LEAD FULL-STACK DEVELOPER

LEAD FULL-STACK DEVELOPER - AVIATION CHARTER PLATFORM (EXISTING PROJECT)

Job Type: Part-time / Full-time / Contract (Flexible)
Rate: $13 USD/hour
Experience Required: 3-5 years
Start Date: IMMEDIATE (Can start this week)
Project Duration: Long-term (6+ months)

PROJECT OVERVIEW

We're completing a brand new air charter booking platform. Think "Uber for private jets" - customers request flights, charter
companies bid competitively, and we facilitate the entire process.

You'll be taking over an existing project with solid foundations and completing the remaining features to get it ready for customer
trials.

WHAT YOU'LL COMPLETE

Core Platform Features:
• Customer portal - Trip requests, bid reviews, booking management
• Carrier dashboard - Browse trips, submit bids, manage flights
• Admin panel - User management, system oversight
• Bidding system - Real-time competitive bidding on charter requests
• Trip tracking - Status updates from request to completion

Technical Architecture:
• Frontend: React 18 + TypeScript + Bootstrap 5
• Backend: Python Flask/FastAPI + PostgreSQL
• Cloud: AWS (Lambda, API Gateway, RDS, S3)
• Authentication: JWT-based with role management
• Payments: Stripe integration (future phase)

REQUIRED SKILLS

Must Have:
• React + TypeScript - Modern functional components, hooks
• Python web development - Flask or FastAPI experience
• Database design - PostgreSQL, data modeling
• REST API development - Clean, documented endpoints
• AWS basics - S3, Lambda, RDS deployment
• Git workflow - Professional development practices

Preferred:
• Bootstrap/responsive design - Mobile-friendly interfaces
• Payment integration - Stripe, PayPal experience
• Real-time features - WebSocket, live updates
• Aviation/transportation industry knowledge
• Marketplace platforms - Bidding systems, user matching

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

Hourly Rate Structure:
• Base Rate: $13 USD/hour
• Part-time (20 hours/week): ~$1,040/month
• Full-time (40 hours/week): ~$2,080/month
• Flexible hours: Track time, get paid for actual work
• Immediate start bonus: $100 for developers who can begin within 48 hours

Additional Benefits:
• Performance bonuses for milestone completion
• Skill development budget for courses/certifications
• Potential rate increases to $15-17/hour for exceptional work
• Direct client relationship - no agency fees

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS

Please Include:
1. Portfolio links - React projects you've built from scratch
2. GitHub profile - Show your coding style and activity
3. Brief cover letter - Why you're interested in aviation tech
4. Immediate availability - Confirm you can start within 48-72 hours
5. Work preference - Part-time, full-time, or flexible hours preference

Bonus Points:
• Live demo links of applications you've built
• Experience with marketplaces or bidding platforms
• AWS deployment examples
• Mobile-responsive design samples
• Available to start TODAY

SAMPLE TASKS (WHAT YOU'LL DO DAILY)

Week 1 Example:
• Review existing codebase and architecture
• Fix current build warnings and critical bugs
• Complete trip creation form with proper validation
• Finish bidding system workflow

Week 2 Example:
• Implement bid acceptance functionality
• Add basic trip tracking system
• Fix user authentication issues
• Complete carrier dashboard features

Week 3 Example:
• Add email notifications for key events
• Implement real-time bid updates
• Build admin user management tools
• Deploy fixes to production environment

CURRENT PROJECT STATUS

What's Already Built:
• React 18 frontend with TypeScript and Bootstrap
• AWS serverless infrastructure (Lambda, API Gateway, DynamoDB)
• User authentication with Cognito
• Basic trip and bid management
• AI chatbot integration

What Needs Completion:
• Form validation and error handling
• Complete bidding workflow
• Trip tracking system
• Email notification system
• Production-ready testing and deployment

WHY THIS PROJECT?

Technical Growth:
• Take ownership of existing modern tech stack
• Fix and enhance working system
• Real users - Actual aviation companies will use this
• Scalable AWS serverless architecture

Business Impact:
• Modernize traditional aviation charter booking
• Direct customer feedback - See your work impact real businesses
• Growth potential - Lead development as platform scales
• Portfolio piece - Impressive project for your resume

NEXT STEPS

Fast-Track Application Process:
1. Submit application with required materials
2. Quick screening call (15 minutes) - Availability and basic fit
3. Code review session (30 minutes) - Review existing codebase together
4. Small bug fix task (1-2 hours) - Fix actual issue in current code
5. START IMMEDIATELY - Project takeover within 24-48 hours

Timeline:
• Applications reviewed within 6 hours
• Interview process completed within 24 hours
• Decision made within 48 hours
• Project start ASAP (this week preferred)

Immediate Start Requirements:
• Available to work starting this week
• Reliable internet and development setup ready
• Communication tools - Slack, Zoom, GitHub access
• Timezone flexibility - Some overlap with US Eastern time

URGENT: NEED TO START THIS WEEK!

Ready to take over and complete an aviation charter booking platform? Apply now!

We're looking for a developer who can jump into existing code, fix issues quickly, and work directly with the business owner to get
this platform ready for customer trials.

IMMEDIATE START PREFERRED - Apply today, start tomorrow!