SaaS Startup Technical Operations Lead (Freelance, 20 hrs/week)
About the Role
ArtemisAI is seeking a hands-on Technical Operations Lead to help bring our MVP to life and support our early backend infrastructure. This is a freelance, part-time role (~20 hours/week) during pre-launch and early product iterations.
You’ll lead backend systems design and coordinate technical implementation across our customer-facing Advisor tool, reporting logic, backend database integration, and automation infrastructure.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead backend architecture and systems setup for our MVP
- Integrate a licensed skincare ingredient database (via API or CSV)
- Recommend backend tools (automation, data flow, version tracking, PDF reporting, etc.)
- Coordinate backend functionality with UI/UX design (forms, logic, user inputs, outputs)
- Support both consumer and white-label user flows
- Recommend tactical resourcing and delegate build tasks where needed
- Establish scalable backend specifications that integrate with creative and automation workflows
- Implement basic system backups and failure alerts; scope long-term needs for redundancy and failover
Tools & Tech Expectations
- No-code/low-code stacks (automation, logic, data flow)
- API and webhook setup
- Cloud platforms (GCP, AWS, etc.)
- Reporting frameworks (e.g., PDF or lightweight dashboards)
- CRM systems and email workflows
- Secure data storage and usage analytics
- Payment and user-facing transaction flows
- Backup/version control systems
Qualifications
- 5+ years in technical operations, backend systems, or automation roles
- Experience with consumer-facing SaaS MVPs
- Familiarity with integrating third-party or licensed databases
- Strong collaboration with UI/UX and creative leads
- Clear communication and async-friendly work style
- Approximately 20 hours per week availability
- US-based or similar time zone preferred
How to Apply
- Resume or portfolio
- Brief summary of relevant past systems you've built
- Your preferred tools/platforms
- Hourly rate and earliest availability
- Two professional references from recent technical projects (ideally SaaS or consumer-related)
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