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.