Senior JavaScript Developer / Engineer

Our client is seeking an experienced Senior JavaScript Developer to join their Digital Technology team within a large, enterprise-scale organization. This role is responsible for the development, enhancement, and support of several enterprise JS applications deployed across our plant and transportations networks. The applications currently run on iPads and iPhones and are both critical to daily operations.

This position requires a developer who takes holistic ownership of application needs someone who makes it their responsibility to understand the broader system, business workflows, and operational impact of application and process changes. The ideal candidate is proactive, accountable, and comfortable driving solutions from concept through production in an Agile environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, enhance, and support the features across mission critical- warehouse and transportation management applications which are heavily leveraged by our field resources
• Take end-to-end- ownership of assigned application areas, including design, development, testing, deployment, and, when required, production support
• Proactively identify system improvements, technical debt, and operational risks rather than working solely from a ticket backlog
• Collaborate with product owners, business analysts, UX designers, and other engineers to translate business needs into scalable technical solutions
• Ensure the application performs reliably on iPad/iPhone devices in plant, warehouse, and delivery environments
• Participate actively in Agile ceremonies, including sprint planning, daily stand-ups, reviews, and retrospectives
• Provide mentoring and technical leadership to other developers and contribute to coding standards and architectural decisions
• Troubleshoot and resolve production issues, ensuring minimal disruption to plant and transportation operations
• Ensure solutions align with enterprise security, scalability, and operational standards

Required Qualifications:

• Strong hands-on- experience with front end frameworks; Nuxt, Vue, Svelte, etc.
• Working familiarity with Docker, Git, and AWS in an enterprise application environment
• Prior experience leveraging Firestore or other real time databases.
• Proven experience developing and supporting production-grade, enterprise applications
• Prior experience working in an Agile/Scrum environment
• Demonstrated ability to work independently while collaborating effectively within a cross functional- team
• Strong sense of ownership, accountability, and problem-solving- capability
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to engage both technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Experience leveraging testing tools such as Vitest, Playwright, and Jest for application testing
• Proficient with AI-assisted development tools for code generation and analysis, with strong emphasis on human review, validation, and technical ownership

Preferred Qualifications:

• Prior practical experience with the Vue.js and Nuxt frameworks
• Experience developing hybrid applications (e.g. Capacitor) for tablet or mobile (iPad/iOS) environments
• Experience working in large, distributed enterprise environments
• Exposure to CI/CD pipelines and cloud-based- deployment models
• Experience with Angular a plus (primary framework is Nuxt)

Salary/Rate: $55-$70/HR (depends on experience level). This is a contract position with candidates expected to work 40 hours/ week.

About The Company

Peterson Technology Partners (PTP) is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating a transparent, inclusive, and human-centered hiring experience.

For more than 28 years, PTP has operated as one of the top IT staffing and recruiting firms in the USA built on trust, long-term partnerships, and technical excellence.

Based in the Chicago suburb of Park Ridge, IL, our team of more than 500 employees and consultants is dedicated to:

Helping every client make the best hiring decisions possible

Matching professionals with the right IT jobs and career opportunities

As part of that commitment, we believe in providing clear information about how our hiring technologies work and how your data is used. The following section outlines our AI-assisted interview process and your rights as a candidate.

AI-Assisted Interview Experience (Pete & Gabi Rebecca)

To provide a consistent, fair, and flexible experience for all candidates, we use AI-assisted tools to support parts of the interview process. This includes our proprietary AI platform Pete & Gabi, which includes AI recruiter Rebecca.

These AI hiring tools help us:

• Transcribe interviews
• Summarize candidate responses
• Generate job-related insights
• Streamline communication and scheduling

Please note that:

The AI does NOT make hiring decisions; all decisions are made by our human recruiters, hiring managers, or client partners.

The AI does not evaluate facial expressions, emotions, or physical traits; it is used only to support fairness, consistency, and efficiency.

If you prefer a non-AI interview format, we will gladly provide an alternative.

Technical or Case Interviews (Role-Dependent):

When applying for certain tech jobs, you may participate in:

• A technical interview
• A coding challenge
• A case study
• A client-specific assessment

We will always explain what to expect in advance so you can prepare with confidence.

Human Review & Selection:

Every candidate's profile including interviews, conversations, and assessments is reviewed by experienced recruiters and hiring leaders.

AI insights may assist with organization and evaluation, but final decisions are always human-driven.

Your Rights as a Candidate:

At PTP, every candidate has the right to:

Request a non-AI interview path

Ask how your data is being used

Request access to transcripts or interview recordings

Request deletion of your AI-recorded interview

Receive clear, timely communication

Our goal is to ensure you feel respected, informed, and supported throughout your experience.

Our Commitment:

For more than 28 years, PTP has focused on putting people first candidates, consultants, employees, and clients.

We're committed to a hiring process that is:

• Transparent
• Compliant
• Equitable
• Powered by innovative technology that enhances not replaces human judgment

Welcome to the future of hiring at Peterson Technology Partners.

We're excited to learn more about you.

Equal Employment Opportunity:

Peterson Technology Partners is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.