Full-Stack Developer (MVP - Smart Hub Platform) - Part-time - SEA/EMEA

About the Role

We’re seeking a skilled and reliable Full-Stack Developer to help build the first version (MVP) of the Mindflight7 Smart Hub - a digital platform designed to house and manage curriculum-linked VR learning content. This is a hands-on, scoped development project where you’ll work directly with the Project Director to deliver and iterate on a functional, secure, and user-friendly platform.

This is a part-time, contract-based role estimated at ~100–130 hours over 5–6 weeks, with the opportunity for ongoing support and future feature development post-MVP.

About the Project

Mindflight7 is digitising its educational Subject List (spreadsheets and app guide PDFs) into a searchable online platform where teachers can:

• Browse subjects and apps by year level or curriculum code
• Download app guides and access videos
• View curriculum alignment details
• Upload new content (admin-only)

We’re building a lightweight but extendable MVP using a modern web stack.

Responsibilities

Backend

• Design and implement PostgreSQL schema (Subjects, App Guides, Curriculum Links)
• Build spreadsheet parsing tool for importing subject data (.xlsx)
• Set up secure file storage (Supabase or Firebase) for PDFs and videos
• Implement user authentication and role-based access control (Clerk or Firebase)

Frontend

• Build dashboard UI with search, filters, and result display (React + Tailwind or equivalent)
• Develop app guide viewer (PDF display, metadata, video link)
• Create admin interface for uploading/editing subjects and guides
• Add notifications (toast, modal) for feedback and error handling

QA and Deployment

• Participate in QA and UAT alongside Project Director
• Address bugs and critical issues during testing
• Deploy and configure production instance (Vercel, Railway, or Supabase hosting)
• Implement backup and basic monitoring/fallback strategy

Required Skills

• Proficiency in React, Node.js, and PostgreSQL
• Experience working with Supabase or Firebase for storage/auth
• Familiarity with role-based access systems and secure authentication
• Ability to parse and transform spreadsheet data programmatically
• Strong attention to detail and ownership over clean, maintainable code
• Comfort working closely with non-coding stakeholders (PM/Product Director)

Nice to Have

• Experience in educational tech or content management platforms
• Knowledge of curriculum tagging or standards-based systems (e.g. ACARA)
• Familiarity with Tailwind, shadcn/ui, or component-driven UI frameworks
• Exposure to tools like Notion, Jira, or Miro for task collaboration

Project Timeline

• Estimated commitment: 20–25 hrs/week for 4–6 weeks
• MVP milestones already scoped and structured into sprints
• Regular check-ins with the Project Director