We are seeking a Part-Time Founding Engineer to maintain and improve an existing production web application and app. The role involves full-stack development, code quality and maintenance, and performance and security enhancements. The ideal candidate will have 3-6 years of experience as a Full-Stack Software Engineer.
Key Highlights
Key Responsibilities
Technical Skills Required
Benefits & Perks
Nice to Have
Job Description
Remote | 10-20 Hours per Week
Role Overview
We are looking for a Part-Time Founding engineer to take end-to-end technical ownership of an existing production web application and app.
The role includes maintaining and improving an AI-assisted codebase, fixing issues, enhancing performance and security, and building features when required. You will be responsible for keeping the system stable while allowing it to evolve safely.
This is a hands-on role focused on execution, judgment, and reliability.
Key Responsibilities
Full-Stack Development
- Work across frontend and backend to enhance and extend the application
- Build small to medium features without breaking existing functionality
- Improve existing user flows, logic, and system behavior
- Make pragmatic technical decisions aligned with product needs
Code Quality & Maintenance
- Review and maintain an AI-generated / AI-assisted codebase
- Refactor code when needed to improve clarity and maintainability
- Fix bugs, logical issues, and edge cases
- Ensure clean, readable, and reliable code
QA & Reliability
- Test core user flows (registration, matching, messaging, payments)
- Ensure consistent behavior across browsers and devices
- Validate Arabic (RTL) and English interfaces
- Support releases and ensure smooth deployments
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Performance & Security
- Monitor application performance and reliability
- Optimize APIs, database queries, and overall system efficiency
- Review authentication and authorization logic
- Apply web security best practices and flag potential risks
- Ensure proper handling of sensitive user data
Communication & Documentation
- Communicate technical risks and trade-offs clearly
- Provide light documentation for critical system areas
- Proactively suggest improvements when appropriate
Requirements
Experience
- 3–6 years of professional experience as a Full-Stack Software Engineer
- Proven experience owning and maintaining production systems
- Strong debugging and problem-solving skills
- Comfortable working independently and owning outcomes
- Fluent in English and Arabic (written and spoken)
Technical Stack (Hands-on Experience Required)
- Frontend
- React
- Next.js
- Tailwind CSS
- Arabic RTL support
- Backend & Platform
- Python
- AI & Automation
- Google Gemini API (or similar LLM APIs)
- Working with AI-generated / AI-assisted code
- AI-based logic (matching, recommendations, explanations)
- General Engineering
- REST APIs
- Git version control
- Deployment and environment management
- Error handling and monitoring
- Authentication & authorization best practices
- Web security fundamentals
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Nice to Have
- Experience with Firebase security rules
- Experience with early-stage or startup products
- Familiarity with Arabic-first products and cultural UX
Working Model
- Part-time engagement (~10 hours per week)
- Fully remote
- Flexible working hours
- Increased involvement during releases or critical issues when needed
Budget: 2000-3000 SAR + equity
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