Full-Stack Developer — Financial Industry MVP (Web App)

We are building an MVP for a financial industry web application and are looking for an experienced full-stack developer to take ownership of the build from architecture through launch. This is a hands-on development role. You will work directly with the founder to translate business requirements into a clean, scalable, and secure web application. Clear communication and the ability to make pragmatic technical decisions independently are essential. **About the Project** We are developing a web-based MVP for the financial industry. The platform will handle sensitive financial data and must be built with security, compliance awareness, and scalability in mind from day one. **What You'll Do** - Architect and build a full-stack web application from the ground up - Design and implement a secure, scalable database schema - Build clean REST APIs and integrate third-party financial services - Implement user authentication, role-based access control, and data encryption - Ensure the application meets financial industry security standards - Deliver a production-ready MVP within an agreed timeline - Provide clear documentation for all systems and components **What We're Looking For** - 5+ years of full-stack development experience - Proven experience shipping production web applications - Strong understanding of security best practices for financial or sensitive data - Ability to work independently and make sound architectural decisions - Clear written and verbal communication in English - Experience working directly with non-technical founders is a plus **Nice to Have** - Experience with FinTech, banking, or financial services products - Familiarity with financial compliance requirements (SOC 2, PCI DSS, GDPR) - Experience with payment gateway integrations (Stripe, Plaid, etc.) - Prior MVP or startup experience **Engagement** - Remote, contract position - Fixed-price milestones preferred - Timeline: MVP delivery within 8–12 weeks **To Apply** Please share examples of production web applications you have personally built, your preferred tech stack, your availability, and your hourly rate or project estimate. ## Required Skills **Frontend** - React / Next.js - TypeScript - Tailwind CSS - Responsive / mobile-first design **Backend** - Node.js / Python - REST API design - Authentication (JWT, OAuth) - Role-based access control **Database** - PostgreSQL - Database schema design - Data encryption at rest **Cloud & Infrastructure** - AWS or GCP - Docker - CI/CD pipelines - Secrets management **Security** - HTTPS / TLS - Data encryption - Secure API design - Input validation and sanitization **Nice to Have** - Stripe / Plaid API integration - Fintech compliance awareness - GraphQL - Redis