Full-time
Full-stack Engineer
Posted on 08 May 26 by Virtual Work World
- $2000 - $2400 per Month
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Job Description
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
Company Profile
This established Maryland-based mental health and rehabilitation center specializes in delivering compassionate, patient-centered care for individuals seeking support with psychiatric conditions, substance abuse recovery, and physical rehabilitation. With a strong focus on personalized treatment, the center provides services in psychiatric rehabilitation, substance abuse programs, sports therapy, and medication-assisted treatment.
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:
Company Profile
This established Maryland-based mental health and rehabilitation center specializes in delivering compassionate, patient-centered care for individuals seeking support with psychiatric conditions, substance abuse recovery, and physical rehabilitation. With a strong focus on personalized treatment, the center provides services in psychiatric rehabilitation, substance abuse programs, sports therapy, and medication-assisted treatment.
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.
Who You Are
We hope you are someone who:
- Takes strong ownership of your work and remains accountable for both development quality and long-term platform performance.
- Prefers practical, scalable solutions and avoids unnecessary complexity or over-engineering.
- Can communicate complex technical concepts clearly and translate them into understandable business terms.
- Works independently, stays self-directed, and consistently delivers milestones with minimal supervision.
- Maintains composure and focus during high-pressure situations, including critical bug fixes and platform migrations.