Project Based - Hybrid Working
Backslash Creative seeking an experienced Full-Stack Engineer (Javascript/Typescript) to lead the development of a mission-critical B2B SaaS. You will be the founding engineer responsible for building a complex, multi-location operational management platform from the ground up.
This role calls for an independent and pragmatic thinker — someone who can take full technical ownership, break down complex challenges into actionable steps, make practical tradeoffs aligned with business needs, and deliver effective solutions without waiting for constant direction.
Responsibilities
- Architect and build a comprehensive web-based platform using modern JavaScript frameworks
- Design scalable database schemas for multi-tenant, multi-location operations
- Implement real-time features for tracking, monitoring, and resource management
- Develop responsive interfaces optimized for B2B SaaS application
- Create complex business logic for resource allocation, optimization algorithms, compliance tracking, etc.
- Build robust reporting systems for audits and compliance
- Integrate third-party services (messaging APIs, payment systems, mapping services)
- Ensure uptime for mission-critical daily operations
- Collaborate with stakeholders internal and/or external party
- Document technical decisions and prepare for future team scaling
Requirements
Essential Skills (Must Have)
- 1+ years in developing/maintaining production grade SaaS application
- Strong backend development and RESTful API design
- Database expertise (PostgreSQL/MySQL) for implementing complex relational schemas
- Real-time systems implementation experience (WebSockets/Server-Sent Events)
- Experience with Authentication/authorization systems with role-based access control (Granular)
- Strong Git workflow and collaborative development practices
- Experience with leveraging AI-based technologies (LLMs, MCPs, Agentic coding tool, etc.) to boost productivity
Previous Industry Exposures (Not mandatory but preferred)
- ERP/Supply Chain systems development
- Logistics and operations platforms
- Financial tracking and budgeting systems
- Multi-tenant SaaS architecture
Previous Tech. Exposures (Not mandatory but preferred)
- Frontend: with TypeScript
- Backend: with API Routes
- Containerization: Docker
- Database: PostgreSQL with ORM (Prisma)
- State Management: Zustand/Redux/Context API
- UI Framework: Tailwind CSS + Component-based Libraries or something simiar
- Charts & Analytics: or something similar
- Testing: Jest, React Testing Library or something similar
- Deployment: Google Cloud Platform, Vercel, Supabase or something similar
Non-Technical Requirements
Traits:
- Independent - Comfortable being the sole technical owner initially; Proactively identifies and solves problems before they escalate
- Pragmatic - Prioritizes practicality and effectiveness over dogma; Knows when to build custom solution vs. use ready-to-use solution
- Business-minded - Makes tradeoffs between features and timeline; Comfortable with ambiguous initial business requirements
- Structured Thinking - Breaks complex problems into manageable parts
Misc:
- Willing to WFO regularly for up to 3 days a week in Lebak Bulus
- Professional Profiency in English (Verbal/Written)
- Comfortable with Kanban-based project management tool for collaboration
- BYOL (Bring your own laptop)