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Architecting and scaling a travel platform MVP for Africa, integrating mobility, accommodation, and experiences.
Role type
Lead Full-Stack Developer (React Native/Node.js)
Builds
A unified travel booking platform with payment and mapping integrations
Domain
Travel technology / Fintech
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | infrastructure
Required skills
React Native, Expo, Node.js, PostgreSQL, API integrations, CI/CD pipelines, payment gateway integration, mapping tools
Preferred skills
Startup experience, CTO-track potential
Technologies
React Native, Expo, Node.js, PostgreSQL, CMI
Responsibilities
Optimize existing MVP architecture, implement core features across 6 verticals, manage backend API integrations, establish testing and deployment pipelines
Seniority
Lead, hands-on IC with architectural ownership
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## About the role
We have already built a functional Minimum Viable Product (MVP). We are looking for a highly talented, autonomous, and entrepreneurial Lead Full-Stack Developer to join us right at the launchpad.
You won't just be maintaining code; you will take full ownership of the product architecture, stabilize the platform, implement core payment/security integrations, and prepare the tech stack for massive scale. For the right candidate, this role has a clear track to evolve into a CTO position as the company grows post-funding.
## Responsibilities
- Own the Product: Take our existing MVP, optimize its architecture, and scale it into a rock-solid production-ready application.
- Feature Delivery: Implement critical features across our 6 core verticals.
- Integrations: Own backend integrations with local and international APIs (payment gateways like CMI, mapping tools, local booking engines).
- Quality & Performance: Set up strict testing and deployment pipelines to ensure a zero-bug, and high-performance user experience.
## Requirements
- React Native / Expo Expert: Proven track record of shipping high-performance hybrid mobile apps.
- Full-Stack Mindset: Strong backend capabilities with Node.js and relational databases (PostgreSQL).
- Startup-Ready & Pragmatic: You understand the balance between clean architecture and speed-to-market.
- Language Skills: Fluent in French (our daily working language). Professional English proficiency is required for technical documentation and third-party integrations.
## Nice to have
- A cover letter is strictly required for this position. Applications without a cover letter will not be reviewed.
## About the company
About TripSalama
TripSalama is building the trusted travel layer for Africa, starting in Morocco. We are an all-in-one platform integrating certified mobility, accommodation, experiences, and event booking into a single, seamless trust mark: the Salama Label. Backed by local institutional support and preparing our Pre-Seed round, we are ready to scale our MVP ahead of major upcoming milestones like the FIFA World Cup 2030.
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