Ionic Full Stack Software Engineer

Locations: Colombia only (remote)

Come join us at Odisea Cultura and work with some of the most exciting start-ups in the US

Our client Pawsitive Foster is looking for a full stack software engineer to join their team as a contractor at the ground level with the potential to grow into a full time engineer position.

Pawsitive Foster is a SaaS platform helping animal shelters streamline and centralize foster placements, starting with kittens. The mission is to make fostering easier, more efficient, and more impactful for shelters and volunteers alike. With our first beta client secured (Contra Costa County Animal Services), we're gearing up for a soft launch of our MVP in the next six weeks.

This is a unique opportunity to contribute to a mission-driven startup at a pivotal moment to help take our product from working prototype to live pilot.

As a full stack engineer, you'll be responsible for connecting the dots between our frontend and backend, ensuring the app is stable, reliable, and ready for launch. You'll work closely with our founder and lead sr. engineer to:

• Complete wiring between frontend (Ionic + Vue) and backend )
• Debug existing systems and ensure clean, reliable API connections
• Validate and test integrations to ensure maintainable, production-ready code
• Support future PLG readiness by helping automate onboarding, authentication, and payment setup for small shelter users.
• Leverage AI agents (Gemini, Copilot, etc.) to accelerate debugging and documentation, not model training
  Collaborate on problem-solving and knowledge-sharing in a lean, startup environment

We're not hung up on titles, degrees, or years of experience. What matters most is your ability to work independently, solve problems creatively, and ship clean, quality code.

Required Skills & Experience

• Strong working knowledge of Ionic + Vue (TypeScript), , and Firebase (Auth, Notifications)
• Experience wiring frontend backend connections and working with APIs
• Comfortable debugging and validating integrations
• Familiarity with PostgreSQL (Heroku) and Firebase ecosystem

Core Competencies for Success

• Clear, Proactive Communication. You keep stakeholders aligned in a fast-moving environment through concise Slack updates, visibility into progress, and comfort discussing tradeoffs in real time. Expect daily async updates and two short live touchbases per week.
• Self-Motivation & Ownership. You proactively take initiative, identify what needs to be done, and drive tasks forward without waiting for detailed instructions
• High Standards for Quality. You deliver clean, maintainable, and self-tested code that you can proudly stand behind
• Startup Mindset. You thrive in fast-moving, resource-constrained environments and adapt quickly as priorities evolve.

• Mission-Driven Work. Build technology that helps shelters and animals in need
• Mentorship & Learning. Work directly with founders experienced in VC-backed startups
• Growth Potential. Opportunity to evolve into a longer-term role as the company secures contracts and funding

This is a part-time / project-based contract role, ideal for someone excited to support a meaningful mission on a flexible basis. As we grow and based on your success, this position has the potential to become a full-time engineer role.

About the Company

Odisea Cultura fue fundada bajo la creencia de que las empresas increíbles solo pueden ser construidas sobre la base de una cultura intencional cultivada por personas excelentes. En Odisea, estamos abordando una necesidad específica al redefinir el "nearshoring" para ayudar a cerrar la brecha de oportunidades entre Colombia y los Estados Unidos, y estamos construyendo un equipo apasionado de profesionales comprometidos con este propósito.

Apply now to join this great team and see how your career continues to grow.