Founding Full-Stack Developer to $5500

This is the role that will turn Tutorbase from a validated prototype into the go-to SaaS for tutoring centers. If this seat is empty:

• Features won’t ship at the speed our early customers expect.
• There’s no one owning the codebase, setting the bar for quality, reliability, and velocity.
• The product risks staying an idea instead of becoming a category-defining business.

This role is the difference between “good start” and “real company.”

Who Shouldn’t Apply

Let’s be clear — this won’t be a fit if you:

• Need heavy management before you start building.
• Prefer long planning cycles over learning by shipping.
• Only want to “write code” without caring about product impact.
• Feel most comfortable in a big corporate team with layers of support.
• See this as just another remote gig, not something to really own.

Who We’re Looking For

• Someone who thrives in a small startup vibe — fast iterations, constant learning, and real ownership.
• A developer who can drive features end-to-end, from database to UI, and ship consistently.
• A builder who enjoys taking full responsibility for the codebase and cares deeply about product quality.
• A pragmatic engineer who moves fast, but also makes thoughtful architectural decisions.

Core Responsibilities

• Own the Tutorbase codebase — maintainability, architecture, and velocity.
• Ship features fast — we have a clear backlog, and execution speed matters.
• Collaborate directly with the founder (me) to align product decisions with customer needs.
• Shape the future of the product — your technical input directly influences roadmap and UX.

Requirements

• 5+ years of full-stack development
• Strong TypeScript skills
• Next.js/React experience
• PostgreSQL/database expertise
• API development experience

Preferred

• Supabase experience
• Experience with SaaS / multi-tenant applications
• Familiarity with modern authentication systems
• Work with component libraries like shadcn/ui or Material-UI

Bonus

• Background in scheduling, education or tutoring platforms
• Experience with real-time applications
• Prior work on API integrations

Our Stack (so far)

• Next.js / React (TypeScript)
• PostgreSQL (hosted on Supabase)
• Supabase Auth & Storage
• Tailwind, shadcn/ui
• Node.js backend services

This isn’t locked in stone. You’ll have real influence over how we evolve.

Why Join Tutorbase Now?

• We’re building a SaaS that replaces outdated tools like Teachworks and TutorCruncher — with a better UX, smarter billing, and seamless integrations.
• The product is validated. The first big client is already confirmed.
• You’ll be the technical owner from day one, not a cog in the machine.
• Small startup = big impact. What you build ships directly to real customers fast.
• Fully remote, flexible hours — what matters is output and ownership.

What We Value

• Candor over politics.
• Action over endless discussion.
• Ownership over excuses.

Offer

• 55–65k USD/year, paid as a FOP contract.
• Fully remote. No location restrictions.

Application Process

We keep it simple:

1. Quick intro conversation.
2. Technical deep dive.
3. Paid trial project to ensure mutual fit.

👉 If you want to build something real, own the code, and move fast in a small but ambitious startup — Tutorbase is for you.