Flare

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Rescue (formerly Flare) revolutionizes emergency response in emerging markets. We've built the largest ambulance and responder network in East Africa, slashing response times by over 80% and saving countless lives. Our real-time platform uses data-driven coordination to connect emergency responders, providing critical support where it's most needed. We're a rapidly growing tech startup with a global impact, making emergency help accessible to billions. Our engineering team utilizes a modern tech stack including mobile-first design principles, robust data visualization tools, and a commitment to scalability. We're constantly innovating and refining our platform to meet the evolving needs of our users. We value agility, grit, and a strong focus on achieving our life-saving mission. We believe in building with empathy, always questioning, and maintaining high standards in everything we do. Rescue offers a fully remote work environment, fostering a diverse and inclusive team of over 52 specialists. We’re expanding rapidly and seeking talented individuals passionate about making a difference. We prioritize a supportive and collaborative culture that embraces both personal and professional growth. Our commitment to innovation and our significant impact on emergency response in East Africa makes this an exceptional opportunity to contribute to a truly meaningful cause. We're backed by significant funding and are looking to scale our operations even further. Join our mission to ensure emergency help is minutes away, anytime, anywhere.

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πŸ“ EMEA

🧭 Full-Time

πŸ” Emergency response

  • Strong experience in Node.js and other JavaScript-based backend frameworks.
  • Deep understanding of both GraphQL and RESTful APIs, API design principles, and modern API tools.
  • Solid experience with real-time systems and related protocols like WebSockets or MQTT.
  • Experience with event-driven architectures.
  • Advanced knowledge of SQL and relational database management systems.
  • Familiarity with NoSQL databases.
  • Experience with optimizing database queries, schema design, and reducing database dependency.
  • Strong knowledge of designing modular and decoupled systems.
  • Experience in implementing microservices and distributed system architectures.
  • Experience with modular monolith architectures.
  • Proven ability to optimize APIs for high concurrency and low latency.
  • Experience in caching mechanisms (e.g., Redis, Memcached) and load-balancing techniques.
  • Proficient in backend testing frameworks.
  • Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and containerization technologies.
  • Familiarity with observability practices & tools for monitoring backend services.
  • Collaborative mindset and excellent communication and leadership abilities.
  • Strong problem-solving skills.
  • Ability to work in an agile development environment.
  • Commitment to delivering reliable and efficient work/high work quality expectations.

  • Lead the design, development, and optimization of a sophisticated API layer for real-time operations.
  • Migrate existing architecture to a more modular, service-oriented approach.
  • Ensure APIs are highly performant, scalable, and resilient for real-time applications.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define backend architecture that supports real-time data processing.
  • Develop and implement best practices for data access, caching, and transaction handling.
  • Implement strategies for efficient data fetching and reduced database dependency.
  • Implement unit tests, integration tests, and other automated testing frameworks to ensure API reliability.
  • Monitor and improve backend performance metrics (latency, throughput, etc.).
  • Identify bottlenecks in the current database and API layer and propose effective solutions.
  • Lead backend development efforts, ensuring deliverables are met on time.
  • Collaborate with various teams to ensure successful deployment and migration to new architectures.
  • Define new architectures and strategies for improved performance and developer experience.

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πŸ“ EMEA

🧭 Full-Time

πŸ” Emergency response technology

  • Expertise in modern cross-platform frameworks like React Native or Flutter.
  • Strong understanding of native development (iOS/Android) and the ability to bridge native code when required.
  • Familiarity with animations and motion design to enhance user experience.
  • Exceptional skills in and proven examples of creating pixel-perfect, visually appealing UI components.
  • Experience with app store submission processes for both iOS and Android.
  • Proficiency in CI/CD pipelines and app deployment automation tools.
  • Proven experience designing scalable, maintainable application architectures.
  • Deep understanding of state management libraries (e.g., Redux, MobX, or Provider) and navigation frameworks.
  • Ability to develop reusable design systems and component libraries for white-label applications.
  • Strong understanding of theming, styling, and branding for adaptable UI/UX.
  • Deep understanding of optimizing mobile applications for responsiveness, resource efficiency, and performance.
  • Collaborative mindset and excellent communication and leadership abilities to coordinate with a diverse technical team.
  • Strong problem-solving skills.
  • Ability to work in an agile development environment.
  • Commitment to delivering reliable and efficient work/systems-oriented thinking for scalable design & development.
  • Detail-oriented with a passion for delivering high-quality, user-friendly applications.

