Job Post: YouTube API & Custom Dashboard Developer

ABOUT US

We’re Market Target, a digital growth company that helps brands maximize visibility through SEO, advertising, and media solutions. As part of our expansion, we need a custom dashboard powered by the YouTube API to track, automate, and visualize channel performance data for our clients.

ABOUT THE ROLE

We’re looking for a skilled developer to design and build a YouTube API–driven dashboard. This dashboard will automate reporting, simplify analytics, and give our team actionable insights at a glance.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Set up and authenticate the YouTube API

Pull and store performance metrics (views, watch time, subscribers, etc.)

Design a simple, user-friendly dashboard interface

Automate reporting and ensure data accuracy

Document the setup for scalability and future improvements

THIS ROLE IS PERFECT FOR YOU IF…

You’ve built dashboards or custom reporting tools before

You’re comfortable working with APIs, especially YouTube or Google APIs

You love turning raw data into clear insights

You take ownership of projects and thrive in building from scratch

REQUIREMENTS

Proven experience with YouTube Data API (v3 or newer)

Strong backend programming skills (Python, Node.js, or similar)

Experience with databases (SQL/NoSQL) and data visualization tools

Familiarity with OAuth authentication

Bonus: UI/UX skills for dashboard design

WHAT SUCCESS LOOKS LIKE IN THIS ROLE
Within the first 90 days, you will have:

Delivered a working prototype of the dashboard

Automated the pulling of YouTube metrics on a schedule

Created a clean, accessible interface for performance reports

Documented the setup for long-term use and scaling

WHY JOIN MARKET TARGET

Work on a high-impact project that directly improves client reporting

Freedom to bring your preferred tools and creativity

Flexible, remote-friendly work environment

Opportunity for ongoing collaboration on future tech projects

HOW TO APPLY (MANDATORY STEPS)
To apply, you must complete all three steps:

Send your resume

Write a short cover letter explaining why you’re the right fit

Record a 2–3 minute video introducing yourself and answering:

What’s your experience with APIs and dashboards?

Have you worked with the YouTube API before?

Share an example of a project where you automated reporting or built a custom dashboard.

?? Applications without the video will not be considered.