Web Developer
Posted 3 days ago by Twine
Negotiable
Undetermined
Undetermined
United Kingdom
Summary: This role is for a UK-based web developer to join an early-stage online directory platform aimed at connecting customers with local cake makers. The position involves collaborating with the founder to develop the MVP, with a focus on technical expertise and long-term growth through an equity and/or revenue-share partnership. The ideal candidate should be passionate about building products from scratch and making a significant impact in the food and beverage sector.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead the technical development of the MVP, including platform architecture, coding, and deployment
- Collaborate with the founder to define product features, user flows, and technical requirements
- Implement secure user authentication, subscription management, and payment integration
- Ensure responsive, accessible, and user-friendly design across devices
- Set up and manage hosting, domain, and ongoing site maintenance
- Troubleshoot issues, optimize performance, and iterate based on user feedback
- Contribute to long-term technical strategy and scalability planning
Key Skills:
- Based in the UK, with the ability to collaborate remotely and attend occasional in-person meetings if required
- Proven experience building and launching web applications (preferably directories or marketplaces)
- Proficiency in modern web development frameworks (e.g., React, Vue, or similar) and backend technologies (e.g., Node.js, Python, or PHP)
- Experience with payment gateways, subscription models, and secure authentication
- Strong understanding of UX/UI best practices and responsive design
- Familiarity with cloud hosting, deployment, and version control (e.g., AWS, Heroku, Git)
- Excellent communication skills, proactive problem-solving, and a collaborative mindset
- Interest in equity/revenue-share partnership and long-term product ownership
Salary (Rate): undetermined
City: undetermined
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: undetermined
IR35 Status: undetermined
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: Other
This opportunity is for a UK-based web developer to join an early-stage online directory platform focused on connecting customers with trusted local cake makers. The project is at MVP stage and seeks a technical co-founder interested in an equity and/or revenue-share partnership. The ideal candidate will collaborate closely with the founder to architect, build, and launch the platform, contributing technical expertise and sharing in the long-term growth and success of the business. This role is suited to someone passionate about building products from the ground up, with a strong sense of ownership and a desire to make a tangible impact in the food and beverage sector.
Responsibilities
- Lead the technical development of the MVP, including platform architecture, coding, and deployment
- Collaborate with the founder to define product features, user flows, and technical requirements
- Implement secure user authentication, subscription management, and payment integration
- Ensure responsive, accessible, and user-friendly design across devices
- Set up and manage hosting, domain, and ongoing site maintenance
- Troubleshoot issues, optimize performance, and iterate based on user feedback
- Contribute to long-term technical strategy and scalability planning
Skills And Requirements
- Based in the UK, with the ability to collaborate remotely and attend occasional in-person meetings if required
- Proven experience building and launching web applications (preferably directories or marketplaces)
- Proficiency in modern web development frameworks (e.g., React, Vue, or similar) and backend technologies (e.g., Node.js, Python, or PHP)
- Experience with payment gateways, subscription models, and secure authentication
- Strong understanding of UX/UI best practices and responsive design
- Familiarity with cloud hosting, deployment, and version control (e.g., AWS, Heroku, Git)
- Excellent communication skills, proactive problem-solving, and a collaborative mindset
- Interest in equity/revenue-share partnership and long-term product ownership
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