RedThreadInnovations

As a company, we are an experienced team of researchers, designers, and engineers who are all passionate about innovation and technology. We are looking for a thoughtful, strategic Senior Platform Engineer to join our agile engineering team and play a critical role in shaping and evolving the backend infrastructure that powers our systems. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to build scalable, reliable, and secure platforms that support our products and enable engineering teams to move faster and more confidently. We offer you an opportunity to: - Lead the design, development, and evolution of core backend infrastructure, enabling scalability, reliability, and high availability across services. - Architect and maintain robust API ecosystems, including REST and/or GraphQL services, with a focus on reusability, consistency, and performance. - Drive technical strategy and decision-making for platform services, infrastructure patterns, and system design across the engineering organization. - Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams (Product, DevOps, Security, Frontend) to design and ship scalable end-to-end solutions. - Improve internal developer experience through better tooling, automation, and platform abstractions that enable faster, safer development. - Evaluate and implement cloud-native technologies to optimize performance, observability, and cost-effectiveness of backend systems. - Mentor and support junior and mid-level engineers, fostering a culture of learning, quality, and engineering excellence. - Own and optimize CI/CD pipelines and infrastructure as code, ensuring consistent, automated, and secure deployments. - Proactively identify system bottlenecks, scalability concerns, and architectural risks, and lead remediation efforts. As an ideal team member you have/are: - 5+ years of experience in backend or platform engineering, with a proven track record of architecting and scaling infrastructure at a systems level. - Deep expertise in API design and development, including best practices for authentication, rate limiting, versioning, and documentation. - Strong programming skills in modern backend languages (e.g. Python, Java, Node.js) and experience working with distributed systems. - Hands-on experience with cloud platforms like AWS, GCP, or Azure, including services like ECS/EKS, Lambda, Cloud Functions, or equivalent. - Solid foundation in infrastructure-as-code tools (and CI/CD platforms - Strategic thinking paired with execution ability, able to translate high-level technical vision into clear, actionable workstreams. - Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with experience influencing architecture and platform decisions across teams. - Track record of platform ownership, such as building internal tooling, managing service frameworks, or leading migrations/refactors. - Security- and reliability-first mindset, with familiarity in designing systems that are observable, resilient, and fault-tolerant. - Proactive and autonomous, comfortable navigating ambiguity and owning projects end-to-end. Traits we truly value are: ● Intentionality: We obsess over solving the right problems the right way. We strive to be partners, not vendors. We elevate humanity through the relationships and products we build. ● Passion: We’re passionate about many things – delivering great digital products powered by exceptional engineering, delighting our partners and users, and nurturing teams that are fired up about unlocking the positive potential of technology. ● Innovation: We don’t just see things as they are; we see them as they can be. We approach challenges with curiosity, creativity, and courage. We have the audacity to envision possibilities beyond perceived constraints. ● Ownership: We make magic happen when we’re self-motivated to show up for our teams and partners, stand behind our commitments, learn from our mistakes, and strive for excellence. ● Collaboration: We’re a team of innovators, designers, and engineers bound by our desire to take on meaningful challenges, foster enduring partnerships, deliver value to our stakeholders, and bring out the best in one another. ● Empathy: We approach people and problems with utmost compassion. We listen more than we talk. We understand the “why” before the “how.” We walk in your shoes.

