Location:
Remote
Type: Full-Time Contractor
About Wuxiaworld
Wuxiaworld is the world's leading platform for translated Asian fantasy fiction, primarily Chinese and Korean web novels. With millions of monthly readers, we offer serialized access to epic stories through our website and mobile app. We aim to provide a seamless and enjoyable reading experience through a mix of free and premium content.
Role Overview
We are looking for a skilled Full-Stack Developer (React.js + .NET Core) to help evolve and maintain our web reading application and the backend services that power it. You'll work with a small, experienced team to deliver new features end-to-end, enhance performance, and ensure a great user experience across modern browsers.
Key Responsibilities
- Build, maintain, and improve our React.js web application.
- Design, implement, and maintain ASP.NET Core services and APIs (REST/gRPC), including authentication, business logic, and integrations.
- Collaborate with two senior developers and a Project Manager to ship high-quality, end-to-end features.
- Debug and optimize performance across frontend and backend; instrument and monitor for reliability.
- Work with databases, caching, and data models; write efficient queries and migrations.
- Participate in code reviews and contribute to architectural decisions across frontend and backend.
- Occasionally engage with non-technical stakeholders or other departments.
Tech Stack
- Frontend (Web): React, TypeScript; TanStack; HtmlParser; SCSS, Tailwind, animations
- Backend: .NET Core (ASP.NET Core), C#, Entity Framework Core
- APIs & Services: REST, gRPC; integration with external services
- Data & Storage: MariaDB (server-side); client state with TanStack Query
- Tooling & Ops: CI/CD, logging/monitoring (Sentry/Data Dog)
- Familiarity with accessibility and cross-browser nuances is a strong plus.
Ideal Candidate
- 5+ years of software development experience, including 3+ years with React.js and strong experience with .NET Core/ASP.NET Core.
- Solid JavaScript/TypeScript and C# skills; understands web performance best practices (bundling, code-splitting, caching).
- Experience building complex applications with rich business logic end-to-end.
- Comfortable designing/consuming APIs, integrating external services, and working with relational databases (EF Core).
- Experience with animations and a solid understanding of web UI/UX and accessibility principles.
- Knowledge of testing (unit/integration/E2E), OAuth, security fundamentals, and CI/CD.
- Independent, self-motivated, and able to work with minimal supervision.
- Background or passion for literature, web novels, or online publishing.
Interview Process
- Phone Screening: Conducted by our recruiter; evaluates communication skills, technical fundamentals, and relevant coding experience.
- Optional Code Assignment: Based on the screening results, some candidates may be asked to complete a LIVE coding task.
- Technical Interview: A 60-minute session with the engineering lead focused on architecture, mobile-specific challenges, and familiarity with our tech stack.
- Offer Stage: Final discussion to review fit, expectations, and compensation. A job offer may be extended during this step.
Other Details
- Remote-first team. Open to global applicants.
- Contractor position. Applicants must be willing to commit full-time.
- No visa sponsorship provided.
- Culturally, we value independence, teamwork, and respectful collaboration.
- Many team members are passionate readers! Our best hires often start as fans.
- Start date: ASAP
Why Join Us?
At Wuxiaworld Limited, you'll join a high-performing, focused team working on a product with a global and passionate user base. We operate in a fast-paced environment where autonomy, accountability, and technical excellence are expected. This is not a lifestyle role: we're looking for professionals who take pride in their craft, communicate clearly, and are motivated to push projects forward without constant oversight. If you're excited by challenging problems, meaningful product impact, and the opportunity to help shape a platform beloved by millions, you'll find this role fulfilling.