Job Description
Job Description
About Octopus HR
Octopus HR is a fractional HR consultancy that partners with high-growth startups to build exceptional teams. We specialize in talent acquisition, people operations, and HR strategy for innovative companies scaling rapidly. We're proud to partner with Pluvo on this search.
The Opportunity
Pluvo is seeking an experienced Senior Full Stack Developer to join their team at a critical moment of scale. This role offers the chance to solve complex performance and infrastructure challenges, work with modern technologies, and make a significant impact on a product used by finance teams every day.
ResponsibilitiesPerformance Optimization & Scalability
- Diagnose and resolve memory issues and performance bottlenecks causing system instability
- Architect backend services and APIs that handle growing data volumes and user traffic
- Optimize database queries and implement caching strategies for improved response times
- Design systems with horizontal scalability in mind from day one
Database Engineering & Security
Lead database design and optimization - ensuring data is stored, accessed, and scaled securely and efficientlyImplement secure, scalable storage solutions using PostgreSQL (or similar technologies)Champion data integrity, encryption best practices, and compliance standardsFull Stack Development
Build and maintain high-performance frontends with Next.js and TypeScriptOwn backend development using Node.js, creating clean, well-documented APIsImplement and maintain CI / CD pipelines to streamline deployment and reduce manual overheadShip new features from concept to productionTeam Leadership & Mentorship
Coach and mentor junior developers - share knowledge, set standards, and conduct thoughtful code reviewsCultivate a high-quality engineering culture grounded in collaboration and continuous improvementHelp establish best practices around performance, security, and code qualityCross-Functional Collaboration
Work closely with Leadership, Product, Design, and QA to ship high-quality featuresParticipate in sprint planning and lead technical discussions that shape product outcomesCommunicate complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholdersRequirements
5+ years of full-stack development experience with production systems at scaleStrong cloud infrastructure experience, particularly with AWS (EC2, RDS, Lambda, S3, CloudWatch, etc.)Proven track record of performance optimization and solving scalability challengesDeep expertise in TypeScript / JavaScript and modern full-stack developmentExpert-level knowledge of Next.js or React frameworksExtensive experience with database design, optimization, and scaling (PostgreSQL strongly preferred)Strong understanding of system architecture and designing for reliability and scalabilityPassion for clean code, security best practices, and modern software architectureProven ability to solve problems creatively and effectivelyExcellent verbal and written communication skillsExperience with software versioning tools like Git (ideally GitHub)Demonstrated experience in mentoring and coaching junior developersExperience with agile methodology and sprint tracking tools such as JiraNice to Haves
Experience with JavaExperience building integrations with accounting systems (QuickBooks, Xero, NetSuite, etc.)Experience with CRM integrations or other enterprise SaaS integrationsKnowledge of the financial industry or experience working in a fintech SaaS companyFamiliarity with FP&A platforms (like Causal, Pigment, or similar)Experience with DevOps practices and infrastructure as codePrevious experience at a high-growth startupBenefits
Impact : Your work will directly enable the company's ability to scale and serve more customersTechnical Challenges : Real, meaty problems around performance, scalability, and cloud architectureTeam : Collaborative, talented team that values quality and continuous learningGrowth : Shape technical direction and grow into technical leadership roles