Frontend Developer, Mid-Level: Build APIs & Observability

Merck; Gulfport (MS); On-site; USD 70,000 - 101,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits plan

Mentorship

Flexible location in Gulfport, MS

Job summary

Merck is seeking a freelance Frontend Developer in Gulfport, MS. The role focuses on reliable, scalable frontend solutions with a strong emphasis on TypeScript and API work.

You will translate metrics into actionable dashboards, document architecture decisions, and improve observability and test automation to increase release confidence. On-site work in Gulfport is expected with a competitive compensation package.

Qualifications

• 4 years experience in frontend development, with focus on reliability.
• Ability to prioritize under pressure and make pragmatic trade-offs.
• Willingness to relocate to Gulfport, MS or work on-site.

Responsibilities

• Translate microservices metrics into a single executive dashboard.
• Document decisions, architecture, and APIs for the org.
• Stand up observability to detect failures before customers see them.
• Prototype proof-of-concept solutions for emerging tech needs.
• Develop and maintain RESTful APIs powering Merck products.
• Own the TypeScript subsystem relied on by teams.
• Improve test automation to boost release confidence.

Skills

Prioritization

Humility

Data-driven decision making

Tools

TypeScript

RESTful APIs

Observability tooling

Job description

Merck is seeking a freelance Frontend Developer in Gulfport, MS. The role focuses on reliable, scalable frontend solutions with a strong emphasis on TypeScript and API work.

You will translate metrics into actionable dashboards, document architecture decisions, and improve observability and test automation to increase release confidence. On-site work in Gulfport is expected with a competitive compensation package.