Hiring a Founding Engineer for StoryTribe

Minimum Qualifications:

• Right to work in Sydney, Australia (No visa sponsorship will be provided)
• Employment Type: Full-time, Hybrid (3 days in the office)
• 3+ years of professional experience in full-stack development, with a focus on cloud-based applications.
• Proficiency in JavaScript, with extensive experience in React and Next.js.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Strong experience with Firebase, including Firestore, Firebase Functions, and Authentication.
• Solid understanding of canvas-based technologies, particularly Konva.js, or the ability to quickly learn them.
• Expertise in cloud services, particularly Google Cloud and Vercel.
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines, version control systems (Git), and cloud deployment tools.
• Knowledge of secure coding practices and effective API management.
• Experience with AI technologies, including integrating machine learning models and utilising AI-driven tools.
• Strong front-end development skills, with an eye for responsive, user-friendly UI design.

About StoryTribe:

StoryTribe is a rapidly growing startup and a Freemium SaaS platform that empowers anyone to tell their stories on a canvas — without drawing. We’ve experienced explosive user growth, reaching over 100k users within six months of launch, all without spending a single dollar on marketing. 50k global visitors visit our website each month.

We’re looking for a talented Full-Stack Engineer to join our founding team. This role comes with the potential to evolve into a technical leadership position, making a real impact on the future of our platform.

Learn more and try the free version at StoryTribe.com

About the Role:

We are seeking a Full-Stack Engineer with a strong background in building and deploying complex web applications using modern JavaScript frameworks. The ideal candidates will have experience with React, Next.js, and Firebase, and be proficient in deploying and managing cloud functions across multiple regions using Google Cloud. A key requirement is a solid understanding of or the ability to quickly learn canvas-based technologies, as our tech stack includes Konva.js for advanced graphical operations.

This is a unique opportunity for someone who is passionate about shaping the technical direction of a fast-growing company. As a member of the founding team, you will play a pivotal role in defining and driving the future of StoryTribe's technology.

Key Responsibilities

• Front-End Development:
  • Develop and maintain the StoryTribe App using Next.js and React.
  • Implement interactive and responsive UI components, leveraging frameworks like Tailwind CSS.
  • Work with Konva.js for canvas-based operations and graphical rendering within the app.
• Back-End Development:
  • Manage Firestore configurations, real-time data synchronization, and security rules.
  • Develop and deploy Firebase NodeJs Functions, including global distribution using Google Cloud services.
  • Handle API integrations and manage secure media storage with AWS S3 and Cloudflare.
• Deployment & Cloud Management:
  • Manage continuous deployment processes on Vercel, ensuring efficient integration with GitHub.
  • Optimize global deployment strategies using Google Cloud’s Load Balancer and Service Network Endpoint Groups (SNEGs).
  • Ensure secure handling of environment variables and sensitive data across all environments.

If you're looking for an exciting opportunity to contribute to a startup with massive potential and the chance to grow into a technical leadership position, please email your CV, LinkedIn profile, and contact details to [email protected]

Learn more about StoryTribe:

• Why Lo-fi: The Power of Simplicity
• Why AI will never be able to compete with StoryTribe
• Closing the Gap in Storyboarding Tools