Senior Full Stack Developer

Senior Full-Stack Developer (Laravel + Node.js + Flutter/React Native)- Part TimeRead Before ApplyingThis is not a freelance “ticket delivery” role.We’re looking for a hands-on architect-builder who is ready to own a system end-to-end and evolve into a Founding CTO once Phase 1 scales.Minimum 4+ years of deep backend experience required.Engagement Details- Type: Part-Time (Transition to Full-Time Core Team Role) - Phase 1: Milestone-based engagement - Phase 2: Full-time Core Team position with performance-based compensation and equity allocation - Work Mode (For Phase 1): Remote, flexible hoursWe’re building something extraordinary — a next-generation digital commerce and rewards platform into a seamless experience. If you’re an experienced builder who wants to own, not just code, and architect the vision — this is your moment to be part of the founding story.Your RoleYou’ll help build the backend architecture, frontend systems, mobile apps, and integrations — collaborating directly with the founder to bring this project from 0 → 1.This is a Phase 1 milestone-based engagement that transitions into a full-time core founding role with equity for the right candidate.Key Responsibilities- Architect, develop, test, and deploy the full-stack Reward Commerce ecosystem (Backend + Admin + App) - Build Admin, Vendor, and User Panels with role-based access control - Create modular APIs for vendors, ads, rewards, postbacks, and analytics - Design the hybrid backend (Laravel + Node.js) for both transactional stability and async performance - Implement microservices for event-driven tasks (tracking, analytics, notifications) - Develop Flutter/React Native apps for cross-platform launch - Integrate affiliate SDKs, game APIs, ad modules, and wallet systems - Manage DevOps, CI/CD, and cloud architecture (AWS / GCP) - Ensure scalability, security, and modularity from Day 1 - Collaborate with the founder on architecture, sprints, and roadmap executionRequired Skills & Experience✅ MERN / Laravel + Node.js expertise – 5+ years of hands-on experience with Laravel, Postgres, MongoDB, Express, React, and Node.js✅ E-commerce or Reward Platform background — Built or scaled transactional marketplaces✅ Reward / Affiliate Systems – Deep understanding of postback, cashback, or gamification integrations✅ Cloud & DevOps – AWS/GCP setup, CI/CD pipeline management, containerization (Docker/Kubernetes)✅ Security & Data Handling – Role-based access, JWT, encryption, fraud detection✅ Mobile-first Development – Experience integrating Flutter or React Native apps✅ Ownership Mindset – Strategic thinker with the ability to build fast, adapt fast, and ship cleanIdeal Tech StackFrontend / Mobile- Flutter (preferred) or React Native — Cross-platform mobile app for Android & iOS - Next.js / React.js — For Admin, Vendor, and Web Panels with SSR and modular components - Deep understanding of responsive UI, state management, and API integrationBackend / APIs- Laravel (PHP) — Core transactional backend for commerce, orders, wallets, and user systems - Node.js (Express / NestJS) — For microservices like rewards, postback, and async processing - RESTful & WebSocket APIs with modular microservice architecture - Integration with 3rd-party APIs (Affiliate, Ad SDKs, Game APIs, Payments, etc.) - GraphQL (optional) for selective and optimized data queriesDatabase & Storage- PostgreSQL / MySQL — Core transactional database for users, orders, and payouts - MongoDB / Redis — For caching, logs, and real-time analytics - S3 / Cloud Storage — For media, digital products, and static assetsAnalytics & Logging- MongoDB / Metabase / Grafana — For real-time dashboards, admin analytics, and BI insights - Event tracking for user actions, conversions, and offer success ratios - Error logging & performance monitoring via ELK stack or equivalentInfra & DevOps- AWS / GCP / Azure - Docker / Kubernetes - CI/CD: GitHub Actions / Jenkins - Monitoring: Prometheus / Grafana / CloudWatchNotification and Engagement- Firebase / OneSignal — For push, in-app, and campaign notifications - SMTP / Twilio / WhatsApp APIs — For transactional and promotional messaging - Event-based automation integrated with rewards and referral triggersImportant to Have- Experience in Reward Apps / Affiliate Platforms / Gaming / AdTech / FinTech - Worked with multi-tenant vendor systems - Knowledge of data pipelines and BI dashboards - Familiarity with AI personalization (TensorFlow Lite / OpenAI APIs) - Entrepreneurial mindset with a bias for speed, clarity, and ownershipHow to ApplySend your application to arc@hillqueentea.comSubject Line: “Full Stack Developer (Core Team)– [Your Name]”Include:- Links to live projects or code samples (especially in e-commerce/reward domains) - A short note on your experience with affiliate, reward, or gamification systems - Outline your approach to system architecture + tech stack decisions - Describe your experience with PostgreSQL + Redis + MongoDB + Kafka? - Describe your cloud / DevOps experience (AWS, GCP, CI/CD) - Share what excites you about building an early-stage platform - Mention the weekly time commitment (hours) available - Our phase 1 budget is modest and may be below your expectations. We’re looking for core founding members focused on long-term growth over short-term gains. Please confirm if you’re open to joining on a milestone-based compensation model.