Senior Software Engineer in Wheel the World

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Wheel the World is a travel tech startup with thepurpose to MAKE THE WORLD ACCESSIBLE. By building a cutting-edge model of accessibility data, which is extracted, organized, and displayed on www.gowheeltheworld.com, we allow people with disabilities to find and book accessible travel experiences including hotels, tours, and activities with accessibility information they need in the most amazing destinations in the world.

Our vision: To become the best worldwide solution for people with disabilities to travel the world.

We are an international team, passionate about the combination of tech and accessibility. Our commitment is to provide detailed and accurate accessibility information of travel products and services, so we can allow millions of travelers with disabilities to explore the world without limits. TechCrunch article about Wheel the World.

Core values: passion, positive activism, disruptiveness, humility, and collaboration. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7E_n_zNBG_I

Job functions

Deliver quality code for each product you work on
Setup unit testing where applicable and quality assurance over your deliverables
Work closely with the product team to fulfill business goals
Take full advantage and best practices from external contributors
Help other devs with less experience develop their skills as engineers

Expectations

You will be expected to propose ideas, as well as to be open to other’s perspectives, and whichever the situation, to deploy new products and features rapidly.
All Wheel the World all team members are expected to speak English fluently.
You believe in our mission
You are result-driven and resourceful
You are autonomous and need minimum guidance, and yet you are able to follow instructions and open-minded when being mentored

Qualifications and requirements

At least 5+ years developing software.
Experience with React / Redux / Typescript and NodeJS so you can start developing right away.
Basic SQL and MySQL (we use TypeORM).
Git (with github/bitbucket/gitlab).

Desirable skills

Agile methodologies

Conditions

Work schedule is 100% flexible
We work 100% remote
We have access to several learning opportunities to allow you to grow and learn
All our team has stock options
4 weeks of vacations + 5 personal days per year
Laptop provided

Accessible An infrastructure adequate for people with special mobility needs.

Fully remote You can work from anywhere in the world.

Pet-friendly Pets are welcome at the premises.

Equity offered This position includes equity compensation (in the form of stock options or another mechanism).

Flexible hours Flexible schedule and freedom for attending family needs or personal errands.

Speaker travel If you speak at a conference, Wheel the World will cover your expenses.

Bicycle parking You can park your bicycle for free inside the premises.

Health coverage Wheel the World pays or copays health insurance for employees.

Company retreats Team-building activities outside the premises.

Computer provided Wheel the World provides a computer for your work.

Informal dress code No dress code is enforced.

Vacation over legal Wheel the World gives you paid vacations over the legal minimum.

Remote work policy

Fully remote

Candidates can reside anywhere in the world.