JetSoftPro

About the Role

We're a fast-moving consultancy building AI-powered solutions for multiple clients across industries. Our projects move quickly, and we rely on engineers who embrace AI in their workflows to deliver features and fix bugs at speed. This role will begin as a contract, part-time position, with the opportunity to grow into a full-time role as we scale.

What You'll Do

• Build and maintain client-facing projects in Next.js and Node.js
• Develop responsive front-end features using React, HTML, and CSS
• Build and maintain server-side APIs and integrations with external systems
• Use AI-first tools (Claude Code, OpenAI Codex, Cursor, Windsurf) to accelerate development
• Write and debug Bash scripts for automation and CLI-based workflows
• Use Python for scripting, API integrations, and backend tasks when needed
• Ship new features, fix bugs, and improve performance across multiple projects
• Contribute to architecture and deployment decisions on cloud platforms
• Work across multiple projects at once, balancing priorities and client needs
• Integrate with third-party APIs for multiple clients, adapting to different systems and data structures
• Move fast, experiment, and thrive in a builder environment where the terminal and AI tools are central to the workflow

What We're Looking For

• Strong software engineering fundamentals with experience in JavaScript/TypeScript
• Skilled in React, HTML, CSS, and building modern front-end experiences
• Experience building and consuming server-side APIs (REST, GraphQL, etc.)
• Proficiency in Bash scripting and comfort working in the terminal/CLI
• Experience with Python for automation, scripting, or backend integrations
• Experience deploying on cloud platforms (Vercel preferred, or AWS, Azure, GCP)
• Familiarity with modern database platforms (Postgres, Mongo, Supabase, Firebase)
• Hands-on use of AI-first tools (Claude Code, OpenAI Codex, Cursor, Windsurf) in real workflows
• Skilled at building and debugging API integrations for different platforms and clients
• A builder mindset: enjoys hacking, experimenting, and shipping quickly
• A quick learner who thrives in fast-paced environments and takes ownership
• Knowledge of authentication systems (OAuth, SSO, JWT, etc.)
• Ability to manage and contribute to multiple projects simultaneously

Nice to Have

• Consulting or client-facing project experience
• Exposure to AI/ML integrations beyond code acceleration

Our Tech Stack

Frontend/Backend

Next.jsNode.jsReactHTMLCSS

Languages

JavaScript/TypeScriptPythonBash

Databases

PostgreSQLMongoDBSupabaseFirebase

Cloud Providers

VercelAWSAzureGoogle Cloud

AI Tools

Claude CodeOpenAI CodexCursorWindsurf

Project Overview:

We are seeking a Senior Backend Engineer with deep expertise in PHP and strong proficiency in Node.js to help modernize and scale our backend systems. This role is central to evolving a large PHP monolith into modular, service-oriented components while maintaining high standards for code quality, testing, and reliability.

You’ll work in a remote-first, globally distributed environment, collaborating closely with product, platform, and engineering teams. Strong technical ownership, communication, and architectural thinking are essential.
 

Customer Overview:

USA influencer marketing platform for organizations looking to advance their creator marketing. Its enterprise-grade technology and industry-leading intelligence facilitate scaled creator discovery, streamlined workflows, and robust reporting, while ensuring compliance and brand safety.
 

Responsibilities:

• Develop a deep understanding of an existing PHP monolithic codebase and progressively extract modular services
• Design and implement scalable, testable, and reusable backend services
• Write clean, maintainable PHP and Node.js server-side code
• Design and maintain robust RESTful and GraphQL APIs
• Lead refactoring efforts to improve performance, readability, and long-term maintainability
• Build, deploy, and operate services on AWS (Lambda, API Gateway, and related services)
• Write and maintain unit and integration tests
• Review, validate, and improve code generated with AI tools—never blindly accept AI output
• Identify technical risks, bottlenecks, and opportunities for improvement
• Clearly communicate technical decisions, trade-offs, and solutions in written and spoken English
• Create short video walkthroughs or demos explaining architecture changes or completed work
• Collaborate effectively in a remote, async-first cross-timezone team with flexible working hours

Skills/Requirements:

• Expert-level PHP (Laravel) experience (non-negotiable)
• Strong backend experience with Node.js
• Proven experience working on enterprise-grade, production systems
• Hands-on experience refactoring or decomposing monolithic architectures
• Strong background in API design and backend architecture
• Experience with AWS, especially Lambda and serverless patterns
• Solid understanding of software design principles, patterns, and clean code practices
• Experience writing testable code and maintaining automated test suites
• Fluency in English (written and spoken)
• Excellent problem-solving, debugging, and communication skills
• Highly proactive and self-directed; able to unblock yourself without waiting for instructions

AI & Developer Tooling Expectations

• You are expected to use AI as a productivity multiplier, not a replacement for engineering judgment.
• Experience with AI coding tools (e.g., GitHub Copilot, ChatGPT, Claude Code, Cursor)
• Using AI within IDEs such as VS Code or PhpStorm
• Critically reviewing, testing, and refining AI-generated code
• Understanding risks, edge cases, and limitations of AI-assisted development