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.

Required Skills : Javascript