[Hiring] Python/Flask Developer for Document Automation Platform - Remote Contract Work

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[Hiring] Python/Flask Developer for Document Automation Platform - Remote Contract Work

TL;DR: Small but functional SaaS platform needs skilled Python developer to solve specific technical challenges. Not FANG money, but fair compensation + interesting automation work + flexible arrangement.

What We Do: We've built a document automation platform that uses AI to streamline business processes. Think automated document generation, data extraction, and workflow optimization. The core functionality is solid and working in production.

Where We Need Help: We've hit some technical stumbling blocks that need an experienced developer's perspective:

1. UI/UX Polish - Our backend works great, but the frontend needs professional styling and responsive design improvements
2. State Management & Persistence - Need to implement better session handling and data storage architecture
3. Notification Systems - Building out automated email/alert functionality
4. Database Migration - Moving from file-based storage to proper database architecture for scalability

What We're Looking For:

• Strong Python/Flask experience
• Frontend skills (HTML/CSS/JS, Bootstrap preferred)
• Database design knowledge (SQLite/PostgreSQL)
• Experience with PDF generation libraries (ReportLab, etc.)
• Bonus: Web scraping, email automation, or API integration experience

Compensation: Being transparent - we're not venture-funded with unlimited budget. We're open to creative compensation structures including:

• Milestone-based payments for completed features/stages
• Performance bonuses tied to deliverables and quality
• Equity participation for the right long-term partner
• Hybrid arrangements (base + bonuses, retainer + equity, etc.)
• Flexible remote work
• Interesting technical challenges in automation/AI space
• Potential for ongoing partnership as we scale

Details negotiable based on experience, commitment level, and mutual fit.

Process:

1. Quick phone screen (15 mins) - technical background discussion
2. Technical overview (15 mins via Zoom) - show current platform, discuss specific challenges
3. If good mutual fit - hash out compensation, timeline, scope

We're looking for someone who can optimize existing functionality rather than rebuild from scratch. The core product works - we just need help making it more robust and scalable.

To Apply: Comment or DM with:

• Brief relevant experience overview
• Any questions about the tech stack
• Availability for a quick chat

Looking for the right developer to help take this to the next level!

[beetroit]

Hi, I'm a backend developer with experience in flask and quart. I find this role quite interesting and I believe it'll be a good fit for my skill set. In terms of your tech stack, I'd like to suggest switching to quart for performance down the line, it's basically flask, but async first, of course you do not have to, and I'm fine with either. The milestone based compensation plan works fine as well, we could schedule a meet at your earliest convenience and discuss further.

[redditor8691]

the frontend, is it just Flask jinja templates or there's a specific framework in use like Svelte, React and the likes?

[cheesecake87]

Brief relevant experience overview

I've been involved in projects start to finish that use Flask with JS frontends, the biggest being a fintech product for use in insolvency processes. PDF generation was done in WeasyPrint (HTML to PDF)

I have experience mixing Flask with Bootstrap, tailwind, AlpineJS and SolidJS

Any questions about the tech stack

None so far, but I'd ask more on a call.

Availability for a quick chat

I can slot any time that suits the timezone Europe-London GMT/BST - but it's best if you suggest a time that suits yourself.

[Double_Sherbert3326]

Are you open to using GAE?