Full Stack Developer

Job Description

Summary

Seeking a Senior Full Stack Developer to lead the development of a smart home integration platform that bridges lighting control systems with motorized shading solutions. This role involves building real-time, secure, and user-friendly applications on embedded gateway devices using modern full stack technologies.

General information

This role supports a high-end residential automation team focused on delivering seamless, premium user experiences. The project centers on integrating motorized shading systems with lighting control keypads, enabling unified operation through proprietary IoT protocols. The system runs on embedded Linux-based gateways, with a TypeScript/Node.js backend and a lightweight web UI using Preact.

Key goals include real-time state monitoring, secure device pairing, robust API development, and intuitive configuration interfaces. The project is in active development with access to physical test hardware and a flexible, collaborative work setup.

Task and deliverables

Develop and maintain backend services for device discovery, communication, and control

Build web-based UI for device configuration, programming, and live updates

Implement WebSocket-based real-time communication across systems

Design and maintain RESTful APIs for device management and scene execution

Manage certificate-based authentication and secure device pairing workflows

Build error logging, monitoring, and recovery tools for production deployments

Write unit and integration tests to ensure code stability and maintainability

Create and maintain internal technical documentation and API references

Engagement highlights

Hands-on role in shaping next-gen smart home experiences

Access to advanced test environments and real-world IoT hardware

Talents who can visit the office 1-2 days per week are preferred.

Required

5+ years professional experience in software development

3+ years working with TypeScript/JavaScript in production environments

2+ years backend experience with Node.js and Express.js

Experience building full-stack applications using React or Preact

Proficient in RESTful API design, asynchronous programming, and debugging

Strong understanding of networking fundamentals (TCP, TLS, mDNS)

Experience with WebSockets and device discovery protocols

Comfortable working with proprietary or undocumented APIs/protocols

Strong communication and documentation skills

Nice to have

Experience with IoT device integration or smart home systems

Background in embedded or gateway systems development

Familiarity with Python scripting for tooling and automation

Understanding of state management in distributed systems

Exposure to residential networking setups and challenges