Backend Architect & Hands-On Mentor

BACKEND ARCHITECT & HANDS-ON MENTOR (SUPABASE/POSTGRESQL) At The Collective, we're on a mission to empower individuals through technology-driven personal development and community-building experiences. We believe in the power of education, self-awareness, and technology to help people live their best lives.

THE ROLE:

As a Backend Architect & Hands-On Mentor with senior SQL experience, you will play a critical role in supporting our small team of developers. Your primary responsibility will be to provide hands-on guidance, mentorship, and technical expertise, ensuring the successful implementation of the core foundation and key features in our sound based mobile application.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Collaborate with our founder, backend and frontend developer to define and implement scalable backend solutions to support our application functionalities.
• Architect and optimize the backend infrastructure using Supabase and PostgreSQL.
• Conduct virtual hands-on sessions with junior developers.
• Review implementations and ensure best practice.
• Motivate and stimulate a good working environment for the 1-2 developers that you will be mentoring.

WHO WE'RE LOOKING FOR:

We are seeking an experienced Backend Developer with:

• At least 5 years of experience as a backend or fullstack developer.
• Proficiency in PostgreSQL is required, familiarity with Supabase is a plus.
• Strong SQL skills are needed to utilize all functionality of PostgreSQL and Supabase.
• Experience with backend development using Node.js, Python is a plus but not required.
• Familiarity with RESTful system required. Experience with real time protocols is a plus.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently and guide and mentor junior developers.
• Strong communication skills to effectively convey technical concepts and solutions.
• Curiosity and motivation to pass on your skills to support the growth of others

WHAT YOU GET:

As a hands on Mentor at The Collective, you won't just be shaping the technical aspects of our mobile application—you'll be actively contributing to enhancing the mental quality of the lives around you. Through your own journey and now guidance, you have the opportunity to empower aspiring developers, fostering an environment of learning and growth, while being a catalyst for positive change in the lives of our team members and, ultimately, our community members through the initiatives we build. If you're an experienced Backend developer looking to share your knowledge, mentor aspiring developers, and be part of a community-driven venture, we invite you to join us on this exciting journey. Join us at The Collective and help utilize the power of technology and personal development for a brighter, more authentic future.