Full Stack Software Developer --AI + Analyst Emphasis (Portland, OR – LOCAL ONLY)

Role

Seeking an experienced Full Stack Software Developer (AI + Analyst emphasis) to clean up, optimize, and extend a set of vanilla Node.js automation and reporting scripts that power an ecommerce operation. The role centers on data syncing, reporting, and lightweight internal dashboards/analytics, with some frontend support for internal reporting tools.

Key Responsibilities

• Clean up and optimize Node.js scripts that handle data syncing and batch processing.
• Implement improved logging, notifications, and failure alerts for automation workflows.
• Troubleshoot issues in scripts that process large datasets and update PostgreSQL tables.
• Build lightweight reporting, data summaries, and support Metabase analytics.
• Integrate and pull data from third-party REST APIs into internal workflows.
• Support Marketplace Operations with analysis tools and reporting.
• Provide frontend support for internal reporting dashboards and business-process flows.
• Collaborate with the non-developer owner to implement data-driven features and workflows.

Requirements

• Comfortable reading and modifying asynchronous JavaScript/Node.js scripts that call APIs and run in batches.
• Strong SQL skills and experience writing performant queries; familiarity with concepts like ON CONFLICT, change logs, and data integrity.
• Experience troubleshooting data processing workflows and maintaining reporting tables.
• Comfortable working with Linux-hosted scripts and basic server tooling.
• Experience developing or applying AI tools to assist with business logic, analytics, and reporting; willingness to rely on AI assistants for writing code.
• Clear communicator, able to explain tradeoffs and logic.
• Able to work in-person at least one day per week in Portland, OR (hybrid role).

Tech Stack

• JavaScript (Node.js, vanilla)
• PostgreSQL
• REST APIs
• Linux (Ubuntu)
• DigitalOcean (server hosting)
• cron
• PM2
• Metabase (open source)
• AI tools (e.g., ChatGPT) used for coding assistance

Work Arrangement & Compensation

• Contract, ad-hoc, part-time: 10–20 hours per week with flexible scheduling.
• Hybrid: minimum one day per week onsite in Portland, OR.
• Pay: $50.00–$75.00 per hour.
• Potential for additional hours, company stake/equity, or deeper involvement for the right candidate.

Notes

• The position involves stepping into an existing system primarily authored by a non-developer owner; adaptable, patient collaboration is important.
• The hiring process starts with sharing more details about the current stack and a phone call if there’s mutual interest.