JavaScript Developer - Backend & API (Contract)

SGF Global Inc; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 83,000 - 124,000; Part time

Job summary

SGF Global is seeking a JavaScript Developer Contractor in Louisville, KY to contribute to web applications, building and maintaining front-end and back-end components with JavaScript and Node.js, and collaborating with designers and developers to enhance user interfaces. The role emphasizes RESTful APIs, Express, testing, debugging, and code reviews, with a focus on performance and quality.

Ideal candidates have 3–5 years in Node.js, API design, and strong database skills; healthcare experience

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of Node.js experience.
• 3–5 years API development experience.
• 3–5 years JavaScript experience.
• 4+ years Node.js and Express experience.
• Strong RESTful API design and JSON schema validation.
• Strong DB design, indexing and query optimization.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain front-end and back-end components of web applications using JavaScript.
• Collaborate with designers and other developers to implement user interfaces and improve user experience.
• Conduct testing and debugging to ensure functionality and performance of web applications.
• Participate in code reviews to provide constructive feedback.
• Stay updated with latest JavaScript frameworks and libraries to implement improvements.

Skills

Node.js

API

JavaScript

Express

REST API

Database design

Tools

Express

Job description

SGF Global is seeking a JavaScript Developer Contractor in Louisville, KY to contribute to web applications, building and maintaining front-end and back-end components with JavaScript and Node.js, and collaborating with designers and developers to enhance user interfaces. The role emphasizes RESTful APIs, Express, testing, debugging, and code reviews, with a focus on performance and quality.

Ideal candidates have 3–5 years in Node.js, API design, and strong database skills; healthcare experience