JavaScript Developer

JavaScript Developer

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 the contract period.

Qualifications

Required:

• 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, Vue.js, 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 (Beneficial):

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

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

Position is 100% remote.