  • Design and develop high-performance cross-platform mobile applications using React Native, Flutter, or similar technologies.
  • Ensure applications are visually polished, highly responsive, and deliver an exceptional user experience across platforms (iOS and Android).
  • Translate design concepts into pixel-perfect UI components with a focus on usability and aesthetics.
  • Collaborate with designers to ensure seamless implementation of design systems and maintain UI consistency.
  • Design and implement scalable application architectures with a focus on performance and maintainability.
  • Work with backend developers to define APIs that optimize app performance.
  • Create and manage reusable design systems, ensuring easy scalability and customization of UI/UX.
  • Write clean, maintainable, and testable code with a strong emphasis on code quality.
  • Implement automated testing to ensure consistent and reliable application behavior.
  • Monitor app performance and resolve issues proactively.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including designers, backend developers, product managers, and others to deliver high-quality solutions.

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πŸ“ EMEA

🧭 Full-Time

πŸ” Emergency response services

  • Proven experience building and managing deployment workflows with GitHub Actions.
  • Expertise in containerization and orchestration technologies such as Docker, Kubernetes, and Helm.
  • Strong hands-on knowledge of AWS (Containerization services, S3, Lambda, RDS, VPC, EventBridge) and cloud-native tools.
  • Proficiency in scripting and automation using Bash, Python, or Node.js.
  • Strong experience with observability tools (e.g., Prometheus, Grafana, Sentry, CloudWatch, Elasticsearch, OpenTelemetry).
  • Experience writing production-grade code in TypeScript and Node.js.
  • Knowledge of databases (PostgreSQL, MongoDB).
  • Strong background in building efficient CI/CD pipelines.
  • Familiarity with test automation frameworks.

  • Design and build deployment workflows using GitHub Actions to ensure scalability and efficiency.
  • Automate and optimize CI/CD pipelines for multi-regional cloud deployments.
  • Develop robust workflows to support local testing and independent cloud-based feature branch testing environments.
  • Implement comprehensive monitoring, logging, and alerting systems using tools like Prometheus, Grafana, or AWS CloudWatch.
  • Quickly diagnose and resolve production issues proactively to maintain high uptime.
  • Collaborate with engineering teams to discuss integration tasks to enhance overall system performance.

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πŸ“ EMEA

πŸ” Emergency response and technology

  • Proven ability to create pixel-perfect designs with a strong aesthetic sense.
  • Proficiency in modern design tools.
  • Experience designing for responsiveness and scalability across devices.
  • Understanding of HTML, CSS, and frontend development constraints.
  • Creative thinker with the ability to solve complex UX challenges.
  • Extensive experience designing feature-rich, data-driven dashboards and platforms.
  • Attention to usability for technical users interacting with advanced features.
  • Familiarity with presenting complex datasets through intuitive visualizations and layouts.

  • Design data-rich dashboards with advanced features, ensuring they are functional and user-friendly.
  • Develop layouts and interactions for displaying complex data visualizations, reports, and controls.
  • Map and optimize user flows for advanced, multi-step processes and functionalities.
  • Conduct user research to understand the needs, pain points, and behaviors of the target audience.
  • Create wireframes, prototypes, and detailed interaction designs for new features and updates.
  • Maintain and expand the platform’s design system to support scalability and reusability across projects.
  • Provide design specifications and assets to developers and ensure the implementation matches the vision.

Adobe Creative SuiteFigmaHTMLCSSUI DesignUser Experience DesignAnalytical SkillsCollaborationData visualizationPrototyping

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