Aspire.io is the world’s first word-of-mouth commerce platform that leverages your brand’s ambassadors, influencers, affiliates, customers, user-generated content, and social ads to accelerate marketing results across paid, owned, and earned channels. Since 2014, Aspire’s industry-leading software platform, combined with our award-winning Agency Services team, has served household names such as M&Ms, Keurig, Samsung, HelloFresh, Dyson, and many other high-growth ecommerce companies while paying out $100M to creators around the world.
The Role
Fullstack TypeScript Engineer (3-Month Contract-to-Hire)
Ready to code the future of digital marketing? We're looking for a brilliant Fullstack TypeScript Engineer to join our globally distributed, remote-first team. This 3-month contract-to-hire role is perfect for someone who wants to make an immediate impact while testing the waters with our awesome crew.
Aspire: Where Brands Connect with People
At Aspire, we're revolutionizing how iconic brands harness the power of authentic human connections. We've helped Samsung, Dyson, and HelloFresh transform their marketing through influencers, user-generated content, and brand advocates.
Since 2014, we've:
- Powered word-of-mouth strategies for global giants like M&Ms and Keurig
- Distributed over $100M to creators (and counting!)
- Built the tech that's redefining digital marketing relationships
What You’ll Be Working On:
Your Mission
- Architect and build game-changing customer facing features that our customers will love
- Collaborate across teams to turn ambitious ideas into elegant solutions
- Lead technical initiatives that help global brands connect with their communities
- Create cutting-edge web applications in a supportive, innovation-friendly environment
Our Tech Stack:
Frontend: React, TypeScript
Backend: NodeJS, Python, Django, GraphQL
Database: PostgreSQL (Google Cloud SQL), Google Cloud Datastore
Testing: Jest, Playwright
DevOps: Docker, Google Kubernetes Engine, Cloud Tasks
Monitoring: Datadog, Rollbar, Google Error Monitoring
Tooling: GitHub, Jira, VS Code, Cursor, Storybook, Auth0AI agentic coding encouraged and supported
What We’re Looking For:
- 4+ years crafting exceptional web applications
- Strong command of both frontend and backend technologies
- Problem-solver who genuinely cares about delivering amazing user experiences
- Team player who takes ownership and ships with pride
- Solid understanding of APIs and database architecture
Bonus Skills (Nice to Have)
- Experience with mobile-friendly PWAs or React Native
- Knowledge of analytics tools, CRM systems, or marketing tech
- Interest in digital marketing, social media, e-commerce, or content creation
Why Join Us?
- Freedom to innovate: Work remotely with flexible hours
- Growth mindset: Personalized career development and mentorship
- Transparency: Clear visibility into company operations and strategy
- Inclusive culture: We celebrate diversity and welcome everyone to our team
️ The Aspire Difference
We're not just building software—we're creating the platform where brands and creators come together to tell authentic stories. If you're excited about shaping the future of digital marketing while working with cutting-edge tech, we want to meet you!Aspire is proud to be an equal opportunity employer committed to building a diverse and inclusive team.
- Comprehensive Benefits – Full health, dental, and vision insurance to keep you covered.
- Remote Work Flexibility – Thrive in a high-energy, high-performing team—all from the comfort of your home. We provide support for your internet and home office setup.
- 401(k) Plan – Save for your future with our competitive 401(k) retirement savings plan.
- Flexible PTO – Recharge and take time off whenever you need with our flexible paid time off policy.
- Paid Parental Leave – Four months of fully paid leave for new moms and dads—one of the best policies in the industry.
- Ongoing Training & Development – We invest in your growth with customized training, coaching, and career acceleration opportunities—while building clearer, more defined career paths. Plus, take advantage of our annual education stipend to keep learning on your terms.
- End-of-Year Break – We typically close between Christmas and New Year’s to give everyone time to unplug and recharge. Availability may vary by team based on workload and customer support needs.
Equal Opportunity & Our Commitment to Diversity
Aspire is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating a welcoming and inclusive environment for all. Please apply to this role if you feel you are a good fit, regardless of your race, color, religion, gender identity, sex, sexual preference, sexual identity, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, marital status, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, military status, or any other perceived limiting factor. We welcome applicants from all walks of life.
Our Compensation Philosophy: We take a market-based approach to compensation, using benchmarking tools to compare this role against similar positions at comparable companies. Final offer amounts are determined by multiple factors, including geographic location, candidate experience, and expertise. Pay bands may also be adjusted for other countries based on region-specific market standards.
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