PHL - Full-Stack Developer

Job Title: Full-Stack Developer (OpenAI Integrations)

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 experienced in remote hires 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:
We are looking for a skilled Full-Stack Developer experienced in building and deploying modern web applications with OpenAI integrations. You’ll be responsible for connecting APIs, ensuring security and performance, and building intuitive frontend experiences. This role requires someone who can own both backend and frontend development while collaborating with a cross-functional team to launch and scale AI-powered applications.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design and develop secure backend services and APIs for AI-powered features.

• Integrate OpenAI API (or similar LLM tools) into production-ready applications.

• Build and maintain web applications using JavaScript/TypeScript (Node.js + React/Next.js).

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

• Implement and manage databases (SQL/NoSQL) to support application needs.

• Ensure smooth communication between services using REST and WebSocket APIs.

• Collaborate with the team to design intuitive UX/UI for AI-driven apps.

• Bonus: Contribute to prompt engineering, analytics, and adaptive feedback loops.

Software/Platforms/Tools:

• Frontend: React, Next.js

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

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

• Databases: SQL/NoSQL

• AI/LLM: OpenAI API (or similar integrations)

• Version Control: Git, GitHub/GitLab

Qualifications:

• 3-5 years of freelancing experience

• Strong JavaScript/TypeScript development skills (full-stack).

• Proven experience deploying web applications on cloud platforms.

• Hands-on experience with OpenAI API or LLM-based tools.

• Understanding of backend security, API authentication, and database design.

• Familiarity with Replit project migration is a plus.

• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work independently.

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

• Bonus: Experience with UX/UI polish and analytics for AI tools.

Shift Schedule:

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