Position is 100% remote.
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 userfriendly solutions using JavaScript and related technologies. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute directly to improving the departments 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 webbased productivity and scheduling applications using JavaScript and relevant frontend frameworks and libraries (e.g. React Angular or modern vanilla JavaScript).
Develop and integrate with backend APIs databases and services.
Ensure the performance security and scalability of developed applications.
Write clean welldocumented 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 JavaScriptbased solutions.
Stay uptodate 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 the contract period.
Required Qualifications:
Proven experience as a JavaScript Developer with a strong portfolio of web application development projects.
Solid understanding of core JavaScript concepts and modern ECMAScript standards.
Experience with one or more modern JavaScript frontend frameworks or libraries (e.g. React Angular etc.).
Proficiency in HTML5 and CSS3.
Experience with asynchronous programming and working with APIs (RESTful etc.).
Familiarity with version control systems preferably Git.
Strong problemsolving and analytical skills.
Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
Ability to work independently and manage tasks effectively as a contractor.
A proactive and detailoriented approach to work.
Desired Qualifications (Beneficial):
Experience with backend JavaScript frameworks and runtimes (e.g. 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.
Familiarity with ColdFusion or a willingness to learn about the existing applications.
Education and Experience:
Minimum of 35 years of professional JavaScript development experience.
Position is 100% remote.
Proven experience as a JavaScript Developer with a strong portfolio of web application development projects. Solid understanding of core JavaScript concepts and modern ECMAScript standards. Experience with one or more modern JavaScript front-end frameworks or libraries (e.g., React, Angular, , etc.). Proficiency in HTML5 and CSS3. Experience with asynchronous programming and working with APIs (RESTful, etc.). 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. A proactive and detail-oriented approach to work. Desired Qualifications (Beneficial): Experience with back-end JavaScript frameworks and runtimes (e.g., , 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. Familiarity with ColdFusion or a willingness to learn about the existing applications.
Education
Bachelors