Fullstack Engineer, GEEIQ
£50-65k
4-5 days a week in office
The platform, insights and experts behind the biggest brands in gaming and virtual worlds.
Open for applications
The platform, insights and experts behind the biggest brands in gaming and virtual worlds.
21-100 employees
Open for applications
£50-65k
4-5 days a week in office
21-100 employees
Company mission
GEEIQ's mission is to become the single source of truth and decision making point for brands navigating and engaging the virtual worlds economy and wider metaverse.
Role
Who you are
- We are seeking a motivated and growing engineer who thrives in a dynamic, scaling organization and is eager to contribute to impactful projects
- The ideal candidate is passionate about prototyping and shipping quickly, and continuously learning new technologies and best practices
- Education:
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience
- Experience:
- 2-4 years of proven experience in a software engineering role
- Solid experience in full-stack development, with demonstrable skills in JavaScript, TypeScript, Node.js (for backend), and React (for frontend). A stronger inclination and experience towards backend development is preferred
- Proficiency in building and consuming RESTful APIs; familiarity with GraphQL is a plus
- Experience with relational databases (e.g., MySQL, PostgreSQL) and/or NoSQL databases
- Hands-on experience with cloud services (AWS or Google Cloud Platform), including deploying and maintaining applications
- Familiarity with version control systems (e.g., Git)
- Experience with frontend state management libraries (e.g., Zustand, Redux) is a plus
- AI Tool Proficiency:
- A keen interest in and demonstrable experience or strong willingness to learn and leverage AI developer tools (e.g., Cursor, Claude Code, Gemini, GitHub Copilot) to improve development workflows and code quality
- Skills & Attributes:
- Good analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to develop, optimize, and troubleshoot applications
- Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate effectively within a team environment
- A proactive attitude, eager to learn new technologies and take on challenges
- Passion: Individuals who are passionate about technology, the virtual world, and have a genuine interest in working for a high-growth company in an exciting industry
- Industry: Previous experience in marketing technology products, a startup, or a SaaS company would be a benefit
- Curiosity: You understand new trends in technology and the evolving relationship between brands and their consumers. We want our team to be enthusiastic about the industry we work in and the people we work with
What the job involves
- As a Fullstack Engineer (Engineer II) at GEEIQ, you will be instrumental in both frontend and backend development, contributing to the creation of responsive and scalable web applications
- You'll have a growing emphasis on backend systems while maintaining proficiency across the full stack
- You will collaborate closely with Product, Design, and senior engineers to understand project goals, contribute to technical discussions, and deliver high-quality solutions
- This role requires a solid understanding of software development principles, from UI/UX considerations to backend architecture and integrations
- You will primarily design and implement APIs and services using Node.js, JavaScript, and TypeScript, and contribute to frontend development using React
- A key aspect of this role is the ability to effectively understand and work WITH AI-powered developer tools (e.g., Cursor, Claude Code, Gemini, GitHub Copilot) to enhance productivity, code quality, and accelerate development cycles
- Reporting To: George Ditch - Product Development Manager
- Backend Development:
- Design, develop, and maintain robust, scalable, and secure backend services and APIs using Node.js and TypeScript
- Integrate with various third-party services and data sources
- Optimize application performance, reliability, and scalability
- Work with data at scale and integrate it into internal pipelines and systems
- Frontend Development:
- Develop user-friendly interfaces using React, JavaScript/TypeScript, and ensure optimal performance across various devices and browsers
- Implement responsive designs and ensure seamless integration with backend services
- Full-Stack Contributions:
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate new features and technologies across the stack
- Contribute to the entire software development lifecycle, from an idea to production
- Cloud Services & Deployment:
- Work with and deploy applications to cloud platforms like AWS and Google Cloud Platform (GCP), contributing to infrastructure reliability and scalability
- Gain experience with containerization technologies (e.g., Docker) and contribute to CI/CD pipelines
- Database Management:
- Develop and contribute to the optimization of SQL (e.g., PostgreSQL, MySQL) and NoSQL database solutions
- Ensure data integrity and contribute to performance improvements in database operations
- AI Tool Integration & Innovation:
- Actively utilize and explore AI developer tools (e.g., Cursor, Claude Code, Gemini) to streamline coding, debugging, and learning processes
- Contribute to best practices for leveraging AI tools within the engineering team
- Code Quality and Collaboration:
- Uphold high standards of code quality through diligent development, participation in code reviews, and writing unit/integration tests
- Support junior team members and actively participate in a culture of continuous learning and knowledge sharing
- Project Contribution:
- Contribute significantly to development projects, taking ownership of features and tasks
- Collaborate with product managers and designers to understand requirements and translate them into technical solutions
Application process
- Stage 1: Applied
- Stage 2: Review
- Stage 3: Talent Phone Interview
- Stage 4: Hiring Manager Video Interview
- Stage 5: Onsite interview
- Stage 6: Final Onsite Interview
- Stage 7: Hired
Salary benchmarks
Our take
There is an abundance of sponsorships, partnerships and campaigns emerging daily in the e-industry, but navigating this industry can be difficult. GEEIQ is an insights platform that empowers brands to navigate and engage the virtual worlds economy. It is the decision-making point for brands seeking to reach, engage and retain untapped virtual communities in this new communications vertical, offering competitor benchmarking, virtual experience reporting and partner identification.
Using competitive analysis, structured metrics and knowledge of current industry trends, GEEIQ's verifications standardise partner selection processes and drastically reduce financial risk for brands. The company provides its subscribers with professional services to help curate long-term, data-led virtual strategies that are focused on tangible KPI's over favorable PR and headlines. GEEIQ works with brands from Walmart and Porsche, to Gucci and Elton John, fast establishing itself as the sole provider of deep analytics on brand opportunities in virtual gaming environments and the wider ‘metaverse’.
GEEIQ is continuing to develop its platform to become an indispensable tool for brands activating and measuring their success in this space as it aims to be to virtual gaming and the metaverse, what Nielsen is to television and radio. In September 2023, the company closed its Series A funding round of $8.2 million, which will allow it to accelerate scale-up plans, explore international expansion and further develop its platform and professional services.
Freddie
Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle
Company
Employee endorsements
Team energy
"The team at GEEIQ are engaged in the work and it shows every day around the office. Whenever someone shows off some data or a project they've been..."
Funding (1 round)
Sep 2023
$8.2m
SERIES A
Total funding: $8.2m
Company benefits
- 25 days paid annual leave + UK bank holidays
- Support to learn, develop and progress with GEEIQ
- Regular team buildings (Game nights, afterwork drinks, Christmas/Summer parties...)
- Birthday Off
Company HQ
Marylebone, London, UK
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Leadership
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion at GEEIQ
- GEEIQ is a place for people who can challenge the status quo
- We are at the start of our journey, and at the core of the company's DNA, we want to instil a workplace of trust, leadership and support
- At GEEIQ we’re looking for genuinely good people that are transparent and emphatic, and kind with one other
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