We are hiring · Operations & Tech
Glide Developer Expert
Build and maintain internal Glide apps used daily by our team and clients.
Vision, mission & core values
Read these before you apply. If they don't sound like you, this won't work — for either of us. If they do, Fondako can be the vehicle you use to build your own freedom.
- The problem we're solving
- The most efficient financial strategies are complex and out of reach.
- Our vision
- To maximize freedom, impact and abundance for those who build value.
- Our mission
- To deliver the most efficient financial strategies at scale, through industry-leading systems and partnerships.
All in
Unshakable commitment to the mission, the team, and the long-term vision.
High say-do ratio
Trust is built on actions, not talk. We follow through on commitments and build momentum by consistently delivering results.
Radical transparency
We face facts, speak directly, and solve real problems. No blame, no fluff — only solutions and clarity that move us forward. Say it clearly and concisely. Be brutally honest, transparent and vulnerable: even when it hurts, it helps.
Raise the standard
Great isn't good enough. Be so competent and efficient that everyone around you rises to the occasion. Solve the right problems fast, own your outcomes, respect other people's time, and make success inevitable by raising the bar in every room you're in.
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The Opportunity
At Fondako Media, we've scaled from $0 to $3M in under 3 years. We're on track to hit $10M by January 1st, 2028. We've helped 2,000+ financial professionals build 7-8 figure practices.
But we have an operations challenge:
100+ clients
Take over the platform and understand how it works
Improve and optimize existing features
Build new functionality as our business grows
Provide strategic guidance on what to build and how to approach it
Help us maintain and scale the platform
This is a part-time role to start
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The Platform
What We Have
- Tracks appointments for 100+ clients
- Manages billing cycles
- Provides transparency for stakeholders (clients, CSMs, ops team, founders)
- Serves as our operational backbone
- The platform was built by a previous agency and includes:
- Appointment tracking system
- Client billing management
- Basic reporting dashboards
- Team performance tracking
What We Need
Someone who can:
1. Take Over & Understand
- Review the existing platform architecture
- Document how everything works
- Identify what's working well and what needs improvement
2. Improve & Optimize
- Fix bugs and performance issues
- Improve user experience for our team
- Optimize workflows and automations
- Enhance reporting and dashboards
3. Build & Innovate
- Add new features as our business grows
- Integrate with our other systems (Stripe, CRMs, etc.)
- Implement automation to reduce manual work
- Scale the platform to handle more clients
4. Guide & Strategize
- Provide expert guidance on what to build next
- Recommend technical approaches
- Help us prioritize features based on business impact
- Train our team on platform capabilities
- This platform is critical to our operations. It needs to be reliable, efficient, and scalable as we grow from 100 to 200+ clients.
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Your Role: Glide Developer Expert
You'll report to:
Starting commitment:
Potential growth:
Location:
Your Responsibilities
Development & Improvement (60% of time)
- Take over the existing Glide platform
- Fix bugs and optimize performance
- Build new features and improvements
- Integrate with external systems (Stripe, CRMs, etc.)
- Implement automation workflows
Strategic Guidance (20% of time)
- Provide expert advice on what to build next
- Help prioritize features based on business impact
- Align technical decisions with operational needs
Documentation & Training (10% of time)
- Document platform architecture and workflows
- Create user guides for the team
- Train team members on new features
- Maintain technical documentation
Communication & Collaboration (10% of time)
- Weekly updates on progress and blockers
- Strategic calls (2-4 per month) for planning and reviews
- Collaborate with Head of Operations on priorities
- Gather feedback from users (ops team, CSMs)
What Success Looks Like (90 Days)
Platform Ownership
Improvements Shipped
User Satisfaction
Strategic Roadmap
Platform Stability
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Key Responsibilities
Strategic Responsibilities:
Provide Expert Guidance
Own the Development Roadmap
Think Operationally
Train the Team
Tactical Responsibilities:
Maintain & Improve
Fix Issues
Build Features
Integrate Systems
Automate Workflows
Communication:
Strategic Calls
Weekly Updates
Documentation
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Qualifications
Required Experience:
3+ years as a Glide developer
Portfolio of Glide projects
Strong data modeling skills
Experience with integrations
Product thinking
Fluent in English
Proactive communication
Required Skills:
Glide Mastery
Data Architecture
User Experience
Automation
Integration
Problem Solving
Strategic Thinking
Bonus Skills (Preferred):
Experience building SaaS platforms (subscription billing, user roles, multi-tenant)
Familiarity with Stripe API (payment processing, webhooks)
Experience with CRM integrations (GoHighLevel, HubSpot)
Background in product management or technical leadership
Experience scaling platforms (100+ users, high transaction volume)
Startup or agency experience (you understand fast-paced, resource-constrained environments)
Compensation
To be determined based on experience and qualifications.
The more you perform, the more you can earn through performance-based increases and opportunities for advancement.
Starting Commitment:
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Why This Role Is Different
Most Glide developer jobs:
- Build simple apps with basic features
- Take orders from non-technical managers
- Limited impact on business operations
This Glide developer role:
- Improve a mission-critical platform that powers a $10M+ business
- Provide strategic guidance on what to build and how
- Direct impact on operational efficiency and team productivity
- Work directly with Head of Operations and founders
- You're not just a developer. You're a strategic partner helping us scale operations.
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Application Form
All fields are mandatory unless marked optional.
First Name *
Last Name *
Email Address *
Phone Number *
Country *
City *
Position Applying For *
What are you currently doing for work? *
What relevant work/life experience & training do you have that most relates to the role you're applying for? *
Why Do You Want To Join Fondako Media? *
What're your goals? Both income goals and non-income goals. What is your deeper motivation to become the best? *
Link to your LinkedIn Profile URL *
One of our core values is ALL IN - If given a world-class position within Fondako, can you commit 100% of your working time to this opportunity, without any side hustles or part-time jobs? *
Yes, I can commit 100%
No, I cannot commit 100%
Please shoot a quick 2-3 minute Loom video and explain why you think you're a great fit (paste URL below) *
**DISCLAIMER: If you do not submit a high quality Loom video to explain why you think you're a great fit, your application will NOT be considered.
Where did you hear about our opportunity? *
We'll review your application and get back to you within 3-5 business days.
Questions? Email us at:
Fondako Media
WE'RE HIRING
The practical details
Working Hours
Part-Time (Months 1-3):
Full-Time (Months 4+):
Preferred Time Zones:
• Europe (CET, GMT) — for morning overlap with EST
• South America (BRT, COT) — for full-day overlap with EST
Company operates in Eastern Standard Time (EST)
Benefits
100% remote work
Flexible hours
Strategic influence
Direct access to founders
Ownership & equity
Career growth
Access to world-class training
All-expenses-paid company retreats
Performance-based advancement
Be part of the fastest-growing agency for financial advisors in North America
More about Fondako Media
Worth reading before you apply, but it won't change whether the role fits.
About Fondako Media
At Fondako Media, we build world-class marketing systems that fuel growth for elite financial professionals across North America.
Our Track Record:
Generated 1,000+ qualified business owner appointments every month
Helped 118+ financial advisors build 7-8 figure practices
Our clients achieve $51K average case size (25x industry average)
Maintained 65-75% show rates (1.5x industry average)
Growing 24% quarter-over-quarter for the last 3 years
On track: $7M (2025) → $12M (2026) → $20M (2027) → $100M valuation by 2030
Our VISION: To Maximize Freedom, Impact & Abundance For Those Who Build Value.
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