Senior Backend Developer — Scripture Database & REST API (PostgreSQL)

I am building the PKV (PresiKing's Vault) Canon System — an 88-book scripture database with a full REST API, Care Engine, and Harm Matrix. This is a serious, long-term backend build. Full architecture documentation, JSON seed files, and a complete system spec are ready for immediate handoff on Day 1. You will not be starting from scratch — everything is already designed and waiting for a skilled developer to execute. What you will build — in this order: PostgreSQL database schema — ingest 88-book canon index from existing JSON seed files Translation content table built from existing JSON schema REST API with 13 endpoints total covering books, chapters, verses, and translation submission Care Engine routes — 4 tiers with auto-trigger logic Harm Matrix system connected to Care Engine Auth layer — Bearer tokens with 4 roles: reader, elder, care_officer, admin You are the right fit if you: Have deep PostgreSQL and REST API experience Can read a JSON schema and build from it immediately Communicate clearly and consistently Work async and deliver on milestones without hand-holding How I work: I am the architect. You are the builder. I give you the spec, you build it clean, we review it together. No micromanaging — just clear milestones and honest communication. Schema first. Content second. Interface last.