Overview
Hybrid
$60
Contract - W2
Contract - Independent
Job Details
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We’re looking for a Software Developer to help build and maintain a Node.js-based web application that serves as a core data source for business-critical functions. You’ll work across both backend and frontend web development, creating reliable services and responsive user experiences.
This is a contract to hire opportunity that offers a hybrid work schedule and is located in the Columbus, OH area.
During development downtime, you’ll also contribute to data engineering tasks — building data pipelines, integrations, and internal automation tools.
This role is ideal for someone who enjoys full-stack web development, values clean and maintainable systems, and is comfortable collaborating directly with stakeholders to shape software solutions. You should also be comfortable working in a startup environment, where priorities evolve, ownership is shared, and rapid problem-solving is part of daily work.
Responsibilities
Required Qualifications
Nice-to-Have Skills
We’re looking for a Software Developer to help build and maintain a Node.js-based web application that serves as a core data source for business-critical functions. You’ll work across both backend and frontend web development, creating reliable services and responsive user experiences.
This is a contract to hire opportunity that offers a hybrid work schedule and is located in the Columbus, OH area.
During development downtime, you’ll also contribute to data engineering tasks — building data pipelines, integrations, and internal automation tools.
This role is ideal for someone who enjoys full-stack web development, values clean and maintainable systems, and is comfortable collaborating directly with stakeholders to shape software solutions. You should also be comfortable working in a startup environment, where priorities evolve, ownership is shared, and rapid problem-solving is part of daily work.
Responsibilities
- Design, build, and maintain backend services for a Node.js web application
- Develop and maintain frontend web interfaces
- Implement low-latency AJAX and asynchronous client-server workflows
- Design and work with databases, schemas, and queries
- Work with SQL Server, Oracle SQL, and Cosmos DB (NoSQL) data systems
- Build and maintain data pipelines, integrations, RPA bots, and internal data tools
- Automate data processing and reporting tasks
- Write clean, testable, well-documented code
- Participate in project planning, task estimation, and progress tracking
- Consult with users and stakeholders to gather requirements and refine features
- Troubleshoot and support production systems
- Adapt to shifting priorities and contribute where needed in a growing startup environment
Required Qualifications
- Strong experience with Node.js, Express, and JavaScript
- Ability to write, maintain, and debug vanilla JavaScript without the use of frameworks or libraries
- Experience building and consuming backend web services and APIs
- Experience with frontend web development using HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and Bootstrap (preferably Bootstrap 5)
- Familiarity building and optimizing low-latency AJAX and asynchronous workflows
- Experience working with relational and NoSQL databases
- Comfortable using Git-based version control and CI/CD pipelines (preferably Azure DevOps)
- Ability to communicate with non-technical users to gather requirements
- Comfortable working in a fast-moving, evolving startup environment
Nice-to-Have Skills
- Familiarity with cloud platforms (preferably Azure)
- Familiarity with cloud-based microservices
- Experience building internal tools or automation scripts
- Experience with data engineering or ETL pipelines
- Exposure to analytics or reporting systems
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