Role highlights
Full Time
Permanent
Lead
On-site
This Tech Lead role at Youth on Demand involves leading development efforts on a mission-driven platform addressing youth unemployment, elderly care, and family support in Norway. The candidate should have 1 to 4 years of professional experience primarily in PHP and React Native, with Laravel knowledge considered a plus. The role requires full-stack development capabilities, including building and improving features using React Native, Vue.js, PHP/Laravel, and MySQL. The position emphasizes working within a small, agile team where collaboration, idea sharing, and participation in product and architectural discussions are key. Candidates should demonstrate a strong drive and passion for software development, with a preference for those stronger in front-end development (React Native) but open to learning back-end skills. Experience with side projects or open-source contributions is advantageous, as is a willingness to be mentored and grow technically. The role offers growth potential into Tech Lead or CTO positions, making motivation to learn and lead critical. The ideal candidate holds a bachelor's degree and has demonstrated leadership potential with approximately 20 experience points, indicating a junior to mid-level lead. Overall, this position suits a proactive developer eager to impact social challenges through technology, contribute across the stack, and evolve into a technical leadership role within a fast-growing startup environment.
About the role
Tech Lead
Role Summary
- Join Youth on Demand, Norway's most ambitious youth employment platform
- Become a key player in a fast-growing start-up
- Opportunity to grow into a Tech Lead or CTO role over time
- Work on a mission-driven team with early traction and an active user base
Why This Is the Right Role for You
- Make a positive impact on major social challenges:
- Youth Unemployment: Create job opportunities for young people
- Insufficient Elderly Care: Help the elderly with daily challenges
- Time-Squeezed Families: Simplify life for busy families
- Your code will directly benefit thousands across Norway
Responsibilities
- Build and improve features across the stack: React Native, Vue, PHP/Laravel, MySQL
- Contribute to a small, agile team where your ideas are valued
- Learn quickly from experienced senior developers
- Participate in product and architecture discussions
- Help shape how the platform is built
- Solve big challenges and celebrate small victories
Requirements
- 1–4 years of professional experience in PHP and React Native
- Knowledge of Laravel is a plus
- Drive and passion for development
- Open to developers stronger on the front end (React Native)
- Motivation to learn and grow
Nice to Have
- Experience with side projects or open-source contributions
- Willingness to be mentored on the back end
How to Apply
- Are you a team player eager to build, learn, and lead?
- Send in your application and join the adventure!
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Youth on Demand is an on-demand task platform that connects busy families and elderly who want help with everyday tasks, with youth (13-25) in need of work expe...
- Location
- Norway
- Employees
- 1-10 employees
- Website
- www.yod.work