Technical Co-Founder / Django Developer Partner (Equity Opportunity) US ONLY

Blue Rhino
United States
2 months ago
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Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Compensation
$26,000.0
Working hours
Regular working hours
Job source

Tech stack

Application Programming Interfaces (APIs) Artificial Intelligence Amazon Web Services User Authentication Software as a Service Database Design Database Schema DevOps Django Web Framework Design of User Interfaces Python (Programming Language) PostgreSQL
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Job description

  • Review the current platform and backend structure
  • Rebuild or improve the backend where needed
  • Create a clean, scalable Django architecture
  • Improve database structure and performance
  • Build secure APIs and backend logic
  • Improve authentication, user roles, and permissions
  • Help with listings, messaging, payments, notifications, and admin features
  • Make the platform more secure, stable, and production-ready
  • Work with us on future product features and technical direction

Requirements

Do you have experience in UI development?, * Python

  • Django
  • Django REST Framework
  • PostgreSQL
  • API Development
  • Database Design
  • Backend Architecture
  • Authentication & User Management
  • Security Best Practices
  • Git / GitHub
  • Deployment Experience
  • Problem Solving

Preferred Skills

  • React or Next.js
  • Stripe Integration
  • AWS, DigitalOcean, or similar hosting
  • Docker
  • Redis
  • Celery
  • Marketplace Platform Experience
  • SaaS Experience
  • DevOps
  • AI-built code cleanup or refactoring experience, * Has experience building solid backend systems
  • Can clean up and improve existing code
  • Understands how to make a platform scalable and secure
  • Can explain technical decisions clearly
  • Is interested in becoming a long-term technical partner
  • Has a startup mindset and wants to help grow the business

Benefits & conditions

This is a partnership opportunity, not a traditional employee role. Compensation may include equity, profit-sharing, ownership interest, or another partnership structure agreed between both parties.

About the company

Please send:

  • A short introduction
  • Your Django/Python experience
  • Examples of platforms or backend systems you have built
  • GitHub or portfolio link if available
  • Why you are interested in joining as a technical partner

We are looking for someone who can help take an early AI-built platform and turn it into a strong, scalable, production-ready business.

Pay: $500.00 per week

Application Question(s):

  • Do you understand that this is a partnership/co-founder opportunity and not a traditional salaried position?
  • Why are you interested in joining a startup as a technical partner rather than as an employee or contractor?
  • How many hours per week can you realistically commit to helping build and grow Pro Hire?
  • Can you share examples of Django/Python projects or platforms you have built?
  • If the platform generates little or no revenue during the first 6-12 months, would you still be committed to building the business as a partner?

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