Senior Full Stack Developer – Tech Lead

About Roomstay.io Roomstay.io is a fast-growing accommodation booking engine and technology platform that helps accommodation providers maximise direct bookings and reduce dependence on OTAs. We build modern, scalable web products used by hotels and property managers globally, with a strong focus on performance, UX, and conversion. We’re now looking for a Senior Full Stack Developer – Tech Lead to take ownership of our web platform, guide technical direction, and help us scale both the product and the team 🚀 About The Role As a Senior Full Stack Developer – Tech Lead, you’ll work hands-on across the full stack while acting as a technical leader for the team. You’ll be involved in architecture decisions, feature development, and performance optimisation, while mentoring other developers and collaborating closely with product, design, and business stakeholders. This is a key role with real impact — ideal for someone who enjoys building, improving, and leading, not just coding tickets. Key Responsibilities

• Lead the technical direction and execution of Roomstay.io’s web platform
• Design, build, and maintain scalable full-stack software solutions
• Ensure best practice in performance, secure coding, accessibility, and responsive design
• Mentor, monitor, and support mid-level developers, setting a high engineering standard
• Work closely with product, design, and business teams to deliver well-aligned solutions
• Own code quality, reviews, and long-term technical health of the platform
• Drive implementation of the product development roadmap
• Manage stakeholder expectations on timing and deliverables

Required Skills & Experience

• Proven full-stack development experience (frontend + backend integrations)
• High-level programming skills transferable to Typescript/JavaScript, SCSS/CSS, React, and SQL
• Excellent knowledge of Node and Next.js platforms
• Solid understanding of microservice architecture
• Experience leading or mentoring developers in a production environment
• Understanding of Git source control flows and CI/CD pipelines
• Comfortable working remotely with clear communication and an ownership mindset

Bonus Skills (Nice to Have)

• Familiarity with AWS services, particularly Lambda, RDS, CloudFront, and S3
• Experience using Jira or similar project management tools
• Experience with TypeORM or similar ORM libraries
• Familiarity with payments and payment gateway integrations
• Background in high-traffic or conversion-focused platforms (e.g. e-commerce, booking engines, SaaS)
• Awareness of AI/ML trends and technologies, including how AI can enhance platform functionality or user experience

Remote Work Expectations

• Time zone: Availability during core AEST business hours
• Location: Open to candidates based in Australia or New Zealand
• Collaboration: Daily communication via Slack, Zoom, and project tools
• Autonomy: Strong self-management and accountability are essential