Mid-to-Senior Part-Time Full-Stack Software Engineer - 0.5 FTE

Job Description

Mid-to-Senior Part-Time Software Engineer - Full Stack Development (20 hours per week i.e. 0.5 FTE) About Manaaki Tech We are building secure software that empowers community service providers (NGOs, Not-For-Profits) in health, housing, and education sectors. Our platform helps these organisations demonstrate impact to funders, make data-driven decisions, and maintain complete data sovereignty over their client information. Currently operating as self-hosted deployments using our modern technology stack (Django + Next.js + Azure), we will be evolving towards a compliant SaaS model. This transformation requires implementing comprehensive compliance frameworks to meet the regulatory standards necessary for cloud-based multi-tenant operations while maintaining the highest standards of data privacy and security that our community partners require. The Opportunity Pick up additional hours ! Join us as a Senior Software Engineer in a parti-time (0.5 FTE) role where you will build core features and user experiences for our healthcare SaaS platform. This is a unique opportunity to work with cutting-edge AI development tools while creating software that directly impacts healthcare delivery and patient outcomes. Start Date: July 14, 2025 Work Arrangement: 100% Remote Time Commitment: Part-time 20 hours per week (flexible hours based on project needs) Compensation: 83,400 - 1,00,000 per month (equivalent to 20L - 24L per annum for full-time, based on experience and skills) What Makes This Role Special AI-Powered Development: We leverage modern AI tools to accelerate delivery timelines. Expect deliverable timelines that reflect these productivity multipliers. Healthcare Impact: Build software that directly improves healthcare delivery and patient outcomes Full Stack Ownership: Work across our Django backend and Next.js frontend with Azure integrations Technical Leadership: Mentor team members on AI-assisted development practices and drive engineering excellence Key Responsibilities Backend Development (40%) Design and implement scalable Django applications with Django Ninja APIs Build robust data models and business logic for healthcare workflows Integrate with Azure services (Azure AD authentication, storage, monitoring) Optimise database performance and implement caching strategies Ensure healthcare compliance requirements (HIPAA, GDPR) in application design Frontend Development (35%) Develop responsive, accessible user interfaces using Next.js and React Implement complex healthcare workflows with intuitive user experiences Integrate frontend applications with Django APIs and Azure services Optimise application performance and implement proper error handling Build reusable component libraries and maintain design system consistency AI Workflow Leadership (15%) Lead the adoption of AI development tools across the engineering team Create and document AI-assisted coding standards and best practices Train team members on effective prompt engineering and code review of AI-generated content Continuously optimise development processes using AI augmentation Technical Collaboration (10%) Participate in architectural decisions and code reviews Collaborate with DevOps team on deployment and infrastructure requirements Work closely with product team to translate requirements into technical solutions Contribute to technical documentation and knowledge sharing Technical Requirements * Must-Have Experience Overall: 5+ years of professional software development experience Core Technologies: Python/Django development with RESTful API design (Django REST Framework or Django Ninja) JavaScript/TypeScript and modern React development (3+ years) Next.js application development and deployment (1+ years or strong React background with willingness to learn) Database design and optimisation (PostgreSQL preferred) Version control with Git and collaborative development workflows API integration and third-party service integration Security and privacy best practices in application development API design and versioning strategies for maintainable systems * Strong Plus Healthcare application development or compliance experience Azure cloud services integration (Storage, Azure AD, monitoring) Multi-tenant SaaS architecture patterns Performance optimisation and scalability considerations Automated testing frameworks (pytest, Jest, Playwright) Docker containerisation and container orchestration FHIR (Fast Healthcare Interoperability Resources) integration experience AI & Modern Development Demonstrated experience with AI coding tools (like Cursor, Claude Code, GitHub Copilot, etc) Ability to create effective prompts and review AI-generated code critically Experience optimising development workflows with AI assistance What We're Looking For Technical Mindset Product Focused: You understand how technical decisions impact user experience and business outcomes Quality Driven: You write maintainable, well-tested code with proper documentation AI-Forward: You embrace modern tools to achieve significant productivity gains while maintaining code quality Communication & Collaboration Clear Communicator: Excellent English communication for code reviews, documentation, and collaboration Mentor: Comfortable training team members on new technologies and development practices Ownership: You take responsibility for feature delivery, performance, and user satisfaction Growth Orientation Continuous Learner: Stay current with full-stack development trends, healthcare technology, and AI development tools System Thinker: Understand how your code fits into the broader healthcare SaaS architecture Process Improver: Identify development bottlenecks and propose automation solutions Reporting & Work Structure Reports to: Engineering Lead/CTO Time Commitment: Part-time with flexible scheduling based on project milestones Technical Leadership: Lead architectural decisions and technology strategy initiatives Growth Path: Clear progression to Architect or Technology Strategy roles Why Join ManaakiTech Professional Growth Cutting-Edge Technology: Work with the latest AI development tools and modern healthcare tech stack Technical Impact: Your code directly powers healthcare workflows and patient care improvements Learning Investment: Professional development budget AI tool subscriptions Work-Life Balance Flexible Scheduling: Part-time commitment with flexibility around project deliverables and core collaboration hours Remote-First: Work from anywhere in India with reliable internet Meaningful Work: Build technology that improves healthcare access and patient outcomes Future Opportunity Equity Potential: Opportunity for equity participation as company grows Leadership Track: Clear path to Architect and Technology Strategy roles Healthcare Innovation: Future opportunities to work with healthcare network integrations using FHIR standards International Impact: Contribute to global healthcare technology transformation Application Process Please include: Portfolio: Examples of full-stack applications you've built, especially any AI-assisted projects Code Samples: GitHub links or code samples demonstrating Django and Next.js expertise AI Experience: Specific AI development tools you've used and how they improved your development process Healthcare Context: Any experience with healthcare applications or compliance requirements (valued but not required) Technical Assessment: Selected candidates will be invited to complete a practical coding assessment (1 hour) followed by a presentation of their solution (20 minutes) focusing on: DevOps automation scripting Docker/Infrastructure-as-Code configuration AI-assisted (if any) problem-solving approach Ready to Transform Healthcare Technology? If you're excited about using AI tools to accelerate healthcare software development while building robust, user-focused applications, we'd love to hear from you. ManaakiTech is an equal opportunity employer committed to building a diverse and inclusive team.