Odeko is on a mission to champion your neighborhood cafes, coffee shops, and other establishments through technology. Whether we’re saving small business owners hours every week with our tech-based operating platform, reducing CO2 emissions by consolidating deliveries, or developing a user experience that makes every new customer feel like a regular, Odeko supports our small business partners from open to close. Local coffee shops and cafes are the backbone of any given community, and we’re here to help manage the day-to-day tasks with a platform so intuitive, it’s kinda like magic.
The Odeko team is diverse, passionate, and innovative. Our 400+ employees are spread across numerous departments and business lines, but are single-minded in our mission to develop technology to support the many needs of our customers. We believe that small businesses need support now more than ever, and that Odeko is uniquely positioned to provide that support.
Location: UK & Northern Ireland – Remote First
Salary Range: £75,000 – £95,000 (depending on experience)
Company Overview
At its core, Odeko is a forward-thinking technology company with a clear mission: to empower small businesses to achieve big dreams. Founded on the belief that people flourish when they have the freedom to control their own destiny, Odeko builds innovative, best-in-class solutions that simplify the complexities of running a business. Whether it's through their cutting-edge mobile ordering app or sophisticated supply chain management services, Odeko is committed to helping cafés and coffee shops not only increase revenue but also lower costs and reduce their environmental footprint.
Ultimately, Odeko is more than just a tech company; it’s a catalyst for change. By putting powerful technology in the hands of small business owners, they are not only transforming daily operations but also redefining what’s possible when innovation meets real-world impact.
Role Overview
In the role of Senior Full Stack Software Engineer, you will play a pivotal part in designing and delivering end-to-end solutions that redefine efficiency for small businesses. This position is about embracing the full spectrum of development ensuring that our products are both scalable and reliable.
You’ll collaborate with cross-functional teams to transform complex challenges into streamlined, user-centric applications, enhancing every facet of our supply chain management and mobile ordering systems. Your problem-solving skills and technical acumen will be critical in driving forward our mission to empower small businesses, as you continuously optimise our platforms for peak performance.
What you will be working on:
- Develop, Optimise & Scale: Build and maintain mission-critical production applications that empower business owners and their customers.
- Innovate Quickly: Prototype new ideas and iterate rapidly to deliver the best possible customer experience.
- Collaborate Effectively: Work closely with Product, Design, Marketing, and Operations teams to translate business challenges into practical technical solutions.
- Mentor & Lead: Serve as a technical resource and provide engineering mentorship to help grow the team's capabilities.
- Architect Robust Solutions: Design and implement systems that enhance scalability, maintainability, and overall performance across our tech stack.
- Drive Continuous Improvement: Take ownership of the full development lifecycle, identifying opportunities to refine processes and technologies for optimal efficiency.
Who we are looking for:
Essential:
- 6-9 years of software engineering and/or equivalent professional experience
- Proven expertise in Ruby/Rails, Typescript/Javascript, React Native/Web, AWS, CI/CD, and distributed application architecture
- Proven experience working in a high-growth environment, ideally within fast-paced startups or scaling companies
- Ability to work independently and autonomously while also effectively collaborating and communicating across cross-functional teams
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Background in technology startups, with a track record of delivering scalable, mission-critical production applications
Desirable:
- Experience with later-stage startup environments (Series D - E)
- Experience in both technology and food & beverage industries is highly desirable
- Familiarity with Federated GraphQL, Kafka, Kubernetes, Docker, microservices, Netsuite, and Vue
- Previous experience in fast-paced, innovative settings
- A passion for continuous learning and professional development
What We Offer
- Private Medical Cover
- Excellent Work-Life Balance: Enjoy a remote-first approach that provides flexibility
- Continuous Learning: Access on-demand learning through Udemy
- Dynamic Environment: Join a fast-paced, rapidly growing business where your ideas matter
- Autonomy & Ownership: Work in a supportive, diverse setting that encourages innovative thinking
- Equity Opportunities
- Fast-paced environment and growth opportunities - plenty of room for you to directly impact the company and enhance your career!
- Competitive compensation, healthcare benefits, and opportunity for equity
- Other great perks - Full lists of benefits available upon request
Odeko is proud to be a diverse, equitable, and inclusive employer. We encourage all to apply regardless of educational background, race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender, gender identity or expression, or veteran status.
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What We Do
Here at Odeko, we believe that humans achieve more when they control their own destiny. That’s why we’re creating best-in-class solutions that empower small businesses to realize their big dreams - starting from our mobile ordering app and supply chain management service. Helping coffee shops and cafés increase their revenue, lower their expenses, and reduce their environmental footprint.
We’re a passionate team of dreamers and builders, determined to liberate small businesses from the not-so-fun aspects of the job so that they can focus on what’s fun and important.
Why Work With Us
Odeko is missioned to help dreamers create their mark on the community. We supply nearly 10,000 cafes with inventory and mobile ordering. We have grown 20x in the last year and are backed by the world's leading investors and veteran team. We are looking for folks who care about small business and are willing to fight against the machine of industry
