Application Support & Platform Engineer (Remote - Contractor)

Classification: Independent Contractor

Engagement Type: Part-Time

Estimated Time Commitment: Up to 15 hours /week (flexible based on project needs)

Time Zones: PST / MST preferred

Location: Remote

Planned Openings: Multiple contractors

Application Deadline: January 30, 2026

About AP-OD

Launched in 2007, AP-OD, also known as Abriendo Puertas/Opening Doors, is an organization that developed the nation’s first evidence-based leadership training program designed by and for Latino parents with children ages 0-5 and adopted by diverse communities across the country. The mission of AP-OD is to provide parents with the knowledge, resources, and skills they need to become confident leaders of their families and effective advocates for their children. At AP-OD, we believe that when parents are supported, they can become powerful agents of change, not only in their children’s lives but also within their communities. Learn more at ap-od.org .

AP-OD is a fiscally sponsored project of Tides Center, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization.

Role Overview

As AP-OD continues to expand its digital ecosystem, including mobile applications, membership platforms, and learning portals, we are increasing additional technical support capacity to ensure stability, scalability, and ongoing innovation.

AP-OD is seeking a Part-Time Application Support & Platform Engineer (Independent Contractor) to provide ongoing technical support and enhancement services for AP-OD’s digital platforms. This engagement is intended to supplement the work of our Lead Developer, by handling application support, bug fixes, feature enhancements, and platform maintenance services enabling the internal leadership to focus on strategy and roadmap planning.

This is a hands-on, contract-based engagement supporting web, mobile, and backend systems in a startup-style environment. AP-OD anticipates engaging multiple contractors for redundancy and long-term platform stability.

Anticipated Scope of Work

Based on current needs, the anticipated allocation of services may include:

• Approximately 50% bug fixes, troubleshooting, and application support
• Approximately 40% feature enhancements and incremental improvements
• Approximately 10% infrastructure, DevOps, and deployments

(Allocation may vary based on project needs and contractor expertise)

The independent contractor will provide services that may include:

• Troubleshooting and resolving application bugs and performance issues
• Support feature enhancements across web and mobile platforms
• Supporting deployments, releases, and environment updates
• Work with React, PHP, Laravel, WordPress, and Expo-based codebases
• Coordinating with the Lead Developer on defined tasks and priorities
• Follow existing workflows while helping improve documentation and structure
• Communicating progress, risks, and blockers clearly and proactively

Platforms & Systems Supported

You’ll work across a modern, multi-platform ecosystem, including:

AP-OD Family App

• Expo-based iOS and Android app
• Auth0 authentication
• Integrates with WordPress via REST APIs (default + custom endpoints)
• WooCommerce-backed services

AP-OD 3rd Edition Portal

• Create React App
• AWS backend (Lambda, Cognito, DynamoDB)

AP-OD 4th Edition Portal

• Vite + React
• Supabase backend

Events & Membership WordPress Platform

• WordPress with WooCommerce, The Events Calendar, Paid Member Subscriptions
• Processes subscriptions and orders
• Integrates with Rewards program and LearnWorlds APIs
• Handles SSO for external platforms
• Receives data from an Event Aggregator API
• Serves content to the mobile app and member portal

Member Portal

• Laravel + Inertia + React
• Auth0 authentication
• Square recurring payments
• WooCommerce order synchronization
• SSO for LearnWorlds and Rewards Program
• Subscription and payment management for users

AI Chatbot

• Custom LLM
• Served to the mobile app via a Python API

Current State of the Codebase

• Maturity: Mid-stage
• Documentation: Light to moderate
• Known challenges:
  • Mixed OOP and procedural patterns in some WordPress plugins
  • Plugin-heavy WordPress environment
  • Ongoing bot traffic and security mitigation

This engagement is ideal for engineers comfortable working in real-world, evolving production systems.

Required Skills & Experience:

Technical Skills

• JavaScript
• React
• PHP
• Laravel
• WordPress
• HTML & CSS
• Expo (React Native tool)
• Git (version control)
• Linux / command line usage
• Basic DevOps and server management experience

Experience

• Preferred: 3+ years in relevant technologies
• Flexible for strong candidates with solid hands-on experience

Availability & Time Zones

• Preferred time zones: PST or MST
• Coordination needs: Flexible, availability for periodic collaboration and meetings generally aligned with PST business hours, scheduled by mutual agreement

Engagement Duration & Potential Expansion

• Initially intended as short-term support
• Potential extensions may include: Longer-term engagement, expanded scope of services, increased estimated hours

[Any extension or expansion of services will be based on platform needs and mutual agreement]