Full-stack Engineer

**Role: Full-stack Engineer**

**Contract:** Full-time Remote Contractor (160 hours monthly)

**Business Hours:** Monday through Friday, 8 AM - 5 PM EST 

**Rate:** $12.5 - $15 hourly / $2,000 - $2,400 monthly (Salary is negotiable depending on experience and location)

**Availability to Start:** Immediately

**What You'll Do**

As a Full-Stack Engineer, you will be responsible for building, maintaining, and continuously improving a scalable LMS platform from the ground up. You are a highly autonomous and hands-on builder who takes ownership of the full development lifecycle, from architecture and framework migration to feature development, platform stability, QA, and ongoing enhancements. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

**Migration & Platform Build**

* Evaluate the current HTML-based LMS platform to identify limitations, scalability bottlenecks, and data structures.
* Create a technical roadmap planning, helping prioritize features, scalability improvements, and platform capabilities.
* Own and lead the migration of the platform from a static HTML codebase to a dynamic, scalable framework (Python/Django, FastAPI, or Node.js/Next.js).
* Architect and build a modular backend that enables the platform to be easily adapted for different audiences (e.g., Law Enforcement vs. Student-Athletes).
* Develop and deploy core platform features, including learning modules, curriculum tracks, and AI-assisted tools aligned with business strategy. 
* Collaborate on design requirements and take ownership of the responsive UI/UX implementation.
* Take full ownership of frontend and backend implementation, ensuring clean, scalable, and maintainable code.
* Translate wireframes into polished, responsive, and intuitive interfaces, ensuring a high-quality website aesthetic.

**Platform Ownership, Maintenance & Support**

* Own the ongoing performance, stability, and reliability of the platform, ensuring 99.9% uptime and strong system health.
* Manage server-side operations, database performance, and infrastructure as needed. 
* Partner with Operations and Marketing to implement new features, landing pages, and integrations that support growth and user engagement. 
* Lead QA and testing for all releases, ensuring functionality, cross-browser compatibility, and mobile responsiveness. 
* Continuously improve platform performance, including load times, scalability, and SEO technical requirements (Core Web Vitals).
* Proactively identify opportunities for optimization, feature improvements, and technical enhancements. 

**What You Should Have**

Must-haves:

* A minimum of 3 years of experience as a Full-Stack Engineer, with strong proficiency in Python (Django/FastAPI) or modern JavaScript (React/Next.js). 
* Proven experience leading or owning the refactoring or migration of a legacy codebase into a modern, scalable framework. 
* At least 1 year of experience working in a remote, global environment with a North America or EU-based company.
* Strong ability to design and build scalable backend systems and APIs, with a clear understanding of system architecture and modular design. 
* Solid understanding of how EdTech or content-driven platforms function, including user authentication, content gating, and secure data handling.
* Strong working knowledge of PostgreSQL, MySQL, or MongoDB.
* Experience working with LLM APIs (OpenAI/Anthropic) to maintain and improve existing AI-assisted tools.
* Experience deploying and maintaining applications in a production environment (basic DevOps awareness, hosting, environments, etc.). 

**Technology Specifications:**

* Minimum 100 Mbps Internet Speed
* Windows 11 or MacOS 15 Sequoia 
* Minimum Intel i5 8th gen with 8GB of RAM or Apple M1 chip with 8GB of RAM
* Webcam and Headset
* Designated Office Space in your Home

**Nice-to-haves:**

* Previous experience with Learning Management Systems (LMS) or high-volume content delivery platforms.
* Understanding of server-side rendering (SSR), dynamic routing, and how they impact SEO and performance. 
* Experience optimizing Core Web Vitals and overall frontend performance.