Full Stack Developer (Contractor) – Garnish App (iOS + Android)
Garnish Global unlocks access to engaged learning to activate potential. We are a mobile-first, people first, smartphone APP to link interactive training and gamified education to customer service, job satisfaction and performance for fast-growing emerging markets. By decreasing obstacles and increasing motivation to learning, we strengthen connection to employees and customers. Garnish creates access and pathways to untapped workforces.
Job Description
Skills Required:
Typescript, React, CSS, MongoDB, PostgreSQL, Kubernetes, Docker
About Garnish
Garnish Global is a quiz-based, mobile training platform that partners with clients in emerging markets to increase their employee knowledge and engagement for companies based in those fast-growing, emerging markets like South Africa, Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, and Mozambique.
Garnish delivers rich data reporting to help clients track and improve employee performance. Our platform is driven by a web-based CMS that manages course content, client administration, user management, and reporting.
Originally developed by jācapps (see case study), Garnish is now seeking a new developer to take over and enhance the platform as we continue to grow.
Tech Stack Overview
- Backend: NodeJS (Typescript/Javascript), MongoDB (primary database), PostgreSQL (for Keycloak authentication)
- Microservices architecture communicating via REST APIs and NATS event bus
- Authentication: Keycloak
- Containerization and orchestration: Docker and Kubernetes
You will receive a full technical handoff and virtual onboarding session with the original app development team.
Scope of Work
Immediate priorities:
- Improve data reporting (e.g., per quiz/course scoring)
- Enhance user management and course management features
- Add auto-read functionality (text-to-speech)
- Connect users to local retailers via geo-targeting (supply/demand linking)
Phase 2 priorities:
- Launch “BeBetter” Program (reward-based features):
- Daily/weekly challenges
- Quick quizzes
- Proof of skill uploads (photo/audio/video)
- In-app feed celebrating employee achievements
- See one-sheet overview
- Daily/weekly challenges
Access Information
- Download on App Store or Google Play
- In-app: Create a new account
- Use access code: GARNISH-DEMO
- Select "Admin" under Division
- If you would like to review user experience, here are answers for the quizzes.
Compensation
- Part-time, remote contractor role
How to Apply
Interested candidates should contact info@garnishglobal.com with a brief introduction and relevant work samples or resume.
