Full Stack Web Developer (Remote)

About us:

We are an international company with offices in the UK, Portugal and the US. The Virtual Forge works with organisations to create digital and technology platforms to drive transformation, develop capabilities and deliver digital and transactional experiences that build a business around the world.

We are looking for a full-stack developer to work with us and one of our prestigious global clients as a contractor on an exciting new venture.

Role Overview:

We are looking for a qualified Full Stack Developer to join our amazing team. You should have a strong background on BackEnd & FrontEnd technologies, have good frontend skills (javascript and CSS based. We prefer REACT , but are open to alternative / additional frameworks)), have excellent backend knowledge ideally of .NET / SQL SERVER but we are willing to consider someone with proficiency in NODEJS/ MYSQL.

We are open to the specific technologies and the stack definition will be done between you and one of our solution architects, what is key for us is the ability to micro-manage your own time and cover both back end and front end work. However, you should also be a team player and willing to work with other developers on either the back / front end.

The project itself requires a high level of adaptability but offers an exciting and dynamic challenge for a huge client.

Technological Skills:

• Backend development (min. 3 years) ( some combination of the below to allow independent creation maintenance and structuring of the backend in line with our architectural principles)

• Node.JS

• .NET

• Web API

• WCF

• C#

• Entity Framework
• Microsoft SQL Server or MySQL

• FrontEnd development (min. 3 years)

• React

• Redux

• JavaScript

• HTML

• CSS
• SCRUM development process

• Integration with third-party APIs

Skills:

• Excellent analytical and multitasking skills;

• Excellent problem-solving ability;

• Familiarity with Photoshop a benefit;

Desired experience:

We are an AWS partner and this project will be housed in AWS or Azure, whilst not required, an understanding of any of the following AWS services would be desirable: AWS Aurora, CloudFront, s3, cloud trail, Cognito.

What you will do:

• Work with nearshore and remote teams

• Be a team player, to take part in team standups and code reviews, to give and receive feedback

• Accurately estimate task times

• Report to the project manager in a concise and clear fashion

• Micromanage your own time and plan tasks with the team

• Discuss and work with the solution architects and product owners to define the product

• Deliver deliver deliver

Job Type: Contract

Experience:

• JavaScript Backend Development: 3 years (Preferred)
• JavaScript Frontend Development: 3 years (Preferred)

Work authorization:

• United States (Preferred)

Application Question:

• What is your daily rate?

Contract Length:

• 2 months or less
• 3 - 4 months

Work Location:

• One location
• Fully Remote