ColdFusion Developer

Resource 1 is seeking a mid- to senior-level ColdFusion Developer to support and maintain a complex, legacy application environment. This is primarily a support and maintenance role with some minor development, debugging, and enhancement work. The position is remote, but candidates in the Chicagoland area are preferred. This is a 3-month contract to start, with a high likelihood of extension based on performance and business needs.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide ongoing support and maintenance for legacy ColdFusion applications.
• Troubleshoot, debug, and resolve issues across multiple interdependent applications.
• Assist in minor application enhancements, patches, and security updates.
• Support integrations with other internal systems and maintain existing API connections (RESTful services).
• Collaborate with other developers and stakeholders to ensure continuity of operations.
• Document processes, application workflows, and system configurations for knowledge transfer.
• Contribute to future system transformations, including potential migrations or rewrites, when applicable.

Technical Requirements

• ColdFusion: Proven experience with Adobe ColdFusion (2020 or later preferred, but experience within the last 5–7 years is acceptable).
• Database: SQL Server (versions 2022/2025) including writing queries, debugging, and maintaining data integrity.
• Web Development: HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and general front-end troubleshooting.
• APIs: Experience with RESTful web services and integrations.
• Ability to work independently and understand best practices in coding, security, and application support.

Preferred Skills

• Additional Languages: PHP, Java, or other modern programming languages for potential future application migration.
• Experience working in a complex, multi-application environment.
• Knowledge of application frameworks and system modernization is a plus.

Qualifications

• 5–10+ years of enterprise-level development experience.
• Strong problem-solving, troubleshooting, and analytical skills.
• Ability to quickly understand complex legacy systems and provide practical solutions.
• Strong communication skills to interact effectively with other developers and stakeholders.

Medical insurance and a 401(k) plan is offered to all eligible W2 employees.