Jr. Developer (Javascript, SQL, CSS)

Motion Recruitment; Village of Westbury (NY); On-site; USD 48,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Pension eligibility through conversion

Long-term employment stability

Onsite contract with benefits

Job summary

Motion Recruitment is seeking a Junior JavaScript Developer for an onsite, long-term contract with an education/public sector client. Ideal for recent CS graduates or developers with a portfolio. The role emphasizes building and maintaining web apps and collaborating with teams to deliver reliable software.

You will work with JavaScript, HTML, CSS, databases, and data-related tasks, applying core programming concepts. Onsite schedule and benefits support career stability and growth.

Qualifications

• Option 1: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field; recent graduates encouraged to apply.
• Option 2: At least 1 year of professional development with a portfolio demonstrating JavaScript, SQL, HTML and CSS.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain web applications using JavaScript, HTML, and CSS.
• Work with databases and assist with data-related development tasks.
• Apply fundamental programming concepts and data structures.
• Support application enhancements, testing, and troubleshooting.
• Collaborate with technical and business teams on project initiatives.

Skills

JavaScript

HTML

CSS

SQL

Excel

Problem-solving

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS or related field

1 year of professional development with portfolio

Job description

Junior JavaScript Developer (Onsite)

Looking to launch your software development career? Our client, a respected educational/public sector organization, is seeking a Junior JavaScript Developer for a long-term onsite contract opportunity with excellent benefits, and long-term career stability.

This is an excellent opportunity for recent Computer Science graduates or aspiring developers with hands-on experience and a portfolio of programming projects.

What You'll Do

• Develop and maintain web applications using JavaScript, HTML, and CSS
• Work with databases and assist with data-related development tasks
• Apply fundamental programming concepts and data structures
• Support application enhancements, testing, and troubleshooting
• Collaborate with technical and business teams on project initiatives

Required Skills

• JavaScript, HTML, and CSS
• Basic knowledge of database design and theory (SQL experience preferred)
• Understanding of fundamental data structures
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel
• Strong problem-solving and communication skills

Qualifications

Option 1: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field (recent graduates encouraged to apply)

Option 2: Minimum 1 year of professional development experience with a portfolio (please provide GitHub link on resume) demonstrating JavaScript, SQL, HTML, and CSS projects. Candidates without a degree will be asked to showcase and discuss their work.

Position Details

• Location: Westbury, NY (100% Onsite)
• Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:30 AM-4:00 PM (35 hours/week)
• Compensation: $35-$39/hour (W2) depending on level of experience
• Benefits:
  • 10 days PTO plus holidays and sick time
  • Health benefits
  • 401(k)
  • Opportunity for long-term employment, excellent benefits, and pension eligibility through potential conversion