Senior Full-Stack Tech Lead for AI SaaS MVP (Remote)

Looking for a Senior Full-Stack Tech Lead to build web platform a lean MVP of an AI content generation SaaS platform with Templates, AI API integrations, user dashboard, admin panel, and an early node-based Workflow prototype. The product will be similar in overall logic to modern AI content tools, with the following core areas: - AI image / video generation via external APIs - User dashboard - Templates section with ready-made visual examples and prompts - User photo upload and generation flow - Basic generation history - Basic admin panel - Credits / usage limits - Early Workflow / Space prototype for node-based generation flows Important: This is not an enterprise build. We are looking for a compact, practical MVP using existing AI APIs and modern AI coding tools. We are looking for a Senior Full-Stack Developer / Tech Lead who can both write code and help structure the project technically. Responsibilities: - Review the project brief and help define the MVP scope - Build the main web application - Implement frontend and backend logic - Integrate external AI generation APIs - Build user dashboard, generation history, and basic admin panel - Set up database, storage, and basic deployment - Help with architecture decisions - Work with a UI/UX designer and possibly a separate workflow/frontend developer Required skills: - React.js / Next.js - TypeScript - Node.js - PostgreSQL - API integrations - Experience building SaaS or web platforms - Good understanding of backend architecture - Ability to work independently and communicate clearly Nice to have: - Python - Redis / queues - AI API integrations - Image or video generation experience - React Flow or node-based workflow UI experience - AWS / GCP / Cloudflare / S3-compatible storage - Telegram bot experience What we need from you: 1. Links to 2–3 relevant projects 2. Your experience with SaaS, AI tools, or generation platforms 3. Your recommended MVP approach 4. Your availability 5. Your expected fixed price or monthly rate 6. Whether you can start with a short paid discovery / technical planning task Project format: - Remote - Contract or full-time - Lean MVP first - Fixed milestones preferred - Long-term cooperation possible if the first stage goes well We are not looking for a large agency. We prefer a strong individual developer or a compact team that can move fast and build a practical MVP.