Senior Independent Software Developer - remote job

A.Team is hiring a Senior Independent Software Developer - a senior role, so the employer expects you to make the calls yourself. The role sits in IT and programming and is fully remote. The company hires candidates based in Europe.

The employer did not publish a figure; that is settled at interview. The advert sets no condition on working hours.

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Location Requirements: To be considered, you must reside in the Americas, Europe, or Israel.

About A·Team: A·Team is a venture-backed, stealth mode, application-only platform designed for senior independent software developers to collaborate with carefully selected, high-growth companies on their most ambitious projects.

After engaging with numerous independent engineers, designers, and product managers, we repeatedly heard that finding reliable, high-quality clients can be challenging, and projects often fall short of being financially rewarding. A·Team connects small teams of the world's most skilled builders with companies backed by firms such as a16z, YC, Softbank, and General Catalyst on a contractual basis for their most critical initiatives. We quietly launched in May 2020, and since then, A·Teamers have earned over $85 million.

Benefits of Joining A·Team: - Undertake significant, high-value missions with leading companies; rates typically range from $90-$150+/hr, with clients known for their vetted, intriguing projects that matter. We are selective about our partnerships; new clients are introduced only through trusted referrals. Our roster includes Lyft, McGraw Hill, ClearCo, Pepsi, Walmart, former Waze CEO, cutting-edge vaccine production software, several emerging unicorns we can't disclose, and many other a16z/YC/Softbank/Insight/Tiger-backed startups. - Collaborate with both familiar and new colleagues: our focus is on small and diverse product teams, as larger-budget clients often prefer teams over individuals. We strive to keep colleagues together whenever possible. - Complete autonomy: decline projects that do not align with your interests. As a talented builder, you can manage multiple missions simultaneously, and there's no pressure to join a mission if you're not ready. - Enjoy intimate, curated gatherings: these are informal settings where you can discuss topics that are difficult to address elsewhere. We aim to foster micro-communities for top builders to form meaningful connections around shared interests. - Keep 100% of your earnings: if you charge $120/hr, you receive the full amount. A·Team earns a small, transparent platform fee on top of your rate.

Application Process: Visit this link: https://build.a.team/remotivereferral and use the Remotive referral code. Our application process is brief and focuses on showcasing your work. We are more interested in discussing your projects if there is a mutual fit.

Role Description: Once accepted into A·Team, you will regularly be invited to significant missions that align with your interests. These missions may range from early-stage incubations with world-class founders to fast-growing, well-funded companies or traditional non-tech businesses seeking to modernize through technology.

Typical Mission Involvement: - You will be tasked with building an ambitious piece of software from scratch as part of a 3-4 person team. - Your responsibilities will include scoping the project, providing options to the client, guiding the strategy, and executing the chosen solution. The client's vision may be clear or undefined, which is why A·Team typically attracts senior builders who can collaborate effectively to find the right path.

Ideal A·Team Members: - Senior software developers who have left large companies and high-growth startups to pursue their craft independently. - Individuals who prefer consistent contract work over full-time employment and enjoy collaborating with other top-tier builders to create new products. - Most A·Team members spend the majority of their time on independent projects, but a significant portion are either employed full-time (testing client work), bootstrapping side projects, or seeking their next big opportunity.

A·Team is Not For: - Individuals seeking small, one-off projects. - Those looking to build simple websites like WordPress, Wix, or Squarespace. - Recently graduated or early-career professionals (typically less than 4 years of experience).

Long-Term Vision: A·Team aims to become a new kind of company for independent software builders who are "unhirables"—talented individuals who traditional companies struggle to hire but who desire to work on their most meaningful projects in small, autonomous, distributed teams.