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Knack | US Remote | AWS/DevOps/SRE Engineer | https://knack.com/work-at-knack

Knack's goal is to democratize data and make it easy for for anyone to unlock the power of their data with apps, workflows, and integrations.

We're hiring a AWS/DevOps/SRE engineer to help us build, manage, and optimize a container-based infrastructure for deploying thousands of database-driven applications.

You'll be diving deep into AWS and containers. Other tech we use: Node.js, MariaDB, MongoDB, Redis, Salt, Sensu and Graylog.

We've been passionately 100% remote for over 4 years. You'll be joining a small team that is just as focused on enjoying the journey as the destination.

More info: https://knack.com/about

Apply: https://www.knack.com/devops


Knack | US Remote | AWS Engineer | https://knack.com/work-at-knack

Knack's goal is to democratize data and make it easy for for anyone to unlock the power of their data with apps, workflows, and integrations.

We're hiring a AWS/DevOps engineer to help us build and manage a container-based infrastructure for deploying thousands of database-driven applications.

You'll be diving deep into AWS and containers. Other tech we use: Node.js, MariaDB, MongoDB, Redis, Ceph, Fission, Salt, Sensu and Graylog.

We've been 100% remote for over 4 years. You'll be joining a small team that is just as focused on enjoying the journey as the destination.

More info: https://knack.com/about

Apply: https://www.knack.com/devops


Knack | US Remote | DevOps Engineer | https://knack.com/work-at-knack

Knack's goal is to democratize data and make it easy for for anyone to unlock the power of their data with apps, workflows, and integrations.

We're hiring a DevOps engineer to help us build and manage a container-based infrastructure for deploying thousands of database-driven applications.

You'll be diving deep into Kubernetes, AWS, Ubuntu, Node.js and Salt. Other tech we use: MariaDB, MongoDB, Redis, Ceph, Fission, Sensu and Graylog.

We've been 100% remote for over 4 years. You'll be joining a fun, open team that is just as focused on enjoying the journey as the destination.

Here's some cool stuff about Knack:

* Remote - We're a 100% remote company that has been 100% remote from the beginning and spends a lot of time thinking about how a small 100% remote team can build a world class product.

* Impact - If impact is your thing (it's ours!) Knack impacts a lot of people, including countless non-profits, educational institutes, and small businesses.

* Team - We're a small team that really enjoys getting to work together and it shows. It's all about enjoying the ride, taking ownership, pushing each other to excel at our craft, and doing work that makes a difference.

* Company - We're 100% bootstrapped, so we know how to build a product customers will pay for. We believe in growth without compromise, not growth at all costs.

More info: https://knack.com/about

Apply: https://www.knack.com/devops


Canada remote not an option? :D


Sure, we'd consider it! We're slowly looking into the logistics of international hiring.


Knack | US Remote | Front-end Engineer | https://knack.com/work-at-knack

We're looking for a JavaScript expert with Vue.js experience and a passion for usability to help lead our front-end architecture.

Here's some cool stuff about Knack:

* REMOTE - We're a 100% remote company that has been 100% remote from the beginning and spends a lot of time thinking about how a small 100% remote team can build a world class product.

* PRODUCT - Knack is a DIY data platform that makes it easy to build custom apps that make your data useful. It's constantly evolving and intersecting with the latest technology.

* IMPACT - If impact is your thing (it's ours!) Knack impacts a lot of people, including countless non-profits, educational institutes, and small businesses.

* TEAM - We're a small team that really enjoys getting to work together and it shows. It's all about enjoying the ride, taking ownership, pushing each other to excel at our craft, and doing work that makes a difference.

* COMPANY - We're 100% bootstrapped, so we know how to build a product customers will pay for. We believe in growth without compromise, not growth at all costs. We don't have a VP layer or management, and want to keep it that way as long as we can.

Find out more at https://knack.com/work-at-knack and https://knack.com/about.

Apply at https://www.knack.com/jobs/front-end-engineer#job-applicatio....