Senior Full Stack Engineer Duration: Full-time, permanent Location: Remote (EST schedule Monday-Friday) Red Thread Innovations is a digital innovation firm with the solitary mission of building meaningful digital products that delight consumers and transform businesses. As a company, we are an experienced team of researchers, designers, and engineers who are all passionate about innovation and technology. We are looking for a passionate, meticulous Senior Full-Stack Engineer to join our network of scrum-based agile software engineers and play a key role in designing, developing, and maintaining cutting-edge software solutions. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality products that meet our clients' needs and exceed their expectations. We offer you an opportunity to: - Be an instrumental member of a strong, collaborative, welcoming and supportive team - Architect and develop scalable web and mobile applications - Strong proficiency using TypeScript, JavaScript, React Native, Python and relevant mobile technologies. - Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design user-friendly, high-performance applications - Build and maintain reusable components, libraries, and frameworks for scalable development. - Write clean, testable, and maintainable code aligned with high-quality standards. - Troubleshoot, debug, and optimize applications for performance, responsiveness, and memory efficiency. - Conduct code reviews to uphold code quality and mentor junior engineers - Implement testing strategies, including unit, integration, and end-to-end testing. - Stay up to date with mobile development advancements and optimization techniques. - Drive best practices in software design, development, and testing. - Demonstrate a strong show of ownership over projects and drive them to completion on time and with quality As an ideal team member you have/are: - 8+ years of full-stack development experience, including proficiency in TypeScript and JavaScript - Proven expertise in React for web - Proven expertise in React Native for mobile development across iOS and Android. - Strong backend skills, particularly with Node.js, Express, and experience in RESTful APIs or GraphQL. - Familiarity with database management systems like PostgreSQL, MySQL, or MongoDB. - Experience with DevOps, CI/CD, containerization (Docker), and cloud services (AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud). - Proficiency with test-driven development (TDD) and testing frameworks like Jest, Mocha or equivalent - Skilled problem-solver with the ability to tackle complex technical challenges. - Excellent communication skills for effective team collaboration and cross-departmental alignment. - Leadership abilities, mentoring junior developers and driving projects to completion. - Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field, or equivalent professional experience. - Experience with Agile development methodologies is a plus. Traits we truly value are: - Intentionality: We obsess over solving the right problems the right way. We strive to be partners, not vendors. We elevate humanity through the relationships and products we build - Passion: We’re passionate about many things - delivering great digital products powered by exceptional engineering, delighting out partners and users, and nurturing teams that are fired up about unlocking the positive potential of technology - Innovation: We don’t just see things as they are, we see them as they can be. We approach the challenges with curiosity, creativity, and courage. We have the audacity to envision possibilities beyond perceived constraints - Ownership: We make magic happen when we’re self-motivated to show up for our teams and partners, stand behind our commitments, learn from our mistakes, and strive for excellence - Collaboration: We’re a team of innovators, designers and engineers bound by our desire to take on meaningful challenges, foster enduring partnerships, deliver value to our stakeholders, and bring out the best in one another - Empathy: We approach people and problems with utmost compassion. We listen more than we talk. We understand the why before the how. We walk in your shoes.

Senior Full Stack Engineer Duration: 3 Month Contract, Full-time capacity Location: Remote (EST schedule Monday-Friday) Red Thread Innovations is a digital innovation firm with the solitary mission of building meaningful digital products that delight consumers and transform businesses. As a company, we are an experienced team of researchers, designers, and engineers who are all passionate about innovation and technology. We are looking for a passionate, meticulous Senior Full-Stack Engineer to join our network of scrum-based agile software engineers and play a key role in designing, developing, and maintaining cutting-edge software solutions. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality products that meet our clients' needs and exceed their expectations. We offer you an opportunity to: - Be an instrumental member of a strong, collaborative, welcoming and supportive team - Architect and develop scalable web and mobile applications - Strong proficiency using TypeScript, JavaScript, React Native, Python and relevant mobile technologies. - Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design user-friendly, high-performance applications - Build and maintain reusable components, libraries, and frameworks for scalable development. - Write clean, testable, and maintainable code aligned with high-quality standards. - Troubleshoot, debug, and optimize applications for performance, responsiveness, and memory efficiency. - Conduct code reviews to uphold code quality and mentor junior engineers - Implement testing strategies, including unit, integration, and end-to-end testing. - Stay up to date with mobile development advancements and optimization techniques. - Drive best practices in software design, development, and testing. - Demonstrate a strong show of ownership over projects and drive them to completion on time and with quality As an ideal team member you have/are: - 8+ years of full-stack development experience, including proficiency in TypeScript and JavaScript - Proven expertise in React for web - Proven expertise in React Native for mobile development across iOS and Android. - Strong backend skills, particularly with Node.js, Express, and experience in RESTful APIs or GraphQL. - Familiarity with database management systems like PostgreSQL, MySQL, or MongoDB. - Experience with DevOps, CI/CD, containerization (Docker), and cloud services (AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud). - Proficiency with test-driven development (TDD) and testing frameworks like Jest, Mocha or equivalent - Skilled problem-solver with the ability to tackle complex technical challenges. - Excellent communication skills for effective team collaboration and cross-departmental alignment. - Leadership abilities, mentoring junior developers and driving projects to completion. - Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field, or equivalent professional experience. - Experience with Agile development methodologies is a plus. Traits we truly value are: - Intentionality: We obsess over solving the right problems the right way. We strive to be partners, not vendors. We elevate humanity through the relationships and products we build - Passion: We’re passionate about many things - delivering great digital products powered by exceptional engineering, delighting out partners and users, and nurturing teams that are fired up about unlocking the positive potential of technology - Innovation: We don’t just see things as they are, we see them as they can be. We approach the challenges with curiosity, creativity, and courage. We have the audacity to envision possibilities beyond perceived constraints - Ownership: We make magic happen when we’re self-motivated to show up for our teams and partners, stand behind our commitments, learn from our mistakes, and strive for excellence - Collaboration: We’re a team of innovators, designers and engineers bound by our desire to take on meaningful challenges, foster enduring partnerships, deliver value to our stakeholders, and bring out the best in one another - Empathy: We approach people and problems with utmost compassion. We listen more than we talk. We understand the why before the how. We walk in your shoes.

