Full Stack TypeScript Developer at Sownd Affects - Audio Inclusivity Startup

Join Sownd Affects to build the world's first Audio Inclusivity Certification Standard. We're looking for a pragmatic Full Stack TypeScript Developer to own the architecture of our mission-critical Back Office platform. From handling complex acoustic data to deploying QR-linked certification systems, you'll work directly with experienced founders to make social spaces accessible for the 30% of the population who are noise-sensitive. If you're a builder who thrives on autonomy and wants to create real-world impact with React Admin and Supabase, this is your next move.

Overview

Role overview

As the lead developer for our Back Office platform, you will architect the critical system that manages venue certifications, acoustic measurements, and automated reporting. Working directly with the founders, you'll bridge the gap between complex acoustic data and user-friendly admin tools, enabling us to scale our global standard for noise-sensitive socialising.

Company

Sownd Affects

Sownd Affects - Early-stage startup creating the world's first Audio Inclusivity Certification Standard for social spaces.

Responsibilities

What you will do

Architect and implement a comprehensive Back Office web application using React Admin and Next.js to manage venue and certification data.
Build automated workflows for ingesting and transforming acoustic engineer PDF reports into structured data within a Supabase-hosted PostgreSQL database.
Develop and deploy a public-facing QR code system that links physical venue certifications to dynamic, digital reporting pages.

Candidate profile

Who this is a fit for

2–3 years of professional experience building and shipping full-stack applications using TypeScript, Node.js, and React.
Proven proficiency with relational databases, specifically PostgreSQL and Prisma ORM, for designing scalable and clean data models.
A pragmatic, builder-first mindset comfortable with modern tooling like Monorepos (TurboRepo/Nx) and AI-assisted development workflows.

What makes it remarkable

Why this role is remarkable

Lead the development of a world-first certification standard, effectively building the "LEED for sound" from the ground up with high technical autonomy.
Work in a high-trust, low-bureaucracy environment alongside experienced tech entrepreneurs who have already secured £500K+ in Innovate UK grants.
Transition from a project-based contract into a permanent role, owning the entire technical architecture of the internal operations platform as the company scales.

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