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Part Time Engineeer

Thryft Ship

Thryft Ship

Posted on May 11, 2025

Description

We’re looking for a Senior Full Stack Engineer to join us for ~20 hours/week with the possibility of transitioning into a full-time position in the future. In this role, you’ll be the hands-on engineering lead, reporting directly to our CTO. You’ll have the independence to own projects end-to-end while helping shape best practices in our tech stack.

Responsibilities

  • Lead Development Efforts: Own the engineering process from design to deployment for critical features and projects.
  • Frontend & Backend Work: Build and maintain our Next.js front end and Django back end, ensuring clean, maintainable code.
  • GraphQL & Stripe Integrations: Implement and optimize GraphQL endpoints, with a particular focus on upcoming Stripe integration projects.
  • AWS & Docker: Leverage AWS services and Docker for reliable, scalable deployments.
  • Establish Best Practices: Improve our basic CI/CD and testing frameworks, ensuring high code quality and reliability.
  • Collaboration & Leadership: Work closely with the CEO, CTO, and engineering team to drive technical strategy and deliver features on time.
  • Startup Mindset: Adapt quickly to evolving requirements, take ownership of challenges, and communicate effectively with non-technical stakeholders.

Skills & Qualifications

  • Strong Full Stack Skills: Proficiency in Next.js (React) on the front end and Django on the back end.
  • GraphQL Experience: Familiarity with GraphQL for building and consuming APIs.
  • Cloud & Containerization: Comfortable with AWS (or similar cloud providers) and Docker for deployments.
  • Self-Starter: Ability to self-manage, self-police code quality, and work efficiently in a fast-paced startup environment.
  • Excellent Communication: You can articulate technical concepts to both technical and non-technical team members.
  • Bonus: Prior Stripe integration experience or knowledge of Stripe Connect.
  • Benefits

  • Remote & Flexible: Work from anywhere, ~20 hours per week to start.
  • Impactful Work: Contribute to building and refining a platform used by growing businesses.
  • Future Opportunities: Potential for conversion to a full-time role as we scale.
  • Startup Culture: Take ownership, move fast, and enjoy a high level of autonomy.