Full Stack Developer – Family Events Startup

Loopla is a London-based startup and family events marketplace where parents can discover and book activities for their children. We connect families with organisers of all sizes, from local clubs to major venues, while providing simple tools to manage listings and reach new audiences. We’re a small, collaborative team on a mission to make finding and booking family activities easier and more enjoyable.

About the Role

Responsibilities

• Plan features thoroughly to ensure a solid foundation before coding
• Write clean, maintainable code that follows best practices and standards
• Deliver to deadlines, finding fast, effective solutions without compromising quality
• Communicate effectively with stakeholders and team members
• Contribute ideas and collaborate to find creative, practical solutions

Experience & Skills

• Degree in Computer Science or equivalent
• 4+ years’ professional full stack development
• 2+ years’ production experience with Node.js
• 2+ years’ production experience with React
• Experience building and integrating REST APIs
• 2+ years’ experience with MySQL and Git
• 1+ year with Tailwind CSS, Next.js, Express.js, MongoDB, and AWS/GCP
• High level of English language proficiency

Bonus if you’ve worked with

• Testing (Vitest/Jest)
• Docker
• CI/CD tools (e.g. GitHub Actions)
• Microservices
• Cloudflare or other CDNs
• Firebase
• Google Maps API
• Startup environments

We Value

• Takes ownership & supports the mission – takes responsibility and is motivated by seeing projects and companies grow.
• Quality-focused – committed to delivering work that meets a high standard and supports the long-term success.
• Meticulous & methodical – careful in testing, reviewing, and deployment.
• Proactive learner – takes initiative to pick up new skills as needed.
• Open to feedback – receptive to input and motivated by continuous improvement.
• Collaborative & creative – works well with others and brings fresh ideas to challenges

Technical Stack

• Frontend: React, Next.js, TypeScript, Tailwind CSS
• Databases: MySQL, MongoDB
• Other: Git, AWS/GCP basics
• Hybrid working (3 days office, 2 days remote)
• Mentorship and growth opportunities within a supportive team
• Additional day of paid leave for every year with the company

How to Apply

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We look forward to hearing from you!

London, England, United Kingdom