About TheSqua.re :

Our mission at TheSqua.re is to be the world 's best-loved digital corporate housing and luxury alternate accommodation company. We do this by providing the largest choice of alternate accommodations - beautifully furnished boutique style apartments in every major city on the planet, using our award-winning proprietary suite of technology and our best-in-class customer service / account management levels. It’s no wonder we have achieved the highest NPS (Net Promoter Score) levels in leading global corporate travel programs powering our firm’s 50% annual growth for several years in a row.

We have also recently launched TheSquare.AI, our new customizable booking platform designed to allow corporate clients to set up their global travel programmed their own way.

From offices in New York, London and New Delhi, we look after and house assignees from more than 500 corporate clients worldwide; these corporations range from a mix of S &P 500 to soon to go public tech companies.

1. Serviced Apartments : We offer a wide range of serviced apartments in major cities across the globe. Our apartments are typically fully furnished and equipped with amenities to make them a comfortable and convenient choice for both short-term and long-term stays.

2. Corporate Housing : We specialize in providing corporate housing solutions, making us an attractive option for professionals and corporate travelers who require extended stays. Our corporate housing often includes additional services and features tailored to business travellers’ needs.

3. Global Presence : We have a global presence and offer accommodations in various international cities. This makes us suitable for travellers who require consistent and reliable housing options across different locations.

4. Flexibility : Many of our apartments come with flexible lease terms, which can be advantageous for travellers with changing schedules or uncertain durations of stay.

5. Amenities and Services : We typically offer amenities such as fully equipped kitchens, in-unit laundry facilities, high-speed internet, and housekeeping services. Our aim is to provide a “home away from home” experience for our guests.

6. Booking and Reservation: Customers can typically book accommodations through our website or by contacting our customer support. We may offer various payment options and assistance with booking.

The specific tech stack requirements for our ideal Software Team Lead:

You should have strong proficiency in our core tech stack, which includes:

• Python
• Django
• ReactJS
• NextJS
• Typescript
• Google Cloud platform

The ideal candidate should not only possess expertise in these technologies but also feel entirely comfortable working with them. Your in-depth knowledge of Python and Django will be instrumental in building robust backend systems, while your mastery of ReactJS and NextJS will drive the development of responsive and dynamic frontend interfaces. Moreover, your familiarity with the Google Cloud platform will enable us to leverage cutting-edge search capabilities. The candidate’s ability to seamlessly navigate and optimize these technologies is crucial in our quest for a dynamic and innovative e-commerce platform.

We are looking for a full-stack developer with payment gateways and a background in managing or worked with software teams in high-transaction volume environments. You will play a pivotal role in strategic planning, designing scalable systems, assessing emerging technologies, future-proofing our architecture, ensuring security and compliance, and providing technical leadership to the development team. Your ability to align technical decisions with long-term business goals and anticipate industry trends will be invaluable in preparing our company for the evolving landscape of e-commerce. Here are some key qualities and skills we want to look for in such a candidate:

1. E-commerce Expertise: The ideal candidate should have a deep understanding of e-commerce systems, including the entire customer journey, order processing, inventory management, and payment processing. They should be familiar with common e-commerce platforms and best practices.

2. Payment Gateway Experience: Given your emphasis on payment gateways, the candidate should have hands-on experience integrating and working with various payment gateways (e.g., PayPal, Stripe, Square, etc.). They should be able to optimize payment processes for security, reliability, and efficiency.

3. High-Volume Transactions: Experience in handling high-volume transactions is crucial. They should be comfortable with optimizing systems to handle millions of transactions while maintaining performance, security, and reliability.

4. Technical Skills: A strong technical background is essential. Look for candidates with proficiency in relevant programming languages, frameworks, and tools used in e-commerce development, both on the frontend and back end.

5. Leadership Skills: A Software Team Lead needs excellent leadership skills to manage and mentor the development team effectively. They should be able to set clear goals, provide guidance, and foster collaboration within the team.

6. Project Management: Effective project management is key to ensuring that e-commerce projects are delivered on time and within scope. Experience with project management methodologies such as Agile or Scrum can be beneficial.

7. Problem-Solving : In e-commerce, issues can arise quickly, and the ability to troubleshoot and resolve problems in real-time is crucial. Look for candidates who have a track record of addressing complex technical issues.

8. Security Awareness : Security is paramount in e-commerce. Candidates should be well-versed in e-commerce security best practices and PCI DSS compliance, which is vital when handling payment data.

9. Communication Skills: Effective communication is essential, both within the development team and when working with stakeholders. A Software Team Lead should be able to articulate technical concepts to non-technical team members and executives.

10. E-commerce Trends : E-commerce is a rapidly evolving field. A candidate who keeps up with industry trends, emerging technologies, and customer expectations can be a valuable asset in staying competitive.

Team

Tech : We have an expert team comprised of IITians, DTU Grads.

Biz Dev : GM of sales with experience leading sales teams of 50m USD.

Other : In addition, we have 140 highly motivated staff spread across several offices in few countries and metros of India.

Advisors/Board

• Leading UK VC Fund manager

• Google MD and head of International competition law

• Ex CEO of USD billion dollar plus bank

• Former CMO, India’s leading e Com business

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: £90.00-£94.00 per hour

Expected hours: No more than 16 per week

Benefits:

• Work from home

Work Location: Remote

Application deadline: 15/03/2025
Expected start date: 15/03/2025