We are looking for an agency or a contractor/freelancer to partner with us to build out the backend for a crowdfunding investment marketplace, to be built from scratch. For the easiest reference, look at https://www.seedinvest.com/

The architecture of the system overall, the backend, and the API is all ready to go; we're looking to partner with a qualified, senior/lead level Front End + React.js developers who is interested to get on this journey with us.

We're set to use Node.js, Mongo and/or AWS Amplify for Backend; GraphQL for API. We will happily take any considerations you may bring to the table.

Comfortable English language communication skills is a requirement. You'll be working day-to-day with our talented Front End Developer (React, Redux), QA, PM, Product Designer and Experience Designer.

- The right candidate has a track record of successfully launched web applications and web services on React.js or similar frameworks (Angular, Vue, etc), and can talk through them in detail. You were building complex single-page applications for at least 2-3 years.
- You can easily articulate why certain technical decisions were made in the projects that you've led.
- You are not afraid of complexity and know the API needs to be structured by the back end developer in order to be used by you.
- You know how to set up Docker with your instance of the Backend application for local development and debugging. Full-stack capabilities (Node.js, Express.js) are not required but are a plus.
- Your English is comfortable and easy to understand; you are not afraid to get on a video call with your colleagues based in the US. In fact, your first interview will be in English, too.
- You are collaborative and know what it means to be a strong team member. You'll be working with Experience Designers, Product Designers, Product Managers, QA, and, of course, other developers.
- You know the best practices, can speak to the pros & cons of different approaches, and aware of what it takes to get them implemented in practice. From code version control, to how to set up CI/CD pipeline, to what the best design patterns are to be used in the application.

Hourly rate starts from $20+/h and depends on expertise and experience, competency in hard skills and soft skills, level of conversational English, and so on.

In your response, specify:

1. Your preferred development stack.
2. Where are you located and how much overlap will you have with CST timezone during work hours (9am - 5pm)?
3. Please include links and descriptions to the web applications that you have built that are similar in complexity to seedinvest.com .

Thank you!