As part of our model, we maintain a network of trusted freelance and contract designers who we engage on a project-by-project basis as new opportunities arise. We are currently looking to expand this network with experienced Senior Visual Designers who can be called upon to support high-impact work across RTI’s Advisory and Ventures portfolios. There are immediate project opportunities available, including visual and motion design for the RTI website, brand and product design for RTI Ventures initiatives, and visual/UI design support on client engagements. About the role We are seeking a highly skilled, detail-oriented Senior Visual Designer to collaborate with our teams on discrete projects, helping shape the look, feel, and quality of our digital products and brands. You will work closely with UX designers, product leaders, and engineers to create polished, intuitive, and scalable visual solutions that elevate user experiences and align with strategic goals. This role is ideal for senior-level freelancers who thrive in fast-moving environments, can quickly ramp up on new problem spaces, and consistently deliver expert-level visual craft. We offer you opportunities to: - Lead the visual execution of assigned projects, setting a high bar for UI quality, polish, and consistency - Create refined, production-ready UI and visual designs that balance aesthetics, usability, and technical feasibility - Collaborate closely with UX, product, and engineering teams to deliver cohesive, end-to-end experiences - Contribute to and work within established design systems, while thoughtfully extending visual languages when needed - Apply strong visual thinking and design rationale to influence product and brand direction - Support a range of work, including marketing sites, product UI, brand systems, and motion/visual storytelling (depending on project needs) - Incorporate feedback efficiently and iterate quickly in response to project goals, constraints, and timelines - Uphold RTI’s standards for accessibility, visual consistency, and design excellence across deliverables As an ideal partner, you have/are: - 5+ years of experience as a visual designer, with a strong focus on digital product and UI design - Deep understanding of UI principles, interaction patterns, layout systems, and visual hierarchy across web and mobile platforms - Demonstrated ability to produce expert-level, highly polished designs with exceptional attention to detail - Strong command of typography, color theory, spacing, iconography, and visual rhythm - Experience working within and contributing to design systems while maintaining scalability and consistency - Advanced proficiency in industry-standard design tools (e.g., Figma) and modern design workflows - Ability to quickly understand complex requirements and translate them into elegant, intuitive visual solutions - Strong collaboration and communication skills when working with cross-functional partners - Comfort giving and receiving thoughtful design critique in service of better outcomes - A portfolio that clearly showcases UI excellence, visual craft, and end-to-end design work Traits we truly value - Intentionality: We obsess over solving the right problems the right way. We strive to be partners, not vendors. We elevate humanity through the relationships and products we build. - Passion: We’re passionate about many things – delivering great digital products powered by exceptional engineering, delighting our partners and users, and nurturing teams that are fired up about unlocking the positive potential of technology. - Innovation: We don’t just see things as they are; we see them as they can be. We approach challenges with curiosity, creativity, and courage. We have the audacity to envision possibilities beyond perceived constraints. - Ownership: We make magic happen when we’re self-motivated to show up for our teams and partners, stand behind our commitments, learn from our mistakes, and strive for excellence. - Collaboration: We’re a team of innovators, designers, and engineers bound by our desire to take on meaningful challenges, foster enduring partnerships, deliver value to our stakeholders, and bring out the best in one another. - Empathy: We approach people and problems with utmost compassion. We listen more than we talk. We understand the “why” before the “how.” We walk in your shoes.