Job Title: Staff Engineer / Technical Lead (Remote, Open to Global Applicants) Location: Remote (preference for candidates able to work within UK time zone) Salary Range: $80,000 to $150,000 USD, based on location, experience, options, and role fit About Ekei Ekei is on a mission to defrag the fragmented logistics and supply chain industry.
Our SaaS platform automates and optimizes freight booking and management for mid-sized companies that import and export goods.
Seamlessly integrating with ERP systems like Microsoft Dynamics Business Central, Ekei connects businesses to a global marketplace of freight forwarders.
Our vision is ambitious: to build the "Supply Cloud," the Internet of Logistics, that transforms how companies move goods around the world, making it smarter, greener, and more efficient.
As an early-stage startup backed by Techstars, we're poised for rapid growth and looking for a passionate Staff Engineer / Technical Lead to join our journey.
If you're excited about building transformative technology from the ground up and making a significant impact, we'd love to hear from you.
The Role As our Staff Engineer / Technical Lead, you'll be the cornerstone of our technical team.
You'll work closely with the CEO and the other developers to architect, build, and scale our platform.
This is a hands-on role where you'll have the autonomy to make critical technical decisions, influence the product roadmap, and shape the future of logistics technology.
Since we're an early-stage startup backed by a top accelerator, we're looking for someone who understands the unique rhythm of startup life—the fast pace, the constant challenges, and the occasional chaos that comes with building something from the ground up.
This role is for someone who thrives in a dynamic environment, who's ready for the ups and downs, and who's excited to roll up their sleeves to solve tough problems.
The benefits?
You'll be part of a high-performance team that's all-in on our vision, a group that works hard and goes the extra mile to make a real impact.
And we plan to have a lot of fun while doing it.
As we grow, we're setting aside budget to bring the team together in person in inspiring places like Bali, so we can connect, collaborate, and enjoy the journey together.
Key Responsibilities Architectural Leadership: Design and implement the overall architecture of our SaaS platform, ensuring scalability, reliability, and security.
Product Development: Lead the development of new features and enhancements, from concept to deployment.
Technical Strategy: Collaborate with the CEO to align the technical roadmap with business goals and user needs.
Team Building: Play a pivotal role in hiring, mentoring, and leading a high-performing engineering team as the company grows.
ERP Integration: Oversee the integration of our platform with various ERP systems, beginning with Microsoft Dynamics Business Central.
Quality Assurance: Establish coding standards, best practices, and conduct code reviews to maintain high code quality.
Innovation: Stay updated with emerging technologies and industry trends to ensure our platform remains cutting-edge.
Collaboration: Work cross-functionally with stakeholders, including early adopters and supply chain professionals, to gather feedback and iterate on the product.
What We're Looking For Technical Qualifications Experience: Minimum of 10 years in software engineering, with at least 3 years in a lead or architect role.
Backend Expertise: Proficient in server-side languages such as Node.js, Python, or Java.
Experience with building RESTful APIs and microservices architecture.
Frontend Skills: Strong knowledge of modern frontend frameworks like React.js or Angular.
Experience with responsive design and user-centric interfaces.
Cloud Proficiency: Hands-on experience with cloud platforms like AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Platform.
Familiarity with services like AWS EC2, Lambda, S3, and RDS.
Database Management: Expertise in both SQL and NoSQL databases (e.g., PostgreSQL, MongoDB).
Ability to design and optimize database schemas.
ERP Integration: Experience integrating software applications with ERP systems, particularly Microsoft Dynamics Business Central, is a significant plus.
(Also warehouse management systems.)
DevOps Knowledge: Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines, containerization (Docker), and orchestration tools (Kubernetes).
Security Practices: Strong understanding of application security, authentication protocols (OAuth, JWT), and data protection.
API Integration: Experience with third-party API integrations and developing scalable API services.
Soft Skills Leadership Abilities: Proven track record of leading engineering teams and projects to successful outcomes.
Strategic Thinker: Ability to align technical decisions with business objectives and user needs.
Excellent Communicator: Strong verbal and written communication skills to articulate complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
Problem Solver: Innovative mindset with the ability to tackle complex challenges creatively.
Team Player: Collaborative attitude and a willingness to mentor and learn from others.
Why Join Ekei?
Make an Impact: Be part of a small, agile team where your contributions directly influence the company's success and the future of logistics technology.
Growth Opportunity: As an early hire, you'll have significant opportunities for professional growth, including potential equity participation.
Innovative Environment: Work on challenging problems using cutting-edge technologies in a startup that's disrupting a traditional industry.
Collaborative Culture: Join a team that values openness, collaboration, and continuous learning.
Flexible Work Arrangements: Enjoy the flexibility of remote work while collaborating with a diverse team.
How to Apply If you're excited about the prospect of shaping the future of logistics and meet the qualifications above, we'd love to hear from you!
To apply, please send the following to ******: Your updated resume or CV.
A brief cover letter explaining why you're interested in joining Ekei and how your experience aligns with this role.
Links to your GitHub, LinkedIn, or any relevant projects or portfolios.
We will be thoroughly checking references.
Join us on our mission to transform the logistics industry through innovation and automation.
Let's build the future together!
Note: We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company.
We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.