Our company description
Mission is a platform for hiring, vetting and managing software development talents. It enables our clients to connect with the world’s best talent to build mission-critical software products.
About the Client
This client is a hospitality technology startup on a mission to reinvent the hotel guest experience. They are building a mobile-first platform from the ground up. The MVP is a mobile-first platform built for hotel guests and hospitality staff. The scope includes:
- Guest-facing app with real-time concierge services
- AI-powered backend features (LLM, RAG, middleware)
- Integration with property management and POS systems
- Clean, scalable full stack architecture for future feature growth
This is a unique opportunity to help define the foundation of a modern SaaS product in a high-impact vertical.
About the role
We are looking for a Senior Full Stack Developer to help architect and deliver the MVP. This is a contractor role for an experienced engineer who thrives in startup environments, values clean and scalable architecture, and can collaborate effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders. You’ll work closely with our Product Manager and AI/ML engineers to bring an intelligent, mobile-first platform to life.
Key Responsibilities
- Design and build scalable frontend and backend systems using React, Node.js, and Next.js
- Collaborate with the Product Manager to translate product requirements into high-quality technical solutions
- Build RESTful and GraphQL APIs and work with AI engineers to connect backend services to LLM components
- Develop middleware for integrating third-party platforms (e.g., hotel PMS and POS systems like Oracle OPERA, Mews, Micros)
- Ensure mobile-first responsiveness and performance across modern browsers and devices
- Implement secure, multi-tenant architecture from day one
- Participate in sprint planning, code reviews, and system design discussions
Requirements
- 4+ years of professional experience in full stack web development
- Deep proficiency in React, Node.js, Next.js, and modern JavaScript/TypeScript tooling
- Solid understanding of API architecture (REST/GraphQL) and secure backend development
- Experience with cloud-based infrastructure (AWS, GCP, or Azure)
- Familiarity with authentication, RBAC, and session management in multi-tenant SaaS systems
- Strong database experience (SQL or NoSQL) and data modeling skills
- A collaborative, startup-oriented mindset and attention to product details
- Clear communication in English and ability to work in EST-friendly hours
Bonus Skills
- Experience in hospitality tech or integrations with PMS (e.g., Oracle OPERA, Mews) or POS (e.g., Micros) systems
- Exposure to mobile-first development patterns or progressive web apps ( PWAs)
- Familiarity with LLM and AI-driven UI features
- DevOps skills (CI/CD pipelines, containerization, observability)
- lExperience in building MVPs or rapid prototyping in lean environment