Italawa

Full Stack Engineer

July 30, 2025
Other
Remote · Nigeria
Entry level
Full-stack Developer
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Job Description

Full Stack Developer (Contract / Freelance)

Location: Remote (Preference for Nigeria or West Africa)

Start Date: ASAP

Duration: 3–6 months

Compensation: ₦200,000 – ₦600,000/month (Depending on Experience)

Summary

We are a stealth-mode startup on a mission to redefine Africa’s youth experience economy. Our platform is the digital plug for cultural, social, and lifestyle experiences curated for Gen Z and Millennial audiences in Nigeria and the diaspora.

We're looking for a Full Stack Developer to help us bring our concierge-style MVP to life. You’ll work closely with the founding and creative team to build and launch a mobile-first web platform integrated with WhatsApp, digital payments, and vendor tools.

Success in this role means rapidly delivering a functional MVP with clean, mobile-responsive design and real-world usability. This is a great opportunity to shape both product and technical direction in a fast-moving, early-stage environment.

Responsibilities

  • Build and deploy a mobile-first concierge web application (MVP)
  • Design and implement user booking flows and dashboards
  • Integrate WhatsApp Cloud API for real-time, chat-based concierge service
  • Set up secure user authentication and session handling
  • Integrate Paystack and Stripe for local and international payments
  • Develop a vendor admin panel (CRUD + notifications)
  • Ensure mobile-first, responsive UI/UX
  • Write clean, modular, well-documented code
  • Communicate progress clearly in a remote-first, async team environment

Qualifications

  • 3+ years of full stack development experience
  • Strong knowledge of:
  • Frontend: React.js / Next.js, Tailwind CSS
  • Backend: Node.js, Firebase or Supabase
  • Database: PostgreSQL or Firestore
  • Messaging: WhatsApp Cloud API, Twilio
  • Payments: Paystack, Stripe
  • Infra/DevOps: Vercel, Netlify, Railway
  • Proven experience integrating third-party APIs (auth, payments, messaging)
  • Familiarity with mobile-responsive UI/UX design best practices
  • Ability to work independently and iterate quickly with a MVP-first mindset
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Familiarity with Nigerian or West African digital culture is a plus

How to Apply

To be considered, please submit your application via the form below:

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