081600&v=beta&t=iujl0Paiy6SX3SC6zOKdFraALuDuUmigUwovEXDwKOU About Velocity
Velocity places top developers in high-impact roles at leading Silicon Valley startups. We work with cutting-edge companies to build world-class software teams, giving engineers the opportunity to work on challenging problems, collaborate with top-tier talent, and contribute to groundbreaking products.
Role Overview
We’re looking for a Full-Stack Engineer who thrives in fast-moving environments and enjoys building products from the ground up. You’ll play a crucial role in shaping our platform, working across the stack to develop and refine key features, improve performance, and support early customers. This is an opportunity to make a significant impact on both our product and company direction.
What You’ll Do
Feature Development: Design, build, and refine features requested by early customers Bug Resolution: Investigate, troubleshoot, and resolve reported issues Rapid Prototyping: Build and test prototypes to validate product ideas and de-risk technical decisions Codebase Refactoring: Optimize existing code for performance, maintainability, and scalability Quality Assurance: Write automated tests and ensure reliability in production Beta Testing & Onboarding: Support the rollout of new features and assist in onboarding early users Technical Documentation: Contribute to clear and organized technical documentation Ad-Hoc Engineering Tasks: Take on additional engineering responsibilities as needed
Who You Are
A pragmatic problem solver who values progress over perfectionSomeone who thrives in ambiguity and can adapt quickly in a startup environmentA seasoned builder with experience developing and maintaining production applicationsA team player who communicates effectively and collaborates across disciplinesSomeone who recognizes that speed is a competitive advantage and prioritizes execution
Our Tech Stack
Frontend
Svelte.js (preferred) or other modern FE frameworks (React, Vue, etc.)Tailwind CSS / ShadCN / Flowbite for UI components
Backend
SvelteKitMongoDBElysia.jsSendGrid / Twilio
Infrastructure
VercelGitHub
What We’re Looking For
Frontend Skills
✅ Must Have:
Proficiency in SvelteKit (preferred) or a modern frontend framework (React, Vue, etc.)
Should Have:
Experience with ShadCN, Flowbite, Tailwind CSS Basic UI/UX skills and ability to create low-fidelity mockups in Figma
Nice to Have:
Experience with user research and visual design
Backend Skills
✅ Must Have:
3+ years of experience building and maintaining production backend applicationsStrong backend development experience with Node.js, TypeScript, or other backend stacks (Rails, Django, Laravel, etc.) Experience with NoSQL databases (MongoDB, DynamoDB, etc.)
Should Have:
2+ years of experience with TypeScript & Node.js
Nice to Have:
Experience with SvelteKit, Next.js, or similar full-stack JS frameworks Experience with Twilio, SendGrid, or other messaging APIs Experience integrating with HRIS or EMS providers Experience developing staffing, scheduling, or workforce management systems
Infrastructure Skills
✅ Must Have:
Experience managing cloud resources in Vercel, DigitalOcean, or Fly.io (not AWS/GCP/Azure)
Should Have:
Familiarity with GitHub Actions or other CI/CD toolsBasic knowledge of DNS configuration (e.g., Namecheap)
Nice to Have:
Experience with containerized applications (Docker, Kubernetes) (not currently in use but useful for future expansion)
Bonus Skills
Experience building native mobile applications (iOS/Android) or Progressive Web Apps (PWA) Background in low-latency systems or real-time applications
Why Join Velocity?
Build from the ground up – Shape the future of our platform and company.
⚡ Fast-moving & agile – Work on challenging problems with a high-impact team.
End-to-end ownership – Drive features from idea to production.
Remote-first – Work from anywhere while staying connected with a tight-knit team.