Software Development Partner Required – Long-Term Engagement

# Software Development Partner Required – Long-Term Engagement We are looking for an **established software development company / technology partner** to work with us on an existing **production SaaS application**. We are initially looking for **one dedicated full-stack developer** for a **6-month engagement**, with the expectation of building a **long-term development partnership** beyond the initial 6 months. We are specifically looking for an organization rather than an individual freelancer so that there is **continuity, accountability, and backup technical support** if the assigned developer is unavailable. ## Current Technology Stack ### Frontend - React.js - Next.js - JavaScript / HTML / CSS - Responsive web application development ### Backend - Node.js - RESTful APIs - API integration and development - Authentication and authorization - Background processing / scheduled jobs ### Database - MySQL 8 - Database design and maintenance - Complex SQL queries - Query optimization and performance tuning - Data migration and data integrity ### Server / Infrastructure - Linux / Ubuntu - Nginx - PM2 - Application deployment and troubleshooting - Server/application log analysis - Basic server monitoring and troubleshooting ### Development & Deployment - Git - GitHub - GitHub Actions - CI/CD pipelines - Branching and release management - Production deployments and rollback procedures ### Third-Party Integrations The application communicates with multiple external systems through APIs and data feeds. Experience with the following will be valuable: - eCommerce platforms - Marketplace APIs - ERP/CRM integrations - REST APIs - Authentication mechanisms such as API keys, OAuth, tokens, etc. - FTP/SFTP based integrations - Scheduled data synchronization - Large product/catalog data processing ## Initial Scope ### Month 1 – Codebase Understanding, Bug Fixes & Stabilization The first month will primarily focus on understanding the existing application and addressing the current backlog of issues. The developer will be expected to: - Understand the existing architecture and codebase - Set up and work within the existing development environment - Review existing application functionality - Investigate and fix existing bugs - Troubleshoot API and integration issues - Address database-related issues - Resolve production/stability issues - Improve code where required as part of bug fixing - Document important findings and changes We do **not** expect the developer to simply start fixing tickets without understanding the application architecture. ### Months 2–6 – Maintenance & Ongoing Development After the initial stabilization period, the engagement will move into ongoing maintenance and development. Activities may include: - Production application support - Bug fixing and troubleshooting - Performance improvements - Application enhancements - UI changes - Backend/API changes - Database changes - Third-party API/integration changes - New features - New integrations - Refactoring existing functionality where required - Deployment and release support The developer will be utilized for **development work as required**, so this is not intended to be a passive maintenance/support role. ## What We Expect From the Development Partner We are looking for a company that can gradually become familiar with the application and provide **continuity over the long term**. The assigned developer should be able to: - Work independently - Understand an existing codebase quickly - Troubleshoot problems rather than only implement predefined solutions - Take ownership of assigned development work - Communicate clearly about progress and blockers - Follow good coding and development practices - Write maintainable and production-ready code - Understand the impact of changes across frontend, backend, database and integrations The development company should also have the ability to provide a **backup developer/resource** if the primary developer is unavailable. ## Ideal Company We would prefer a company that: - Has experience maintaining existing SaaS products - Has a stable development team - Can provide a dedicated developer for the engagement - Has senior technical oversight available when required - Can provide backup support - Is interested in building a long-term relationship rather than a short-term project - Has experience working with production applications and live customers ## Proposal Requirements Please provide: 1. Company profile and years in business 2. Number of developers in your team 3. Proposed developer's experience and skill set 4. Experience with React.js / Next.js 5. Experience with Node.js 6. Experience with MySQL 7. Experience with Linux/Nginx/PM2 8. GitHub/GitHub Actions and CI/CD experience 9. Experience with third-party API integrations 10. Relevant SaaS/eCommerce projects you have worked on 11. Examples of similar applications you currently maintain 12. Proposed developer's availability 13. Backup/support arrangement if the assigned developer is unavailable 14. Monthly or hourly commercial proposal 15. Earliest possible start date ## Engagement **Initial commitment:** 6 months **Starting team:** 1 dedicated developer **Long-term:** We are looking to build a continuing development partnership that can grow beyond the initial 6-month engagement based on performance, requirements and mutual fit. If your company is primarily focused on short-term project delivery and does not provide ongoing development/maintenance support, this opportunity may not be a good fit.