Fan Experience Web App Architect
Project: Show Aide - Real-time event stakeholder communication Role: Part-Time Contract / Side Project Compensation: Negotiable - Equity, Performance-Based, etc. (see details below) The Crux: We are seeking a full-stack engineer with strong technical leadership capabilities for a part-time, initially unpaid & volunteer/contract role. The ideal candidate will be able to define technical requirements, make architectural decisions, evaluate trade-offs, and develop products from the ground up using collaborative programming practices such as peer and pair programming. Candidates who do not meet these core competencies are encouraged to explore other opportunities that better align with their skill set. The Opportunity: • Sports, Entertainment, & Event engagement - Blue-ocean opportunity in an underserved market • Market potential - Niche industry has $170B+ in annual economic impact • Validated need - Target user audience defined product need; informal stakeholder interviews confirmed demand • Growth trajectory - Event tech market projected to grow at CAGR 15-18% through 2034-2035 • Digital gap - Niche market "ready for digital transformation" and lacking "digital engagement." About Us: my19th, LLC is a pre-funding, research-driven innovation studio that transforms grounded experiments into scalable spin-out companies. Show Aide is our current flagship project: a mobile-first event & communication platform. We provide tools to bring event attendees and stakeholders together in a modern and intuitive fashion to drive engagement, attention, and conversions. What We're Building: Show Aide solves a real problem. Our platform provides event attendees and stakeholders alike with personalized experiences, visibility, and gives venues a tool out of reach for most small to mid-sized facilities/venues. Current State (Live POC): • Functional POC in soft launch/alpha • Password-based authentication with role system (participants, staff, admins) • Real-time status updates with schedule-based estimations • Admin dashboard with analytics for investor/sponsor conversations • Self-contained, open-source friendly (no external service dependencies) Where We're Headed: • Multi-venue support and per-venue analytics • Enhanced role-based access control (RBAC) • Commerce features (promotions, sponsor activations) • Expansion within the ecosystem to parallel touch-points • Tasteful monetization via sponsorships and advertising • Mobile app consideration (PWA or native) • Blockchain, Smart-contracts, decentralization and other innovations Tech Stack: Frontend - React 18, TypeScript, Vite, Tailwind CSS, shadcn/ui, TanStack Query, Wouter Backend - Node.js, Express, TypeScript Database - PostgreSQL (Drizzle ORM) Hosting - Replit (development & deployment) Security - bcrypt password hashing, role-based authorization What's In It For You: • Equity offered through Class C membership units, tied to contribution level and performance milestones • Class B conversion may be considered - pitch us, and we may negotiate mutually agreeable terms - contingent on successful formation and subject to mutual agreement • Profit Sharing on the table - pitch us, and we may negotiate mutually agreeable terms - contingent on successful formation and subject to mutual agreement • Future project spin-out (via "NewCo") from my19th, LLC into an independent operating company • If you want to architect something meaningful from zero to one, that might include elements from: AI/LLM, Agents, event management, sports & fan engagement, or marketplace commerce - we're the place for you. Why Join Us: • Significant ownership - Earn real equity and shape the company's future with a verified opportunity • Founding team influence - Define the product, culture, and technical DNA • Mission-driven work - Solve real problems with principled experimentation • Growth and challenge - Build, lead, and evolve into a world-class technical role • Real impact - Your code ships to real users immediately (we're live!) • Ground floor - Join before we scale Responsibilities: • Architect and build features from scratch, supported by a non-technical UX/UI creator, PPM, and Product Owner • Collaborate on architecture decisions and technical direction • Implement features across the full stack (React frontend, Express backend, PostgreSQL) • Help establish patterns for multi-venue scaling • Contribute to roadmap prioritization from a technical feasibility perspective • Review code and ensure quality, scalability, and maintainability • Partner with AI development tools (Replit Agent, Cursor, etc.) to accelerate delivery or others you might be familiar with • Explore cost-effective alternatives to tech used today, including open source, etc. • Align technical initiatives with business goals and communicate clearly with non-technical stakeholders • Make cost-effective decisions on infrastructure, tools, and workflows Qualifications: • Currently employed in a technical role, looking for a meaningful side project • 5+ years of experience with modern JavaScript/TypeScript full-stack development • Comfortable with ambiguity - You can take a rough idea and architect a solution • Self-directed - You don't need hand-holding, but you communicate proactively • Patient - You understand startups in niche markets take time to build momentum • Excellent time management skills - This is a side project; you manage your own schedule • Hunger to deliver and understanding of delayed gratification • Commitment - when you say you'll do something, the team doesn't have to chase you down • Expertise in software architecture and scalable infrastructure • Familiarity with lean startup principles and MVP-first development Bonus Points: • Experience with igaming, egaming, AR/VR/MR, sports, GIS/mapping, blockchain technology, or event management software • Mobile-first responsive design expertise • Background in B2B SaaS or marketplace products • Familiarity with AI-assisted development workflows (Replit Agent, Cursor, etc.) • Experience with AI/ML, Agent-based co-development, P2P payments, marketplace commerce • Prior role or experience in a founding role, as an early-stage startup contributor Our Values: • Simplicity over complexity - We build what's needed, not what's impressive • Users over technology - The participant's experience drives decisions • Sustainable pace - This is a marathon, not a sprint - we're jogging or we'll get left behind • Transparency - Open communication about challenges and progress • Craftsmanship - We take pride in well-built software How to Apply: Send an email to [email protected] with: • A brief intro - who you are and why this interests you • Your LinkedIn or portfolio/GitHub • One example of a side project you've worked on (doesn't have to be successful) • Your availability (hours/week you could realistically commit) • I'll reach out to schedule a call, discuss our process and see if there is synergy between us. 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