**Position Overview**:
**Key Responsibilities**:
- Optimize and refactor legacy codebases for improved reliability, efficiency, and scalability.
- Develop and deploy Progressive Web Applications and cross-platform web apps.
- Implement and uphold best-practice security protocols, including data sanitization, secure session handling, and encrypted storage.
- Collaborate with UI/UX designers, project managers, and QA testers to deliver high-quality products on schedule.
- Reverse engineer issues and bugs with an analytical approach to quickly identify root causes and propose robust solutions.
- Contribute to architectural decisions and technical planning.
- Maintain clear and concise documentation and ensure code quality through code reviews and adherence to standards.
**Required Qualifications**:
- 3-5 years of full stack development experience.
- Expert-level proficiency in: JavaScript, PHP, HTML5, CSS3, SQL (primarily MySQL)
- Proficient with: Vue.js, CakePHP, PWA development
- Experience with AppSmith, FileMaker, or similar low-code/rapid development tools.
- Strong problem-solving skills, especially in debugging, code refactoring, and reverse engineering legacy code.
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field — or equivalent practical experience.
- Excellent communication skills in spoken and written English.
- Ability to write and maintain clear technical documentation.
- Must be able to submit a resume in English.
**Preferred Qualifications**:
- Familiarity with Docker, CI/CD pipelines, and version control systems (especially Git).
- Experience with RESTful API development and third-party API integration.
- Familiarity with performance optimization techniques (caching, indexing, lazy loading, etc.).
- Experience working in Agile/Scrum environments.
**Details**:
- Must be willing to work US hours. This position requires flexibility in working hours, covering shifts from 9:00 AM PST to 5:00 PM PST, based on business needs.
- This position will be a full time Independent Contractor role
- Pay: $13.00-$17.00 USD/hr depending on experience
If you meet the above qualifications, we encourage you to apply. Please submit your resume in English, along with any relevant portfolio or project examples, for our review.