Job Description

About Scale.jobs

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Scale.jobs is a career-tech platform providing end-to-end job search assistance to job seekers across the globe, offering Career Coaching (Resume Writing, LinkedIn Optimization, Interview Prep), Human-led Job Finding and Applying, and AI-Tailored Resumes and Cover Letters, combining Human + Technology to get job seekers hired faster and smarter.

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About the Role

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We are looking for a Full Stack Engineer (Next.js + tRPC) to work closely with the founding team in building and scaling a modern, high-performance web platform. You'll play a key role in shaping both the product and engineering decisions, collaborating across product, engineering, and marketing to deliver a seamless user experience. This is a role for someone who is comfortable working in a fast-paced startup environment, taking ownership, and contributing across the stack, from frontend UX to backend APIs and integrations.

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Key Responsibilities

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- Build and maintain scalable web applications using Next.js (App Router) and React 18
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- Develop end-to-end type-safe APIs using tRPC and backend services with Hono
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- Design and manage database schemas and queries using PostgreSQL and Prisma
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- Collaborate directly with co-founders to define product requirements, architecture, and roadmap
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- Work closely with the marketing team to implement SEO strategies and optimize web performance
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- Integrate third-party services like Clerk (authentication) and Stripe (payments)
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- Implement responsive and accessible UI using Tailwind CSS, Shadcn, Radix UI, and contemporary component patterns
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- Manage server state and data fetching using TanStack React Query
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- Contribute to analytics, logging, and monitoring using tools like PostHog and Axiom
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- Participate in code reviews, architectural discussions, and performance optimizations
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- Work within a monorepo setup (pnpm + Turborepo) for efficient development and scaling
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Must-Have Qualifications

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- Proficiency in TypeScript
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- Hands-on experience with Next.js and React
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- Experience building APIs using tRPC or similar frameworks
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- Solid understanding of backend development (Node.js-based frameworks like Hono or Express)
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- Experience with PostgreSQL and ORMs like Prisma
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- Strong knowledge of REST/HTTP concepts, API design, and data fetching strategies
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- React Query (TanStack Query) for server state management
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- Experience with modern styling approaches like Tailwind CSS
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- Familiarity with Git and team-oriented workflows
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- Strong problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and ability to take ownership of features from concept to production
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Nice-to-Have Skills

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- Experience with monorepo setups using Turborepo and pnpm
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- Familiarity with authentication systems like Clerk
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- Experience with Stripe or payment integrations
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- Experience with AI integrations (e.g., OpenAI, Vercel AI SDK)
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- Exposure to Docker and cloud services like AWS S3
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- Experience working on SEO optimization and performance improvements
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- Prior experience working closely with founders or startup teams
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What Success Looks Like

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- Owning and shipping features end-to-end with minimal hand-holding
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- Writing clean, scalable, and well-documented code that the team can build on
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- Proactively identifying performance bottlenecks and resolving them before they become problems
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- Contributing meaningfully to architectural and product decisions alongside the founding team
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What's in It for You

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- Work directly with the founding team, fast learning and real ownership from Day 1
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- Shape the product and engineering culture at an early-stage, fast-growing startup
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- Work on a modern, cutting-edge tech stack across the full product lifecycle
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📌 Full Stack Engineer (Hyderabad)
🏢 Scale.jobs
📍 Hyderabad