Code & Cakes

About Code & Cakes

Code & Cakes is a high-performance engineering company building and scaling technical products for startups.

We work fully remotely, value ownership and autonomy, and believe in strong engineering without bureaucracy.
Our focus is simple: meaningful work, clear responsibilities, and results.

About the role

We’re looking for a Strong Middle / Senior Full-Stack Engineer who enjoys working across the stack and taking responsibility for features from start to production.

This role fits engineers who are comfortable making technical decisions and working without micromanagement.

What you’ll do

• Build and maintain web applications with React (Next.js) and Node.js (NestJS).
• Develop APIs and work with PostgreSQL using TypeORM / Prisma.
• Own features end-to-end.
• Improve performance, scalability, and reliability.
• Deploy and support applications on AWS.
• Participate in technical discussions and code reviews.
• Help improve code quality and engineering practices.
• Occasionally mentor other engineers.

What we’re looking for

• 4+ years of commercial experience in full-stack development.
• Strong knowledge of TypeScript.
• Solid experience with React (Next.js) and Node.js (NestJS).
• Good understanding of PostgreSQL and ORMs (TypeORM / Prisma).
• Hands-on experience with AWS.
• Experience working with production systems.
• Understanding of basic system design and scalability.
• Upper-Intermediate English or higher.
• Ability to work independently in a remote team.

Nice to have

• Startup or product experience.
• CI/CD or production support experience.

• Mentoring experience.

   

What we offer

• Competitive salary.
• Fully remote work.
• Flexible working hours.
• Paid vacation and days off.
• Minimal bureaucracy.

• Real influence on technical decisions.

   

Who will enjoy this role

• Strong Middle engineers ready for more responsibility.
• Senior engineers who prefer hands-on work over management.

About the Role
We are looking for a Sales Manager to own the Upwork direction, working with clients from the US and Europe, conducting sales calls, presenting our proposals and estimates, and closing deals.
You will work closely with a Lead Generator: validated leads are passed to the Sales Manager, who then owns the full sales cycle and drives the client to a signed deal.

Key Responsibilities

• Working with Upwork and handling incoming leads
• Communicating with clients from US / EU markets
• Conducting sales calls and identifying client needs
• Presenting the company, teams, commercial proposals, and estimates
• Managing the full sales cycle: from first contact to deal closure
• Maintaining and updating client information in CRM systems
• Collaborating closely with lead generation and delivery teams

Mandatory Requirements

• Proven sales experience in SaaS / IT
• Hands-on experience working with clients from the US and Europe
• Practical experience with Upwork
• High level of English (confident spoken and written communication)
• Experience working with CRM systems (HubSpot, Pipedrive, Salesforce, or similar)
• Strong communication and presentation skills
• Result-oriented mindset, proactivity, and ambition
• Level: strong junior / early middle

Format & Compensation

• Full-time position
• Fully remote
• Fixed salary + performance-based bonuses
• Working in a close partnership with a lead generator
• Fast-paced startup environment with minimal bureaucracy and quick decision-making