Company Description
Sponsored by the original Smiley Company, we are a non-profit, Community Interest Company (CIC) and ‘Matchmaker for Good’- providing an innovative free social network and impact-driven events that tackle big issues in society by connecting people and organisations with the ability to solve problems with others that need solutions.
Our vision is a world where people, communities and organisations work hand-in-hand to find answers to current social and environmental problems. Our mission is to empower communities around the world to act on issues important to them by means of our technology and events
Overview
The platform has just ‘soft-launched’ in UK and will be followed by other target EU countries and North American states in 2019, with an app to follow in June too.
The Role
We’re looking for a talented and experienced Full Stack Web Developer to join our growing team and support our expansion by taking ownership of the Technical strategy, manage all web/ app -related operations, lead technical discussions with partners and implement signed- off customisations, database management and management of integration with third party sites (e.g. recruitment and crowdfunding sites) and undertake routine maintenance and software upgrades. You will also be required to find and fix issues, build new platform functionality and stay up to date with the latest tech advancements to ensure longevity of the platform.
In your role of Full Stack Web Developer, you will report to the CEO and work closely with Marketing and Events Manager and Head of Global Partnerships to understand our goals and ambitions of becoming a leading-edge social network and matchmaking site that offering a seamless, engaging and intuitive user experience, with minimal down time and maximum security. You will be responsible for the project management of our new digital platform and will collaborate with multiple third-party stakeholders to ensure customisations are deployed smoothly, on time, within budget and in line with our partners’ expectations.
Personal Attributes
– Flexible, dynamic, solution focused, and happy to work as part of a small team.
– Meet challenges head on and thrive in a fast-paced start-up environment.
– Take ownership of the role and make a positive personal impact on our organisation.
– Approachable, dependable, highly motivated with a positive can-do attitude.
– Excellent communication skills, with the ability to build effective relationships at all levels and keep team members abreast of status and technical challenges you are facing.
– Methodical and solution focused with a keen eye for detail
– Personable and can work effectively with remote teams via collaboration tools (Skype, GoToMeeting), phone and email.