Careers at Disco

Software Engineer - Laravel & React Native

Location: Exeter, UK (Hybrid)
Salary: £50,000 - £60,000 + Share Options

About Us

Disco is a focused startup with a clear vision: revolutionizing how people discover and share music. Our social music app is built on solid market research and user insights. We're a small, agile team moving with purpose and precision to make a significant impact in the music tech space.

Role Overview

We're seeking a skilled Software Engineer to join our core team in Exeter. You'll play a crucial role in developing our innovative social music platform, working primarily with Laravel on the backend and React Native for mobile applications.

Key Responsibilities

  • Develop and optimize backend services using Laravel
  • Build and refine mobile applications with React Native
  • Work closely with our product and design leads to implement key features
  • Ensure system scalability, performance, and security
  • Contribute to code reviews and architectural decisions
  • Help streamline our development processes

Requirements

  • Proven experience with Laravel and React Native
  • Strong skills in PHP, JavaScript, and related web technologies
  • Solid grasp of RESTful APIs and mobile app development principles
  • Proficiency with version control (Git) and CI/CD practices
  • Sharp problem-solving skills and meticulous attention to detail
  • Excellent communication abilities, crucial for our tight-knit team

Preferred Qualifications

  • Knowledge of Kotlin/Java (Android) and Objective-C/Swift (iOS)
  • Background in music-related or social media applications
  • Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure) and DevOps practices
  • Understanding of algorithms for music recommendation systems
  • Knowledge of graph theory for social network modeling

Our Work Environment

We're a small team moving quickly, but with clear direction. We value:

  • Self-starters who can work independently and as part of a cohesive unit
  • Adaptability and the ability to pivot based on data-driven decisions
  • Passion for innovative problem-solving within our focused domain
  • Team players ready to contribute across various aspects of the project

Benefits

  • Competitive salary (£50,000 - £60,000) with equity options
  • Flexible hybrid working model
  • Targeted career development, including relevant conferences and training
  • Regular innovation sprints
  • Comprehensive health and wellness package
  • Team-building activities to strengthen our collaborative culture
  • Opportunity to significantly influence a product with clear market potential

Join Disco and be part of a focused team that's set to make waves in the music tech industry. We're looking for engineers who are excited about building a defined product with the potential for substantial impact.

Interested? Apply now

Send your CV and a note about why you'd be a great fit to [email protected]

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Why Disco?

Impactful Work

Your contributions will directly shape a product used by music lovers around the world.

Growth Opportunities

As a startup, we offer unparalleled chances for professional development and career advancement.

Innovation at Our Core

We're tackling exciting challenges at the intersection of music, technology, and social networking.

Collaborative Culture

Work closely with passionate experts across product, design, and engineering.

Work-Life Harmony

Enjoy our flexible hybrid working model and comprehensive benefits package.

Our Values & Benefits

User-Centric: We put our users' needs and experiences at the heart of everything we do.

Data-Driven: We make decisions based on insights, not hunches.

Continuous Learning: We're always seeking to improve and innovate.

Teamwork: We believe the best ideas come from collaboration.

Passion for Music: We're building for music lovers, by music lovers.

Competitive salaries with equity options

Flexible hybrid working arrangements

Health and wellness programs

Career development opportunities

Regular team events and social activities

The chance to shape a revolutionary product from the ground up

Disco is a B-Corp Pending organisation

Open Positions

At Disco, you'll be part of a team that's passionate about music, technology, and creating exceptional user experiences. If you're ready to make your mark in the music tech world, we want to hear from you.

Sorry, we don't have any open positions at the moment.

We're always on the lookout for exceptional talent. Send your CV and a note about why you'd be a great fit for Disco to [email protected].

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