Technical Builder / Software Engineer (AI Tools & Automation)

Pay:$30 - $45 per hour, depending on experience.Contract:Zero-hours contract, work is client-driven and offered as projects come in.Structure: • Flexible, part-time collaboration • Hours vary based on active client work • Opportunity for ongoing work, increased rates, and profit-share as the agency growsI’m building an AI-focused agency that helps small and medium-sized businesses automate operations, improve decision-making, and deploy practical AI tools that actually get used.I handle: - business strategy & client relationships - ideation and product direction - building smaller tools, workflows, and MVPsI’m looking for a technical partner / senior developer type who can: - build or co-build more complex systems - guide architecture decisions - help turn ideas into scalable, reliable toolsThis is not a typical employee role. It’s a long-term collaboration with real ownership potential if we work well together.⸻What you’ll work onBuilding larger custom AI tools for clients (internal dashboards, automation systems, integrations, etc.)Improving and scaling MVPs into production-ready toolsAdvising on technical feasibility and architectureCollaborating on product design and problem-solving (not just being handed tickets)⸻Tech stack (flexible, but likely includes)Python / JavaScript (or similar)APIs (OpenAI, Anthropic, etc.)Automation tools (Zapier, Make, custom scripts) Databases & basic cloud infrastructureWeb frameworks (React, Next.js, FastAPI, etc. — open to what you prefer)You don’t need to know everythin, but you should be comfortable figuring things out.⸻Who this is forYou might be a good fit if:You enjoy building real tools, not just theoryYou’re comfortable working with ambiguity and shaping systems from scratchYou want influence and upside, not just a paycheckYou can explain technical concepts clearly to non-technical peopleYou’ve built things before (personal projects count)⸻Who this is not forSomeone looking for a rigid 9–5Someone who only wants to follow instructionsSomeone who dislikes early-stage startups or client work⸻What’s in it for youMeaningful ownership / profit share (discussed openly)Freedom to influence product and technical directionLong-term partnership if things clickOpportunity to grow something from the ground up⸻How to applyTo apply, please send a short message including:A brief introLinks to relevant work (GitHub, portfolio, or live demos)Optional: a short Loom video walking through a project you’re proud of