About the role
Full Stack Engineer (React, Node.js, PostgreSQL, Web Scraping, AI Tools)
Project: model-scouting.com Location: Remote Contract: ~200 hours (extendable)
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About the Role
We are looking for an experienced Full Stack Engineer to support the ongoing development of model-scouting.com, a platform built on Strapi that requires strong technical execution, scalability, and new feature development. The role involves both core application development and the creation of web scrapers and AI-powered Chrome extensions, so a strong understanding of modern JavaScript ecosystems is essential.
This role is ideal for someone with solid experience in React, Node.js, and PostgreSQL, and who has worked on complex, high-traffic platforms similar to the profile shared by the client (e.g., experience in multi-module platforms, APIs, integrations, architecting features, and mentoring teams). Candidates who can contribute to architecture, performance optimization, and hands-on development will be prioritized.
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Responsibilities
* Develop and implement new features for model-scouting.com, built on Strapi.
* Design and build web scrapers and AI-powered Chrome extension tools.
* Collaborate on architectural decisions, technical design, and planning.
* Ensure strong code quality, performance, and scalability.
* Troubleshoot, debug, and resolve technical issues across the stack.
* Optimize applications for speed, reliability, and maintainability.
* Work with APIs, data pipelines, and integrations as needed.
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Required Skills & Experience
* Strong experience with React and its ecosystem (Hooks, Redux, testing libraries).
* Advanced experience with Node.js, NestJS, Express, GraphQL, and REST APIs.
* Proficiency with PostgreSQL and relational database modeling.
* Hands-on experience with Strapi or similar headless CMS.
* Ability to build web scrapers (e.g., Puppeteer, Playwright, Cheerio).
* Experience integrating AI tools, plugins, or OpenAI APIs is a plus.
* Strong understanding of cloud environments (AWS preferred), CI/CD, containers, and deployment pipelines.
* A track record of working on complex platforms, building features end-to-end, and collaborating with product/engineering teams.
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Preferred Profile (based on client alignment)
React + Node stacks across multiple large-scale platforms,
* API integrations,
* database-heavy applications,
* AI interactions,
* mentoring or owning modules, and
* experience working with U.S.-based teams. Juan Ordosgoite - React Node.js…
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Deliverables
* New platform features built and released.
* Functional and scalable web scrapers.
* A working AI-powered Chrome extension.
* Clean, maintainable, and well-documented code.
* System and performance optimizations.
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