Contract Type:
The Opportunity: Architect Our Future as a True Partner
Are you ready for a role that goes beyond standard development? This is a strategic leadership position to become my right-hand person in rebuilding and scaling our entire technical operation.
We are looking for a true partner: an experienced developer who is passionate about building new products and a natural leader who is excited by the challenge of mentoring a team. You will have the autonomy to shape our technical direction, build our new platform from the ground up, and lead the team that supports it. If you are ready to move beyond just coding and take on a role with genuine ownership and impact, this is that opportunity.
Our Culture & Philosophy: How We Work
We believe in building a team based on mutual trust and earned respect, not titles or hierarchy. Here’s what that means in practice:
An Open-Door, No-Ego Environment:
We operate on a first-name basis. We need your skills, your honesty, and your collaborative spirit. Respect is earned through competence and teamwork.We Plan for What's Plannable, and Tackle Emergencies as a Team:
We are professionals who believe in creating solid plans. But when emergencies arise, we support each other without blame or drama to get the job done.
The Role: Architect, Operator, and Leader
This is an intensely hands-on role that blends strategic development with operational command. Your mission is to learn every facet of this business, from customer support to our legacy systems, to enable you to run the day-to-day operations and drive our future growth.
Your Responsibilities Will Include:
Rapid AI & Display Advertising Deployment:
- Take existing AI/ML applications that are 50-70% complete and rapidly push them to full deployment within days, not months.
- Spearhead the development and integration of AI-driven
display advertising solutions
, including managing campaigns, optimizing ad targeting, and working with digital signage content management systems. Full Stack & App Deployment:
- Lead the architecture and hands-on development of our new applications using the MERN stack.
- You
must have
demonstrable experience deploying mobile applications (Native and/or React Native) reliably and quickly to the Apple App Store and Google Play Store, leveraging AI-assisted tools and modern CI/CD pipelines where possible. Product & Operational Management:
- Develop, manage, and execute on our product roadmaps, translating business goals into actionable technical milestones.
- Quickly learn our existing WordPress-based technical support systems to be able to handle any issue and train others. Direct experience with a digital signage CMS like
Xibo is a distinct advantage.
- Demonstrate a proven ability to multi-task effectively, switching context between new development, operational management, and team leadership.
Team Leadership & Mentorship:
- Act as the direct manager and mentor for our two-person support and marketing team.
- Run weekly check-ins, manage performance, remove roadblocks, and foster a positive, productive team culture that aligns with our core philosophy.
Who We're Looking For: The Ideal Candidate
A High-Velocity Deployer:
You have a portfolio that proves your ability to ship products—especially mobile apps and AI features—quickly and reliably. You thrive in an environment where speed and quality are paramount.A "Full-Business" Thinker:
You're not just a coder; you're interested in the entire business and how sales, marketing, support, and development all fit together.Accountable & Honest:
You take ownership of your work, both successes and mistakes. You are a professional who can be trusted implicitly to manage major responsibilities.A Pragmatic Problem Solver:
You can jump into a legacy codebase or a partially finished project and find the fastest path to stability and deployment.An Expert Multitasker:
You are comfortable managing a development roadmap, a team of two, and your own coding tasks simultaneously without losing focus.A Player-Coach:
You are not afraid to roll up your sleeves and write code, troubleshoot a legacy system, or even answer a support ticket when needed. You lead from the front.An Excellent Communicator:
You can clearly articulate technical vision, provide constructive feedback, and work collaboratively with me to set business goals.
Important Note on Business Sectors
Entertainment, Dating, and Alcohol industries.
The Offer & Structure: Full Transparency
Role:
Full-Time Independent Contractor. You will be responsible for your own local tax and social contributions.Compensation:
A competitive base salary of $800 - $1,000 USD per month
, depending on experience.Growth Incentive:
You will receive a percentage of revenue from new projects
you lead and successfully launch. This is a real partnership where your earnings grow with the business.The Schedule:
This role requires overlap with my working hours for collaboration and planning. We will begin with a 5-day week to ensure a smooth and intensive onboarding process. As the team and new systems become fully settled, this will transition into the 4-day work week
that is our standard for the entire team.Location:
Fully Remote.
Our Hiring Process: We're Moving Fast
We are looking to fill this critical role immediately.
Immediate Interviews:
Qualified candidates will be contacted for an initial interview within 48 hours.Technical Testing:
The process will include a paid technical test to assess both your coding skills and your strategic approach to problem-solving.Immediate Start:
We are ready for you to begin as soon as you are.
How to Apply
marc@shozzle.com
Ideally we are looking for candidates based in India, Pakistan or Bangladesh, Philippines but we are open to candidates globally.
