Frontend Developer XML/Typescript- Freelance

GCS; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Part time

Job summary

A company in the technology sector is searching for a Freelance Frontend Developer to maintain web platforms and support content management. Candidates should possess experience in HTML5/CSS3, JavaScript, and basic XML processing. This is a remote position requiring flexibility, ideal for developers looking for supplemental income in a less stressful environment.

Qualifications

• Relevant experience with HTML5/CSS3 and JavaScript required.
• Basic XML processing understanding necessary.
• Experience with version control systems like Git is essential.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the maintenance of the current Web UI (Ember-based).
• Support editorial team with content management.
• Help with basic backend API tasks under supervision.
• Provide assistance with DevOps tasks if needed.

Skills

Basic understanding of XML processing and structure

Proficiency in HTML5/CSS3 and JavaScript

Ability to read and debug code

Comfortable working with version control (Git)

Strong self-learning ability through documentation

Tools

React

Ember.js

TypeScript

Python

AWS basics

API development

Job description

Role-Freelance Frontend Developer

Days: 5 days a month

Type: Remote

The Role

This position involves providing technical support across multiple areas of our Web platform, including UI maintenance, content management, and basic infrastructure tasks.

The role consists of:

• Paid onboarding: Initial hours to familiarize yourself with our technology stack, documentation, codebase, and processes
• Ad-hoc hourly work: Support, bug fixing, feature development, triaging, and emergency assistance as needed

The successful candidate will be especially useful to the editorial team in advising on XML-related issues and tasks.

Who This Role Suits

• Developers with some practical experience seeking flexible, occasional work
• Those looking for supplementary income in a low-stress environment
• People interested in digital humanities/academic technology
• Developers who enjoy working across varied technical areas
• Those comfortable with both maintaining legacy systems and contributing to new development
• Freelancers who can respond to requests within a reasonable timeframe

Responsibilities

• Assist with maintenance of our current Web UI (Ember-based) and contribute to the new NextJS React frontend as directed
• Support the editorial team with content management and XML triage tasks
• Help with basic backend API tasks under supervision
• Provide assistance with infrastructure and DevOps tasks as needed

Technical Requirements

Required:

• Basic understanding of XML processing and structure
• Proficiency in HTML5/CSS3 and JavaScript
• Ability to read and debug code
• Comfortable working with version control (Git)
• Strong self-learning ability through documentation

Preferred (experience with or willingness to learn):

• React and/or Ember.js
• TypeScript
• Python
• XSLT
• Cloud infrastructure (AWS) basics
• API development basics

GCS is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.