Title: JavaScript Developer

Duration: 6 months+ Contract

Location: 100%Remote

Rate: $55/hr w2, c2c, 1099 (All inclusive / no benefits)

JavaScript Developer – this contract position is 100% remote.

Job Description:

We are seeking a skilled and motivated JavaScript Developer to play a crucial role in

modernizing our internal productivity and scheduling applications. The successful candidate will

be instrumental in rebuilding and replacing our existing legacy ColdFusion applications with

modern, efficient, and user-friendly solutions using JavaScript and related technologies. This is

an exciting opportunity to contribute directly to improving the department's workflow and

efficiency on a contract basis.

Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with stakeholders, including department staff and IT personnel, to

understand existing application functionalities and gather requirements for new applications.

• Design, develop, test, and deploy new web-based productivity and scheduling

applications using JavaScript and relevant front-end frameworks and libraries (e.g., React, Angular, Vue.js, or modern vanilla JavaScript).

• Develop and integrate with back-end APIs, databases, and services.

• Ensure the performance, security, and scalability of developed applications.

• Write clean, well-documented, and maintainable code.

• Participate in code reviews to ensure code quality and adherence to best practices.

• Troubleshoot and resolve software defects and issues.

• Assist in the migration of data and functionality from existing ColdFusion applications to

new JavaScript-based solutions.

• Stay up to date with the latest JavaScript trends, tools, and best practices.

• Contribute to the development of technical documentation for implemented solutions.

• Provide ongoing support and maintenance for deployed applications during contract period.

Qualifications:

Required:

• Minimum 3-5 years’ experience as a JavaScript Developer with a strong portfolio of web application development projects.

• Experience with one or more modern JavaScript front-end frameworks or libraries (e.g., React, Angular, Vue.js, etc.).

• Experience with asynchronous programming and working with APIs (RESTful, etc.).

• Solid understanding of core JavaScript concepts and modern ECMAScript standards.

• Proficiency in HTML5 and CSS3.

• Familiarity with version control systems, preferably Git.

• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.

• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.

• Ability to work independently and manage tasks effectively as a contractor.

Desired (Beneficial):

• Familiarity with ColdFusion or a willingness to learn about the existing applications.

• Experience with back-end JavaScript frameworks and runtimes (e.g., Node.js, Express).

• Familiarity with database technologies (e.g., MySQL).

• Experience with testing frameworks (e.g., Jest, Mocha, Cypress).

• Knowledge of web security best practices.

• Familiarity with Agile development methodologies.

• Experience migrating legacy applications to modern technologies.

• Experience with Google Cloud Platform (GCP) or other cloud environments.

Education and Experience: Minimum of 3-5 years of professional JavaScript development experience.