About the Role

At Hilo Labs, we help founders and businesses bring digital products to life - fast. We’re looking for a Full Stack Developer (Backend-Focused) who’s excited by variety: one day architecting a scalable API, the next integrating a Figma design into a client-facing app.

You’ll start on one of our client projects in a small, fast-moving team, then take ownership of entire projects as you grow.

What You’ll Do

• Build and maintain backend systems using Nest.js, Node.js, or PHP
• Work with MySQL or MongoDB databases
• Implement frontends using Vue, Ionic, or React, turning Figma designs into production-ready code
• Collaborate with other developers through GitHub, Jira, and Notion
• Participate in architecture discussions and make decisions that balance scalability and speed
• Manage deployments and DevOps workflows (AWS familiarity is a plus)
• Communicate progress clearly - both internally and with clients
• Take initiative to improve systems and contribute new ideas

What We’re Looking For

• 3–5 years of full stack development experience
• Strong understanding of backend architecture and API design
• Experience with at least one frontend framework (Vue, React, or Ionic)
• Familiar with AWS and CI/CD concepts
• Excellent communication skills and a proactive mindset
• Curiosity, resilience, and drive to constantly improve
• Excited to grow into a lead developer role
• You are very motivated and take real ownership of outcomes
• You are willing to put in extra effort when a project or deadline demands it

Bonus Points

• Experience with client communication or consulting
• Interest in product thinking or entrepreneurship
• You can pick up unfamiliar domains quickly and spot problems early