About Alva

At Alva, we’re building more than hardware and software, we’re building a new standard in home energy intelligence. Our vision is to revolutionize the way we manage and consume energy.

We’re a tight-knit, high-performing team backed by Antler, Odfjell, Link VC and Innovation Norway, working on breakthrough energy solutions that matter. With momentum building fast and our first product launching soon, now is the time to shape the company’s future and your own.

This is an opportunity to join as one of our first hires and become part of the founding team. If you’re passionate about impact, ownership, and meaningful work, Alva is where you belong.

About the Role

We’re hiring a Full Stack Developer to lead the development of our cross-platform mobile app and backend systems. You’ll work hands-on across the full stack, from building engaging user interfaces to implementing robust APIs and handling real-time energy data.

You’ll work closely with the founders, our UX/UI designer, and our AI/embedded teams to deliver beautiful, scalable, and reliable software.

This is an individual contributor role with clear ownership and potential to grow into a leadership position over time.

What You’ll Do

• Design and build our mobile app using React Native
• Develop and maintain backend services using Node.js (or similar)
• Create and secure RESTful APIs
• Collaborate with the product and design team to refine user experience
• Implement real-time data flows and visualizations for energy insights
• Contribute to technical decisions and product direction

What We’re Looking For

Must-Haves:

• Residency in Norway
• Highly self-motivated and able to work autonomously in a fast-moving environment
• Proven experience with React Native in production apps
• Strong proficiency in JavaScript and TypeScript
• Backend experience with Node.js, Express, or Django
• Experience with REST APIs and modern database systems
• Ability to work independently in a fast-moving, startup environment
• Passion for clean code, performance, and good architecture

Nice-to-Haves:

• Experience with IoT, smart home tech, or energy-related products
• Familiarity with data visualization libraries (e.g., D3.js, Chart.js)
• Exposure to cloud platforms (Azure, AWS, GCP)
• Mobile security knowledge
• Previous startup or scale-up experience

Why Join Alva?

• Founding team role with meaningful equity
• Mission-driven company creating real-world impact
• Work on a hard problem that matters, the future of energy
• High degree of ownership, speed, and autonomy
• Flexible and ambitious culture built around trust and shared values
• Located in Oslo with easy access to nature, innovation hubs, and the startup community

If this sounds like you, we’d love to talk. Apply now and let’s build something extraordinary, together.