PHL - Full-Stack Developer

Job Title: Full-Stack Developer

Contractor Fee: $20 - $40/hour (USD)

Work Arrangement: Remote

Engagement Type: Independent Contractor

Commitment: Part-time/Hourly to Full-time (long-term priority)

Company Overview:

Tidal is a Direct Placement Agency that helps job seekers find job opportunities for real growth. We work with stable, responsible businesses that are experienced in remote hiring and are excited to welcome international team members. Tidal is owned and operated by consumer brand owners and operators. We have offshore team-building experience and aim to help businesses leverage global talent.

About This Role:
Were hiring a Full-Stack Developer to support e-Commerce stores and internal teams with their development needs. This role requires strong experience in building and maintaining modern web applications, integrating APIs, and ensuring security, scalability, and performance. Developers should also be comfortable leveraging AI-assisted coding tools to accelerate development workflows and improve code quality.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design, build, and maintain scalable full-stack applications to support eCommerce and business operations.

• Develop secure backend services and APIs for integrations with third-party tools and platforms.

• Build intuitive, responsive frontend experiences for both customer-facing and internal applications.

• Leverage AI-assisted coding tools to enhance productivity and improve application performance.

• Deploy and manage applications on modern hosting platforms (AWS, GCP, Azure, Vercel, Netlify).

• Implement and maintain SQL/NoSQL databases to support application needs.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to troubleshoot, optimize, and deliver development solutions aligned with business goals.

Software/Platforms/Tools:

• Frontend: React, Next.js (or similar frameworks)

• Backend: Node.js, Express, REST/WebSocket APIs

• Cloud Hosting: AWS, GCP, Azure, Vercel, Netlify

• Databases: SQL/NoSQL

• Version Control: Git, GitHub/GitLab

• AI Tools: General AI-assisted coding tools (e.g., GitHub Copilot, Replit Ghostwriter, Tabnine)

Qualifications:

• 3-5 years of freelancing experience.

• Strong proficiency in JavaScript/TypeScript for both frontend and backend development.

• Proven experience deploying and maintaining applications on cloud platforms.

• Hands-on experience with API integrations, backend security, and database design.

• Familiarity with eCommerce-related integrations and workflows is a strong plus.

• Ability to work independently, solve problems quickly, and deliver high-quality code.

• Excellent English communication skills (C1/C2 level).

• Bonus: Experience with UX/UI refinement, analytics, and optimizing performance for e-Commerce stores.

Shift Schedule:

• Monday-Friday, flexible working hours with overlap for team communication (US business hours).