Senior Javascript/Typescript Developer

Department: EditorTrack: Individual ContributorReports to: Editor ManagerDirect Reports: N/A Location: Hybrid (Manila)Schedule: Full-time, permanent | Mon-Fri, 9:00-6:00pm (PHT)Compensation: Competitive, based on experienceStart Date: Flexible — we’d love you to join soon About Us Avvoka is a fast-growing legal technology scale-up specialising in document automation. Our platform empowers legal, commercial, and operations teams to draft, negotiate, and manage contracts more efficiently - reducing friction, improving compliance, and accelerating deal cycles. We’re trusted by leading global organisations, from Magic Circle law firms to major financial institutions and international franchises. Our technology has supported everything from billion-pound transactions to cross-border partnership agreements. Avvoka is in an exciting growth phase - evolving from a bootstrapped start-up to a scale-up, with 60% growth in headcount and over 70% organic revenue growth in the past year. Who You Are You have a deep understanding of modern web technologies and engineering best practices, and you're comfortable taking ownership of sophisticated architecture and UI challenges. You’ll work in a cross-functional team alongside other developers, designers, and legal engineers to build and scale our document editor—one of the core parts of the Avvoka platform. Key Responsibilities Contribute to and Evolve the Editor Build high-performance, low-latency features that handle complex data models and dynamic content Write and Maintain Robust Code Work with modern frameworks and tools to continuously improve performance and stabilityBuild for resilience, scale, and security in a B2B SaaS environment Collaborate and Communicate Collaborate with product managers, designers, and other developers to deliver high-impact featuresProvide thoughtful code reviews and technical guidance to team membersContribute to discussions on UI/UX, performance, accessibility, and system designIdentify and implement improvements to our internal development tools and pipelinesSupport documentation and onboarding for fellow engineersShare knowledge through internal demos, code walkthroughs, and paired programming Drive Technical Excellence Stay up to date with latest best practices and advancements in frontend engineeringChampion scalable design patterns, testing strategies, and CI/CD workflowsLead by example, setting a high technical bar for others to follow Key Measures of Success To ensure your application has the best opportunity of success, your CV could cover the below measures of success with quantifiable results (e.g. percentages, growth, reductions, impact): Editor Performance: You’ve improved editor load times, rendering speed, or real-time collaboration latency by measurable margins. Code Quality & Reliability: You consistently deliver clean, testable, and production-ready code with minimal defects or regressions. Feature Delivery: You’ve shipped impactful, user-facing editor features that enhance document creation and usability. Collaboration & Mentorship: You contribute to stronger engineering culture through thoughtful code reviews, pair programming, and technical guidance. Scalability & Architecture: You’ve implemented design patterns or architectural improvements that make the editor more robust, scalable, and maintainable over time. Person Specification The ideal candidate would have: Deep experience working with complex web applications, ideally involving content editors or design tools Prior experience working with collaborative or real-time features (e.g., OT, CRDTs, WebSockets) Solid understanding of testing strategies and performance monitoring The desirable candidate would have: Experience with Slate.js, ProseMirror, or other rich-text editors Familiarity with legal tech, document automation, or similar B2B SaaS platforms Prior involvement in scaling frontend architecture in a growing startup or scale-up Exposure to ClojureScript or other functional programming paradigms In addition to the technical and professional skills, there are certain core attributes we value across all roles: Adaptability in dynamically evolving settings A proactive, solution-focused mindset with ownership A collaborative spirit, supporting and mentoring others We encourage you to apply even if your experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification — you might be just the candidate we’re looking for. Our Hiring Process CV Review: Our People team reviews all applications carefully. Screening Call (15m): A quick virtual chat with our People team to learn more about you and answer any initial questions. Stage 1 – Assessment Interview (30–45m): A virtual assessment interview with the Hiring Manager focused on your experience and approach. Stage 2 – Senior Interview (for senior roles): An additional conversation with members of the leadership team. Meet the Team: Where possible, we’ll invite shortlisted candidates to visit our WeWork Waterloo office to meet the wider team. We aim to make an offer to the successful candidate within a month of application, but this will vary by role and seniority. Why Join Us At Avvoka, you’ll join a considerate, innovative, and inclusive team where every voice matters. You’ll be instrumental in shaping our expansion into financial services - helping major institutions modernise how they handle legal and commercial documentation - while advancing your own career in enterprise SaaS sales. Remote First hybrid working - Choose your days in office based on operational requirements Annual learning and development budget Home office IT allowance 25 days’ annual leave plus public holidays Right to request flexible working arrangements A collaborative, transparent company culture with real opportunities for growth We are an equal opportunity employer that celebrates diversity and inclusion. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, identities, and experiences - including those from underrepresented groups - and are happy to provide reasonable adjustments for candidates with disabilities during the recruitment process. #J-18808-Ljbffr