Fullstack Developer (PERN stack) - Part-time - Worldwide

About Scholarly

Scholarly is an innovative web platform designed to connect vendors and customers through a seamless subscription-based experience. Our application includes microtransactions, multi-role logins, and a paywall feature, all built with a focus on performance and user experience.

We are looking for a Full-Stack Developer to bring our pixel-perfect Figma designs to life using a PERN stack (PostgreSQL, Express, React, Node.js). This is a great opportunity for a skilled developer to contribute to a well-defined, exciting project with a clear scope and timeline.

Project Scope & Key Responsibilities

Develop a 15-page web application, including:

• 3 user roles (vendor, admin, customer) with defined permissions
• Admin-generated content and vendor-customer messaging
• Customer subscription model with microtransactions (similar to Cameo)
• Paywall after a certain scroll distance
• Implement and optimize a PostgreSQL relational database schema
• Ensure pixel-perfect front-end development based on provided Figma designs
• Develop a secure and scalable backend to support user authentication, payments, and subscriptions
• Integrate payment gateways for subscriptions and microtransactions
• Deploy and maintain the application in a production-ready environment

Technical Requirements

• Strong expertise in PERN Stack (PostgreSQL, Express, React, Node.js)
• Experience implementing user roles & permissions in web applications
• Proficiency in responsive front-end development using modern CSS frameworks
• Hands-on experience with payment integration (Stripe, PayPal, or similar)
• Knowledge of subscription models and microtransactions
• Strong understanding of database design and optimization
• Ability to work with RESTful APIs and third-party integrations

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working with Figma-to-code implementations
• Background in performance optimization for scalable web apps
• Experience working with international teams and timezone alignment