I applied and received a warm response with a coding challenge, however I never heard back from them after I replied with my solution. I tried to follow up multiple times. No feedback, even a simple "sorry/no" is poor experience.

Edit: This was a few months ago.


If you email I'm happy to review, we do mean to reply to any candidates we engage with, my apologies if that didn't happen. Note: this position doesn't require a coding challenge.


Same experience. This company likes to ghost.


Knack | US REMOTE | Senior JavaScript Engineer | https://knack.com/work-at-knack

* REMOTE - We're a 100% remote company that has been 100% remote from the beginning and spends a lot of time thinking about how a small 100% remote team can build a world class product.

* PRODUCT - Knack is a DIY data platform that makes it easy to build custom web apps for managing data and empowering workflows. Think Access on steroids designed for the web.

* TEAM - We're a small team that is all about enjoying the ride, taking ownership, pushing each other to excel at our craft, and doing work that makes a difference.

* JOB - Architecting a scalable platform, developing new features, optimizing performance, exploring new frameworks, engaging with your interests, doing your best work across the whole stack.

* COMPANY - We're 100% bootstrapped, so we know how to build a product customers will pay for. We believe in growth without compromise, not growth at all costs. We don't have a VP layer or management, and want to keep it that way as long as we can.

Find out more at https://knack.com/work-at-knack and https://knack.com/about. Apply at https://www.knack.com/jobs/senior-engineer#job-applications/...


Knack | Product Designer| Remote | REMOTE https://knack.com

We're a 100% remote company that has been 100% remote from the beginning and spends a lot of time thinking about how a small 100% remote team can build a world class product. We're 100% remote.

We're looking for super talented product designer with a passion for data and web applications to help design and build the next generation of tools for doing useful things with data.

Knack is a no-code application platform that enables anyone to easily build business and workflow apps. It's a big fun product that creates tons of value.

We've spent a lot of time playing feature catch-up and optimizing for product-market fit. We're now at the point where we want to focus on product design to truly make Knack special.

Other things about us: we're 100% bootstrapped, so we know how to build a product customers will pay for. We believe in growth without compromise, not growth at all costs. We don't have a VP layer or management, and want to keep it that way as long as we can.

Other things about you: you want to join a team that actually enjoys working with each other. You want to be engaged with the product and company beyond just design. You are not afraid of taking ownership and responsibility. You want to maximize your impact.

Find out more at https://knack.com/work-at-knack


I don't see "Product Designer" among the list of openings on knack.com.

Is there anything other than this HN post to link to if I want to sends the opening to a friend?


Knack | Frontend Developer/Designer| Remote | REMOTE https://knack.com

We're a 100% remote company that has been 100% remote from the beginning and spends a lot of time thinking about how a small 100% remote team can build a world class product. We're 100% remote.

We're looking for a frontend to help design and build the next generation of tools for displaying and managing data. You'll also help migrate our backbone framework to a modern component-based approach (Vue/React).

Knack is a no-code application platform that enables anyone to easily build business and workflow apps. It's a big fun product that creates tons of value.

Other things about us: we're 100% bootstrapped, so we know how to build a product customers will pay for. We believe in growth without compromise, not growth at all costs. We don't have a VP layer or management, and want to keep it that way as long as we can.

Other things about you: you want to join a team that actually enjoys working with each other. You want to be engaged with the product and company beyond just code. You are not afraid of taking ownership and responsibility. You want to maximize your impact.

Find out more at https://knack.com/work-at-knack


Hello, Hope you are doing well! My name is Irina and I work for Team Extension, a nearshoring and offshoring technology company based in Bucharest. Just to make it clear, we are not a recruiting company and have dedicated resources on company location. I am contacting you about your recent post from news.ycombinator.com site. You are looking for a Frontend developer. It looks like a great opportunity as we have Frontend developers available. Will you be interested to discuss this over a short conference call on June 14th at 17:00 EET or June 17th at 18:00 EET. Looking forward to hearing from you and have a nice day!


