Contract Freelance Web Developer

POSITION OVERVIEW

We are seeking a skilled and experienced Contract/Freelance Web Developer for a project-based contract to build/enhance our website. This role requires a highly independent developer with expert proficiency in React and substantial experience integrating front-end systems with Contentful CMS.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND KEY RESPONSIBILITIES · Front-End Development: Architect and build responsive, high-performance, and scalable user interfaces using modern React best practices. · Conentful Integration: Seamlessly integrate front-end components with content models retrieved from Contentful using their APIs (preferably GraphQL). · Technical Implementation: Accurately translate design mockups (e.g., Figma) into working, pixel-perfect React components and layouts. · Code Quality: Maintain clean, well-documented, and reusable code, utilizing TypeScript (preferred) and writing appropriate unit/integration tests. · Collaboration: Work closely with the [Designer/Project Manager/Marketing Team] to ensure technical execution aligns with project goals and timelines. · Maintenance & Troubleshooting: Identify, diagnose, and resolve technical issues, performance bottlenecks, and bugs efficiently. QUALIFICATIONS · Experience: 5+ years of professional web development experience. · Core Languages: Expert proficiency in modern JavaScript (ES6+), HTML5, and CSS3. · React: Deep experience with React.js (Hooks, functional components, state management). · Contentful: Proven, hands-on experience consuming Contentful content via APIs (must have strong GraphQL experience). · CMS Knowledge: Understanding of Contentful content modeling, webhooks, and best practices for structured content delivery. · Styling: Proficiency in modern styling solutions (e.g., CSS Modules, Styled Components, or Tailwind CSS). · Tools: Strong command of Git for version control and collaborative development workflows. · Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills and a proven ability to work independently. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS · Experience with server-side React frameworks like Next.js or static site generators like Gatsby.js. · Experience with TypeScript. · Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and deployment processes.