Full-Stack Developer (Backend-Heavy, TypeScript)

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Full-Stack Developer (Backend-Heavy, TypeScript / Convex)
Location: Addis Abbaba, working remote
Position Type: Full-Time
Compensation: $9/hour
Job Overview
We are looking for a backend-focused Full-Stack Developer to become a core technical builder on our team.
Your primary responsibility will be building and scaling our backend systems using TypeScript in Convex. However, this is a startup environment — when needed, you’ll also contribute to the frontend (React Native) and help wherever the product needs support. This is not a narrow role. We want a jack-of-all-trades builder with a strong backend foundation, someone who thinks outside the box, moves fast, solves problems creatively, and takes ownership.
If you’re the type of developer who likes wearing multiple hats and building real systems from the ground up, this role is for you.
Core Responsibilities
Backend Development (Primary Focus)

Architect and build backend systems using TypeScript and Convex

Design scalable APIs and data models

Implement business logic and core infrastructure

Integrate and manage supervision tools (ideally using Go or similar technologies)

Support MDM integrations and backend logic related to device management

Ensure performance, reliability, and security of backend services

Full-Stack Contributions (Secondary)

Contribute to frontend development when needed using React Native

Work with Expo-based mobile apps when required

Collaborate closely with mobile and product teams to ship features end-to-end

Required Skills & Experience

Strong backend experience (production-level systems)

Proficiency in TypeScript (required)

Experience building with or willingness to work deeply in Convex

Solid understanding of backend architecture and API design

Experience integrating third-party systems and services

Strong problem-solving ability

Startup mentality — adaptable, ownership-driven, resourceful

Comfortable operating in ambiguity and building from scratch

Nice to Have

Experience with React Native

Experience with Go

Understanding of MDM systems

Experience working in early-stage startups

Experience across both backend and mobile systems

What We’re Looking For

A true builder

An out-of-the-box thinker

Someone who doesn’t wait for instructions — they figure it out

Comfortable moving between backend, infrastructure, and frontend when needed

A developer who wants to prove themselves by shipping real systems

Requirements

Strong backend experience (production-level systems)

Proficiency in TypeScript (required)

Experience building with or willingness to work deeply in Convex

Solid understanding of backend architecture and API design

Experience integrating third-party systems and services

Strong problem-solving ability

Startup mentality — adaptable, ownership-driven, resourceful

Comfortable operating in ambiguity and building from scratch

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