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Tech Lead

Norway
Company: Youth on Demand
Published Oct 15, 2025

Role highlights

Contract type

Full Time

Schedule

Permanent

Experience

Lead

Work style

On-site

Key skills

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.

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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