Web Application Developer

Job Title: Web Application Developer

Location: Topeka, Kansas

Experience: 12 Years

Employment Type: Contract

Interview Type: In-Person or Webcam

Job Description

We are looking for a seasoned Web Application Developer with extensive hands-on experience building, improving, and supporting modern web applications. This role requires someone who can work independently, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and deliver high-quality, secure, and scalable solutions. You will be responsible for guiding development efforts, providing technical leadership, and ensuring best practices across the application lifecycle.

This position involves end-to-end development, including architecture, coding, testing, performance optimization, and ongoing enhancements. The ideal candidate is highly skilled, detail-oriented, and comfortable working in a fast-paced environment with minimal oversight.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain robust, scalable web applications.
• Work closely with business teams to understand requirements and translate them into technical solutions.
• Lead technical discussions and provide architectural direction for new and existing systems.
• Write clean, maintainable, and well-documented code following industry best practices.
• Implement integrations with APIs, databases, and third-party services.
• Conduct code reviews and provide mentorship to junior developers.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues across the application stack.
• Optimize application performance, security, and reliability.
• Support deployment processes, CI/CD pipelines, and production operations.
• Collaborate with QA teams to ensure high-quality testing and delivery.
  
  

Required Skills And Qualifications

• 12 years of professional experience in web application development.
• Strong proficiency in front-end technologies such as HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, and modern frameworks (React, Angular, or Vue).
• Advanced skills in back-end development using languages such as Java, .NET, Node.js, Python, or similar.
• Solid experience working with RESTful APIs, microservices, and integration patterns.
• Strong understanding of relational and NoSQL databases (SQL Server, MySQL, PostgreSQL, MongoDB).
• Hands-on experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud).
• Knowledge of CI/CD tools, version control systems (Git), and automated build pipelines.
• Familiarity with security best practices, authentication, authorization, and data protection.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to diagnose and resolve technical issues.
• Strong communication and documentation skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaborate in a team environment.