Full-stack Developer

Role OverviewWe are seeking a Full-Stack Developer to take ownership of Apple Theory, a specialized SaaS platform serving professional consultants and individual clients. This role focuses on scaling a high-efficiency platform built on a modern, streamlined stack.

• Key ResponsibilitiesMaintain and extend client and admin dashboards using React 19 and TypeScript.
• Architect and build new application workflows, complex form steps, and document management features.
• Develop and scale the Express REST API, including auth middleware, Zod validation, and file-based data management.
• Integrate and optimize third-party services: Stripe for billing, Firebase for Identity, Gemini for AI analysis, and Resend for communications.
• Manage deployment pipelines and staging environments on Vercel and Render.com.
• RequirementsReact & TypeScript: 5+ years of professional experience with a focus on modern hooks and type safety.
• Backend Development: Strong proficiency in Node.js/Express REST API design.
• Authentication: Hands-on experience implementing and managing Firebase Authentication.
• Financial Integration: Familiarity with Stripe payment flows and subscription management.
• Workflow: Disciplined Git habits (feature branches, PRs, and staged deployments).
• Preferred QualificationsExperience with file-based or embedded databases (no SQL/ORM environment).
• Proven experience integrating AI/LLM APIs into production applications.
• Prior background in SaaS development within legal, government, or high-compliance domains.
• Proficiency in managing cloud deployments via Vercel and Render.com.

Note to Candidates: This position requires a developer comfortable with a high-density, minimalist design philosophy and the ability to work within a modern, no-compile-step backend environment.