1871 is hiring a
Web Developer

Summary

The Contract JavaScript Web Developer is responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining web applications using JavaScript, HTML, CSS, and modern frameworks and libraries. They collaborate with designers to create responsive, interactive web applications and optimize them for speed and scalability. The ideal candidate has strong proficiency in JavaScript, experience with RESTful APIs and AJAX, and knowledge of version control systems.

Requirements

• Proven experience as a JavaScript Web Developer or similar role
• Strong proficiency in JavaScript, including DOM manipulation and the JavaScript object model
• Experience with modern JavaScript frameworks and libraries (e.g., React, Angular, Vue.js)
• Solid understanding of HTML5, CSS3, and responsive design principles
• Familiarity with RESTful APIs and AJAX
• Knowledge of version control systems, such as Git

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain web applications using JavaScript, HTML, and CSS
• Collaborate with designers to translate UI/UX designs into responsive, interactive web applications
• Optimize applications for maximum speed and scalability
• Write clean, maintainable, and efficient code
• Debug and troubleshoot issues in existing applications
• Stay up-to-date with emerging trends and technologies in web development
• Participate in code reviews and contribute to team knowledge sharing

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with TypeScript
• Familiarity with front-end build tools and package managers (e.g., Webpack, NPM/Yarn)
• Understanding of front-end performance optimization techniques
• Experience with server-side JavaScript (e.g., Node.js)
• Knowledge of testing frameworks and tools (e.g., Jest, Mocha)