Job Description

Title: Full-Stack JavaScript Developer
Location: Remote (7am - 4pm Pacific Time, M-F)
Job Type: 1-year contract (potential for extension)

Job Overview:
Our client is seeking a skilled Full-Stack JavaScript Developer to join their IT team. This role offers the opportunity to work remotely while contributing to critical application development projects. The developer will work closely with the our client's learning system management team to support both front-end and back-end development tasks, focusing on both proprietary and commercial systems.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design and develop application modules, breaking down large, monolithic applications into smaller, modular components.
• Create and integrate automated testing scripts to enhance application reliability, and understand existing scripts to build on them.
• Work with source code repositories and adapt to existing frameworks to establish new development standards.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to implement solutions, including cloud-based integrations.
• Perform updates based on security vulnerabilities and business needs.
• Maintain comprehensive documentation for systems, architectures, and build processes.
• Assist in project management activities as needed.

Required Skills and Qualifications:

• JavaScript Expertise: Proficient in JavaScript, with 5+ years experience working with JavaScript and front-end frameworks (Vue.js preferred, but React or Angular also acceptable).
• Core Python Knowledge: Utilize core Python knowledge to develop and maintain the integration layer, including modeling objects and making database calls to support data workflows and system connections.
• SQL Proficiency: Intermediate to advanced SQL skills for database interactions and queries.
• Cloud Experience: Knowledge of cloud environments, especially AWS (Azure experience is also a plus). Familiarity with connecting local instances to cloud environments.
• Front-End/Back-End Split: Strong full-stack development skills; the role requires both back-end tasks (e.g., API integrations) and front-end work (UI design and development).
• Automation Testing: Experience with automation testing and an understanding of modularizing test scripts.
• Proficiency in Operating Systems: Familiarity with both Linux and Windows operating systems.
• IDE and Source Control Knowledge: Experience using IDEs like IntelliJ IDEA, PgAdmin, SQL Server Management Studio, and versioning tools (e.g., Git/Subversion).
• Trouble Ticket Reporting: Experience with issue-tracking systems, such as JIRA or IssueTrak.
• Project Tools: Experience with JIRA or similar issue-tracking systems.
• Strong Communication Skills: Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
• Bachelor's Degree: Degree in Computer Science or equivalent experience.

Preferred Experience:

• 2+ years of experience with Python programming and JavaScript development.
• Familiarity with modern development frameworks and libraries (HTML, CSS, JSON).
• Proficiency in Linux and Microsoft operating systems.
• Strong understanding of Object-Oriented Programming, algorithms, and design principles.
• Proficiency in server-side web development technologies.
• Familiarity with libraries like Bootstrap or similar UI frameworks.

Work Environment:

• This is a remote position open to residents of the United States or Canada (U.S./Canadian citizens or U.S. permanent residents only).
• Regular collaboration with team members and attendance at weekly meetings.
• Reports to the Applications Development Manager and interacts frequently with QA and IT management teams.

This role offers a unique opportunity for a mid-level developer to make a meaningful impact in a dynamic, flexible environment while working with an experienced and collaborative team.

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