Full Stack Engineer

**NO APPLICANT WILL BE CONSIDERED WITHOUT THE FOLLOWING**
- Send your resume, GitHub/portfolio link, and a brief note about why you’d be a great fit to ---------- & ----------
- Complete task listed below and send 2 minute video in same email to ---------- & ----------

About BYND Homes:
BYNDHomes is redefining the way business travelers experience short-term rentals. Our mission is to provide seamless, intuitive, and fun experiences for both property owners and business travelers. We’re building a modern, scalable platform that brings together technology, design, and hospitality.
Role Overview:
We are looking for a talented Full Stack Engineer to join our growing team. You’ll build and maintain both the frontend and backend of our Airbnb-like platform, integrating payments, property management tools, and user experiences that scale with our growth. This is a chance to work on a high-impact product and shape the technical architecture from the ground up.
Responsibilities:
Design, develop, and maintain full-stack web applications using Next.js and modern frontend frameworks.
Build responsive and intuitive interfaces for web and mobile platforms.
Develop robust backend services, APIs, and databases to support platform functionality.
Integrate Stripe for payments, payouts, subscriptions, and transactional flows.
Work with property management systems like Guesty or similar tools for seamless property syncing.
Collaborate with product, design, and operations teams to deliver high-quality features.
Ensure code quality through testing, code reviews, and documentation.
Optimize applications for performance, scalability, and security.
Stay up-to-date with emerging technologies and implement best practices.
Qualifications:
4+ years of experience as a Full Stack Engineer or similar role.
Strong proficiency in Next.js, React, or other modern frontend frameworks.
Backend experience in Node.js, Python, or similar frameworks.
Experience with relational and non-relational databases (PostgreSQL, MongoDB, etc.).
Hands-on experience with Stripe integration and payment workflows.
Experience integrating Guesty or other property management APIs.
Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, or Azure) and CI/CD pipelines.
Strong understanding of RESTful APIs, web services, and authentication/security best practices.
Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to thrive in a fast-paced startup environment.
Bonus Skills:
Experience building marketplaces or Airbnb-like platforms.
Real-time features experience (chat, booking notifications, calendar syncing).
Knowledge of serverless architecture or microservices.
Passion for travel, hospitality, and creating amazing user experiences.
What We Offer:
Competitive salary and equity options.
Collaborative, supportive, and fast-moving startup environment.
Opportunity to build a product that transforms the rental experience.
How to Apply:
Send your resume, GitHub/portfolio link, and a brief note about why you’d be a great fit to ----------

Build a Mini Airbnb-like Booking Flow
Objective:
Create a fully functional prototype of a property booking flow for Bynd Homes. This task should demonstrate your ability to work across the frontend and backend, integrate payment processing, and interact with external APIs.
Requirements:
Frontend (Next.js / React):
Build a responsive web page to list properties (mock data is fine).
Include property details: name, image, price per night, and availability calendar.
Add a booking form where users can select dates and number of guests.
Backend (Node.js / API routes / Database):
Create a backend endpoint to handle booking requests.
Store bookings in a simple database (PostgreSQL, MongoDB, or in-memory).
Validate booking dates to prevent double bookings.
Stripe Integration:
Implement payment processing using Stripe Checkout or Payment Intents.
Include test payment flow for successful and failed transactions.
Capture booking confirmation after successful payment.
Guesty API Integration (or Mock):
Fetch property availability and details via Guesty API or simulate API responses.
Sync bookings to the Guesty system (or mock this behavior).
Extra (Optional / Bonus):
Add real-time availability updates using WebSockets or polling.
Show confirmation emails or notifications after a booking is completed.
Deploy the prototype to a cloud platform (Vercel, AWS, etc.).
Deliverables:
2 Minute video of you walking through what you have built
GitHub repository with clean, documented code.
Instructions to run the project locally.
Screenshots or video walkthrough of booking flow and payment process.
Timeline:
Estimated 24–48 hours. Focus on functionality over design.
Evaluation Criteria:
Functionality: Can a user browse properties, book, and make a payment?
Code Quality: Clean, maintainable, and well-documented code.
Integration: Stripe and Guesty (or mocked) integration works correctly.
Problem-Solving: Handles edge cases like double bookings or failed payments.