• Designing, implementing, and managing back-end architecture to support the platform's functionality. • Programming and enhancing the platform's performance. • Ensuring seamless cloud and local deployment of applications. • Optimizing system scalability and maintaining high code quality standards.

• Designing and maintaining Moodle plugins to enhance the e-learning experience. • Utilizing cutting-edge AI technologies to improve functionality and user satisfaction. • Integrating new features aligned with international educational standards. • Contributing to discussions and enhancing the quality of our products.

• Work extensively within Microsoft Power Platform, including designing low-code applications using Power Apps, automating processes with Power Automate, and integrating data sources • Design, develop and modify Microsoft Dynamics CRM components, .NET and JavaScript components related to it • Perform Code Reviews and Release preparation activities • Deploy Dynamics 365 customizations and related component changes to various environments like UAT and Production • Develop and customize CRM solutions, including creating and modifying entities, forms, workflows, business process flows, plugins, and dashboards • Follow Agile processes, support and assist management of the project development team • Work in a team environment using a structured development process and deliver applications on time and within budget • Take ownership of technical issues and track towards prompt closure, including working hand in hand with Quality Assurance, Project Management and/or Sr. Developers • Regularly communicate project progress, issues, and risks in applicable team meetings directly with the Client and product owners

Role Description SMC is actively looking for a Contract Software Developer to help us refine, expand, and maintain internally-developed software platforms for business operations and support our continued growth. The ideal candidate is a self-starter, comfortable working autonomously and has excellent communication skills including collaborative problem solving. Familiarity with consulting engineering or other project/resource/deliverable driven work is a big plus! This is a 1099 Contract Role with the candidate expected to: - Set their own hours - Provide their own computer hardware - Invoice regularly for hours worked - Take responsibility for completing tasks and delivering results on a regular basis You will collaborate with our internal engineering team to help define requirements, solicit UI/UX feedback, roll out new features, and develop documentation for both use and maintenance of associated software platforms. Qualifications - Python and TypeScript - Django and Django REST Framework - SQL with PostgreSQL (query tuning, indexing, transactions, data modeling) - Production experience building and consuming REST APIs - React development experience (hooks, state management, component architecture) - Experience with background processing (Celery, Redis) - Experience with testing frameworks and CI workflows - Working knowledge of Docker-based development and deployment Requirements - Experience with authentication/security patterns (JWT, CORS, CSRF, RBAC) - Experience with monitoring/error tracking tools (e.g., Sentry) - Experience with Playwright, Vitest, or similar modern testing tools - Familiarity with Nginx/Gunicorn production setup Tech Stack - Python - Django - Django REST Framework - PostgreSQL - SQL - React - TypeScript - Vite - Tailwind - Celery - Redis - Docker - Nginx - Gunicorn - Playwright - Vitest - Sentry