I read it all, got so excited about working there, then, by the end... "US citizens only" :( Not that remote...


This is a temporary requirement we'll be removing as we finalize some payroll/tax/logistics implications. Would still love to see your application!


Great news! I will apply then! Thanks for keep checking the thread and answering it!


Knack | DevOps/System Engineer | Remote | REMOTE https://knack.com

We're a 100% remote company that has been 100% remote from the beginning and spends a lot of time thinking about how a small 100% remote team can build a world class product. We're 100% remote.

We're looking for an AWS guru to help run and optimize our systems and deployments. Knack is a no-code application platform that enables anyone to easily build business and workflow apps. It's a big fun product that creates value.

Other things about us: we're 100% bootstrapped, so we know how to build a product customers will pay for. We believe in growth without compromise, not growth at all costs. We don't have a VP layer or management, and want to keep it that way as long as we can.

Other things about you: you want to join a team that actually enjoys working with each other and wants to do it for a long time. You want to be engaged with the product and company beyond just a command line. You are not afraid of taking ownership and responsibility. You want to maximize your impact.

Find out more at https://knack.com/work-at-knack


AWS guru, interested. Email I can reach you at?


Knack | Software Engineer | Remote | REMOTE https://knack.com

Hmm, let's see, how can we scare off the typical HN reader. We're bootstrapped, so we have zero interest in Silicon Valley. We're a 100% remote company, but we have overlap time and synchronous communication, because those things matter. Our only investors are our customers, so everything revolves around them, not you. And we're not looking to sell or be acquired, because, shocker, we actually love what we're doing and who we're doing it with and want to keep doing it forever.

On the off chance there's a kindred spirit here, find out more at https://knack.com/work-at-knack


I'm sure you meant this to be tongue-in-cheek, but it comes off as a very superior and passive aggressive attitude. I recommend a different approach if you're trying to get people interested in learning more.


What's passive about it? ;)

If we can spark a connection with a potential fit we're fine turning off everyone else.


Until your company scales and you're trying to hire and no one wants to work for you.

Hire a talent specialist, don't think short term, and read Work Rules :)


Totally disagree. Don't project :)


It would be helpful if you could give some detail regarding what your company does and the skills for which you're looking.


Of course! Knack is a no-code platform that makes it easy to build business and workflow apps.

We're looking for full-stack JavaScript engineers, Dev Ops, AWS Systems engineers, and front-end dev/designers.


Serious about the US citizens only note?


Yes, but not for always. We just need to get our logistics in order for international. Would be happy to touch base when that happens if you apply!


Are you sure you don't mean "US residents only"?

http://www.workplacefairness.org/immigration-status

>I am a non-citizen with valid work papers. Can I be denied employment because my employer prefers to hire "Americans?"

>Generally not. A “U.S. citizens-only” policy in hiring is illegal. An employer may require U.S. citizenship for a particular job only if it is required by federal, state, or local law, or by government contract.


I'd also be interested in a remote job like this but I'm based in Canada.


Knack | REMOTE | Full Stack Web Developer | $80-100K

Knack (http://knack.com) empowers anyone to do amazing things with their data. Easily build web apps to share and manage data, add work flows, and integrate with everything.

We're growing rapidly and looking for software engineers (aws/node/mongo/solr/backbone) to work on scaling and performance challenges and develop new features for working with data.

Why Knack?

* Impact: we’re expecting anyone that joins to come in and have a major impact. We’re small enough that every line of code has an over-sized impact.

* Equity: we don’t need hired-guns, we want team members. We want to share our long-term vision and success, and make sure you have equity in that journey.

* Autonomy: we don’t look for specific roles, we look for good fits. You’ll be able to contribute with your strengths and determine the projects you want to drive forward.

* Remote: we're 100% remote and have built our entire culture around remote from the beginning.

* Team: find your work family and join our fun, tight-knit team that are selflessly committed to building a world-class product, and enjoying the ride along the way.

Apply: https://www.knack.com/jobs/

Process: questionnaire, founder interview, team hangout, paid trial


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