For this role we exclusively accept applicants located in Belgium or UAE, open to permanent employment.
Giftify is a FinTech/MarTech scale-up leader in turn-key Gift Card solutions for Shopping Centres and retailers across Europe. Our goal is to become the world leader in our industry.
Through our Gift Card products, our passion is to bring efficient and innovative solutions to allow Shopping Centres and Retail Parks to raise and revolutionize their marketing strategy 'one gift card at a time'.
Your mission, should you choose to accept it
We are seeking a passionate Full-Stack Tech Lead to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in translating complex problems into simple and reliable code. As a Tech Lead, you will be responsible for mentoring a small squad and reporting, aswell as analyzing and implementing new features within our application from both frontend and backend perspectives. This includes areas such as payment processing, API endpoints, tokenization, virtual cards, administration tools, graphics, and reports.
Responsibilities
- Develop and implement new features across frontend and backend systems.
- Mentoring the team to ensure high-quality code and efficient performance.
- Contribute to the continuous improvement of development processes and best practices.
- Assist in bug fixing and troubleshooting to maintain system reliability.
- Share knowledge and mentor colleagues to enhance team capabilities.
Mandatory hard skills
- Involved in scaling tech teams
- Minimum 8 years of experience as a developer, minimum of 2 years in a lead position
- Proficiency in PHP 8.2 with modern features such as types and annotations.
- Strong expertise in Laravel 10, including cache, queues, Eloquent ORM, and Laravel Passport.
- Mastery of React, JavaScript, and TypeScript.
- Experience with testing strategies such as unit testing, integration testing, and TDD.
- Proficiency in RESTful API design using tools like OpenAPI and Postman.
- Familiarity with relational databases like MySQL or PostgreSQL, including optimization and design.
- Collaborative development using pull requests.
The 5-legged goat (or assets)
- Familiarity with CI/CD, DevOps, IaC, AWS is advantageous.
- Knowledge of ReactNative is a plus.
Soft skills
- Proficient written and oral English communication (level B2 or above).
- Excellent written communication skills.
- Ability to drive and thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
- Strong mentoring skills and the ability to guide junior developers.
- Strong team player comfortable with pair programming.
- Ownership and accountability for work delivered.
- Ability to share knowledge and expertise with the team.
Even if you're not a Superhero
Don't meet every requirement? Don't hesitate to apply! We value diverse experiences and perspectives, and we're committed to adding new talent to our team.
Recruitment process
- Stage 1: Initial meeting with our recruiter to assess suitability.
- Stage 2: Technical exercise to demonstrate skills.
- Stage 3: Presentation of solution to Technical Director for further discussion and alignment.
Join us in revolutionizing the Gift Card industry and shaping the future of marketing strategies. Apply now and be part of our exciting journey!
Top Skills
What We Do
Giftify is more than a gift card provider — we are a comprehensive revenue-generation platform tailored for shopping centres, retail parks, franchise retailers, and city centres worldwide.
Trusted by industry giants like CBRE, Carmila, Westfield, and Apsys, our platform serves hundreds of retail locations across the world transforming traditional gift cards into powerful marketing tools, driving customer engagement and increasing sales.
Giftify delivers more than just gift cards; we provide a complete and smooth operational foundation for a seamless omnichannel purchase experience. From custom-designed, eco-friendly physical cards to versatile digital solutions, we ensure that your customers can purchase, redeem, and enjoy your gift cards through any channel — whether in-store, digital, or via mobile. We focus on compliance and risk mitigation, offering tailored solutions that adhere to local business practices.
With Giftify, you gain a scalable solution backed by real-time data analytics and robust reporting tools. Our platform supports integrated payments, enabling you to manage and optimise your gift card programs effortlessly while enhancing customer loyalty and satisfaction.
