Lead Developer (m/f/d)

Fighting climate change by building a radically more sustainable future on earth is the biggest challenge our humanity has ever faced.

Founded at the heart of Berlin, SQUAKE enables companies and people all over the world to join forces and inspire and power sustainable travel and logistics decisions.

The SQUAKE Solution Suite gives access to precise carbon calculations for all types of activity – including air, road, sea, accommodations, warehousing, and more – according to national and international standards. Carbon removal and reduction is automated along the purchase flow – from vendor selection (Sustainable Aviation Fuels, Direct Air Capture, reforestation), to inventory management, invoicing and credit retirement. All via the marketing leading API or no-code.

Join the growing community of forward-thinking businesses that are making a difference with SQUAKE. Together, we can build a sustainable future for our planet, ensuring a healthier environment for generations to come. Let’s bring the company's carbon targets to life together!

Tasks

• Assume a lead role in our development team, driving strategic initiatives and mentoring junior developers
• Advance our backend and frontend systems, prioritizing scalability, security, and performance. Your efforts will directly shape the reliability and effectiveness of our offerings
• Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to introduce fresh features and solutions, playing an important role in upholding code integrity, fortifying system security, and advocating for ongoing enhancements across all technical domains
• Oversee technological infrastructure, optimizing processes for efficiency
• Engage in solving complex technical challenges while contributing to the strategic development and professionalization of our platform

Requirements

• 5+ years Proven track record in a leadership position in a high-growth start-up assembling high-performing tech teams
• Experience with greenfield products and strong hands-on technical ability to execute product iterations
• Readiness to work with ambiguity in a high-paced and fast-changing environment
• Excellent communication skills with technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Fluency in English and Located in Berlin or the willingness to relocate to Berlin
• Experience as a Senior / Lead Engineer in Big Tech, Scale-Ups or related companies is a big plus

Tech Stack:

• Backend: Ruby, Rails, Sorbet
• Frontend: React, Typescript, Tailwind
• Infrastructure: Terraform
• Tooling: Github, CircleCI, Sentry
• Hosting: AWS, Cloudflare, Webflow, Gitbook

Benefits

• Work with a smart and passionate team on one of the world’s most pressing topics
• Receive a competitive compensation, a monthly mobility budget and an equity in SQUAKE
• A modern and cozy office at the heart of Berlin with all amenities you look for
• We are ready for you, so start as soon as you want. The sooner, the better.

How will your first six months look like?

First Month: Dive into understanding our system with a hands-on
approach. You'll start by learning the ins and outs of our platform through pair programming sessions with our existing Team, and start to collaborate on the design and implementation of your first features, helping us grow the platform

After Three Months: Shift focus towards the professionalization of our platform.
You'll be encouraged to experiment with new ideas, enhance system capabilities, and contribute to the strategic development of our services.

After Six Months: you're driving the development team towards new milestones.
You lead our development team, contribute significantly to our growth strategy and become part of our Recruiting efforts to shape the future direction of the company.

DIVERSITY & INCLUSIVITY DISCLAIMER

SQUAKE is an equal-opportunity employer and proudly values diversity. We encourage candidates of all personal and professional backgrounds, identities, experiences and seniorities to apply.